Associate Director Automotive Lifestyle (12 months mat cover)

12 months’ freelance maternity cover (July 2019 start)

This is an Associate Director role within a global integrated communications agency. You would be working at European level to centrally develop strategy, campaigns and story content, the team also overseas local market execution across five market teams.  This is the first and only large agency to structure itself around sectors to deliver deep industry knowledge, supported by specialist areas of ideas and strategy, content creation and publishing. Everyone in the agency is expected to constantly evolve, reinvent their skills and set a new standard in the industry for their role.

The team is a 100% dedicated client-service team that operates in the automotive sector; however it has a purely non-automotive remit – focussing 100% on consumer-lifestyle audiences. Its ‘blended’ approach sees the in-house client communications team working side-by-side with agency consultants from a number of group agencies, including the above-the-line agency for truly integrated ideas. 

We are looking for an established Associate Director level candidate with big brand, consumer-lifestyle agency experience, who can lead brand-building communications as well as play a part in leading team operations (which includes overseeing finance, team learning & development). The ideal candidate will have a strong consumer-lifestyle background (experience of automotive is not required) and will be energised and motivated to inspire the team with ground-breaking creativity, and will develop and lead large scale integrated brand campaigns while also being happy to be “hands-on”.

This is a client-centric role, reporting into the sector MD, and would suit someone who is keen to try new approaches, develop new channels and strategies that reach new audiences.  

• WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry

• The chance to gain first-hand experience working on high-profile international brands

• Exposure to globally-recognised clients and campaigns centred upon performance and purpose

• The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team

• Joining one of the world’s most respected, award-winning PR agencies

• Our dedicated training academy which provides a breadth of skills enabling our people to take ownership of their career development and become trusted advisors to their clients

• KEY BENEFITS

• 28 days annual leave

• Bespoke health and wellbeing plan

• Comprehensive health insurance 

• Pension scheme

• Heavily subsidised on-site bar

• Employee discount scheme

• Group life assurance

• Enhanced maternity + paternity pay

• Vouchers + extra day’s holiday for key milestone anniversaries

This is creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. As a company and as co- workers, we are building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.