About Us

UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com

Role Description

An exciting opportunity to join the vibrant UM Investment team and play a leading client leadership role on the AMEX and Premier Inn accounts. As AV Director within the UM Investment team you will be responsible for leading a portfolio of clients and all media deliverables.

You will work closely with the Managing Partner for Investment to deliver critical business whilst having autonomy to manage other accounts within the team. You will play a crucial role both in a leadership capacity whilst also ensuring outstanding day to day delivery across all the accounts you work on. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in leading a piece of business and will look to nurture and develop talent within your remit.

Key Responsibilities

Take an active role in the running of a portfolio of agency clients and the media deliverables for those clients, ensuring that commitments are delivered
Lead an account team at UM with responsibility for structure, resource and development
Ensure all operational processes and procedures are followed by your team, from finance to value pot allocation to sending approvals on time
Vendor commitment and deal management across all media channels

Desired Skills & Experience

You have a deep understanding of the media landscape in the UK, including digital
You have strong AV and audio planning skills and possess a current knowledge of industry trends
You have experience of and enjoy inspiring, coaching and guiding teams in the delivery of fantastic work and the transformation of the business
You have extensive media agency experience with AV

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
Free breakfast and free lunch
Early finish Fridays
Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
Retail discounts
Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
Interest free season ticket loan
Paid time off for Volunteering
Group Income Protection
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
Generous Parental Leave & Pay
Independent mortgage advice
Financial education
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

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