Starcom is a world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences to create value through precision marketing, content and technology solutions. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including in the UK: Samsung, Lidl, Kraft Heinz, P&G, Fiat Chrysler and more.  Starcom is a thriving international media network who is part of the Publicis Media group of companies. We are globally connected with 110 offices in 67 countries.

We are The Human Experience Company and our dream is to grow our clients’ business by transforming behaviour through uplifting, meaningful Human Experiences. We believe experiences matter; they enhance lives and build brands.

We believe that a diverse tribe is a strong tribe, and diversity of our people, and their desire to win as one provide the basis for the brave, creative and challenging work which we produce for our clients every day.

We look for people who are fearless, dynamic, streetwise, human, relentless, transformational and switched on as it helps us deliver our unique approach – moving beyond planning and buying static media to designing dynamic interactions.

If you join us you’ll learn how our people and approach are a winning combination.

If you're looking for plenty of autonomy to lead, this is the role for you. Our Business Directors are at the heart of the agency, influencing and leading our culture, products, and initiatives.

This is a senior role on one of our most exciting clients who are keen to incorporate lots of innovation and data-driven strategies into their media mix with a focus on the UK market.

You will own the client relationship, challenging and proposing new and innovative media solutions. 

You will help define the vision of the account, injecting strategic insights.

You will own the commercial roadmap, developing forecasts and effective measurement tools.

You will run the team to develop award-winning strategies and ideas.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be someone who will make an impact on our business, bringing ideas and a point of view.

We need you to inspire your direct team and the wider planning team/agency, so prior experience of leading a significant piece of client business, and people, is vital.  FMCG experience is desirable but not essential.

You must have brilliant comms planning capabilities and experience with a handle on a range of channels both traditional and digital.

Demonstrable media agency experience at a senior level is also another facet that is crucial in being able to advise our client, you should have experience working with major global brands.

And finally. You will be excited by change and be able to lead others through it, positively and proactively.

Publicis Media is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

We always reply to every application, and do not wait for our advertisements to expire before checking through applications, so please move fast as we anticipate this role could move quickly. 

If successful, a recruiter from our Talent Team will arrange a  screening call with you, to answer any questions you have, before sharing your details with the hiring manager for this role, and progressing through to the interview stage. 

For this role, there are 2 interview stages - we've kept the process as short as possible, as we understand how difficult it can be to attend interviews around work. 

We really look forward to receiving your CV, and getting the ball rolling on your application.