SPARK FOUNDRY is a thriving global media network and part of Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

At SPARK FOUNDRY we harness a startup spirit with a powerhouse soul, melding an entrepreneurial, innovative business approach with the full resources, capabilities and clout of Publicis Media. And, like the best foundries where raw materials are heated and forged into something even more useful and beautiful, SPARK FOUNDRY will bring a kinetic balance of heat, passion and creativity.

We operate in an industry where we sell dreams and visions.

And when we talk about what we offer, everyone talks big picture.

But when you listen to the words that make up that big picture they are largely the same.  The words don’t paint Cezanne’s or Picasso’s or Banksy’s, each with a different view of the world and statement to make.

They are in fact just ‘join the dots’ pictures.

The dots that are a blend of data, tech and creativity, that people have loosely grouped together under the banner of ‘innovation’.  Everything is getting a bit vanilla.

But everyone seems to have forgotten what innovation is.  At Cannes last year the focus and talk about innovation was all on products and all on machines.

But innovation isn’t technology. 

It isn’t that shiny new thing…….although it might be.

But only if that technology or shiny new thing results in a change in human behaviour for the better because it is solving a problem.  That is true innovation.

So, at SPARK FOUNDRY we will create and work with the right data & technology, if - and only if - it empowers and enables the amazing human potential we collectively have to overcome our clients’ problems. Because our people are our innovation tool and tech.  Our people are our key Intellectual Property - they are the SPARK.

Because it is ideas and possibilities that capture imagination, change behaviour and overcome problems.  Technology can help us with the telling but it won’t create the story.

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

Recent new business wins include: Lenovo globally and Monzo in the UK.

SPARK FOUNDRY holds the IPA Platinum CIPD Award for outstanding Learning and Development, reflective of the fact that the agency has achieved IPA Gold Accreditation for the last four years. We pride ourselves on having an industry leading Learning and Development programme where every single member of staff has access to a personal business development plan, with almost 100 training initiatives available. 

We have also been recognised by Mumsnet as being a family friendly company, receiving Gold Accreditation for the last three years, for the support we provide for our parents and families. We are the only media agency to obtain this award.

Our Culture

We believe that the best work happens when we are truly ourselves

We all need to bring more of ourselves to work. We live and work in one of the most diverse and eclectic places in the world. Be yourself. Use your passions, skills and talents from outside work wherever you can. Be subjective. Use your own beliefs and opinions. Make films. Create art. This is the place where your imagination and reality intersect.

We are open

All of us, from our newest recruit to our longest serving board member are open, transparent and tells it like it is. If you want to find something out, ask someone. Don’t hide your worries, your concerns or your triumphs. We share our successes, we share our failures. It’s all part of ‘us’.

We treat others as we expect to be treated

We are brave and we are kind. When the two collide, we choose kindness. We are proud of our environment and we clean up after ourselves. We always return calls. We are always on time, not five minutes late. We treat people with dignity and respect. Our clients are never ever left waiting. We listen. We are polite and courteous. Never let your team down and never do anything less than your best.

We are all leaders

No-one can have all the answers. A grad may know more about new technology than someone who has been here for ten years. A leader is simply someone who inspires the best possible work to happen – that can come from anywhere.

We help each other

If someone is busy and we’re not, we help them. When someone falls down, we pick them up. We have each other’s backs. All of us are constantly aiming to break new ground - that means we might need to figure things out quickly and sometimes we might run into problems. Either way we all need support from everyone around us. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – and give it unreservedly when someone needs it.

The Team/Department Profile

Spark Foundry’s planning department is the heart of the agency – in terms of its function, its people and its location.  We are diverse in our experience, personalities, nationalities and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. 

Our clients are professional but also creative and fun and this is reflected in the way we work and relate to each other.  We know the way to deliver great work is to work together – and we enjoy it. We are a tight-knit team who socialize together and share in each other’s successes.

The Client

Dixons Carphone

Dixons: £45-60m annual expenditure: it is a fundamental pillar of the Spark Foundry business.

The account presents a fantastic opportunity to test & learn on a variety of different channels as Dixons runs communications across the entire media mix.  In addition, Dixons is the biggest digital spender in the agency and is leading the way on digital planning and the use of programmatic.  

This is an exciting time for the business as we look towards a new year; the client is keen to activate multiple new initiatives with a focus on innovation so we need someone who is strategic and keen to bring ideas to life. The account requires someone enthusiastic, detail orientated and willing to hit the ground running. We have a brilliant relationship with our creative agency so you will be working closely with them on a daily basis to deliver exceptional work for our client. In addition to this, we have an amazing, friendly team who support one another inside and outside of work. 

Core challenges for the team – guiding clients through all of this whilst keeping a strong handle on all of the day to day business of a busy and successful retailer.

Once the successful candidate is settled, there are also opportunities to work and contribute to new business as/when appropriate.

This role will see you cut your teeth on a super busy account and therefore we need someone enthusiastic with great time management. We are looking for someone with a great self-starter attitude who wants to understand and learn how the media planned drives actual sales results in the short, medium and long term. We also want someone inquisitive as to how media can help build brands over time.

The ideal candidate will be analytical and comfortable with numbers, whilst also possessing strong communication skills and confidence delivering ideas in a way that convinces.

You will work within a fully integrated team, acting as the pivotal point of contact to connect your clients with the array of specialist expertise that we have in our business.

You must be organized, on the ball, proactive and ready to adapt to whatever your clients throw at you. You will have a passion for seeing the impact media has on business outcomes and have a genuine entrepreneurial spirit.

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.