Director, Account Management

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Role Summary and Impact

About WPP 650:

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 youll be part of a supportive collaborative environment that values curiosity kindness and growth. Together we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services influence better decisions and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650 after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country every community every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex the problems worth solving and the learning constant. Youll tackle issues that matter alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. Its demanding but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact the kind you can point to with pride.

As an Account Director (Influencer) you will lead the day-to-day management and strategic development of UK GOV influencer activations account ensuring the delivery of high-quality compliant and impactful creator marketing campaigns. Youll work closely with internal specialist teams external partners and client stakeholders to shape and execute campaigns that meet both communication objectives and the standards expected within a highly regulated this role you will be working as part of Goat WPP Medias influencer solution helping global brands harness the power of social and creator-led content to deliver measurable impact.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded account leader with strong client relationship skills experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and a solid understanding of working within regulated industries.

• Act as the senior point of contact for the UK GOV account building trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Lead the development and delivery of influencer and social campaigns that align with client objectives policy considerations and approval processes.
• Oversee campaign execution from brief through to delivery ensuring work is compliant strategically sound and delivered to a high standard.
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape integrated solutions manage timelines and maintain operational excellence.
• Monitor campaign performance and use insight to inform optimisation reporting and future recommendations.
• Manage and develop junior team members fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Identify opportunities to grow the account through strategic thinking innovation and proactive client counsel.
• Navigate complex approval structures and stakeholder environments with confidence and professionalism.

• 5 years experience in a client-facing role within an advertising media or digital marketing agency.
• Proven experience managing accounts in regulated industries such as government public sector financial services healthcare utilities or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of influencer marketing social media strategy and campaign management.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and navigating complex approval processes.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance client needs compliance and delivery excellence.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with a strong attention to detail.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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