Account DirectorWood Lane, London, W12Company DescriptionPublicis Media is currently leading the field and winning AMAZING clients(have you heard about us winning L’Oréal yet?)—there’s never been a bettertime to join us! Were fuelling business growth by harnessing the modern medialandscape to create personalised consumer connections on a HUGE scale anddoing it to the highest of standards!_Our 2,000 UK experts collaborate with top agencies like Zenith, Starcom, andSpark Foundry (..who are ALL award-winning?). Due to our expert talent andleading resources, we excel in media strategy, analytics, data, technology,and performance marketing. As part of Publicis Groupe, we operate in over 100countries with 23,500+ employees worldwide which also opens the door tophenomenal growth and development opportunities for our talent.__Want to work amongst the best? Then join us and be a part of our successstory, you won’t regret it! ?Job DescriptionDue to growth across Publicis Media, were looking for experienced AccountDirectors and Planning Directors to join our teams across Starcom, SparkFoundry and Zenith UK!We’re in a period of huge growth, so there’s never been a better time to joinus.What will you be doing?In an AccountPlanning Director role across Publicis Media agencies, you willhave responsibility for shaping and driving forward the client and agency’sstrategic visions, ensuring that the day to day is running smoothly, but alsotaking that step up to support your Business Director with additional growth.You will create brand and model strategies specific to your clients andinspire them to be brought to life via a variety of different media platforms.In addition to the above, youll:Build strong, trusted relationships with key clients, ensuring you’re their first port of call for anything and everythingTake the client on a transformation journey to maximize effectiveness through data and innovative media solutionsWere in a real growth phase at the moment, and wed love for you to join uson that journey.QualificationsWhat are we looking for?In order to be successful in this role, you’ll have significant experience ina comms planning role, ideally leading a variety of planning projects (forexample planning of integrated communications across paid, owned, and earnedmedia). In addition to this, we’ll prioritise candidates who have the majorityof the below skills and experience:Experience working directly with clients in an agency environment, with the ability to politely push back where necessaryTight project leadership skills including driving accuracy, organization and collaboration from our teamManaging a small team or individual, ensuring all outputs from them are of a high-quality standardThis role calls for a dynamic and passionate planning mind to be the day-to-day lead on one of our incredible clients, so were ideally looking forsomeone whos had a small amount of experience already at AD level, but willalso consider someone taking a step up.Additional InformationPublicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. Inaddition to the classics,Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical andIncome Protection Planswe also offer;WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.HELP@HAND BENEFITS247 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre._Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!_Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employeesbeing office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fairassessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity,physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect yourassessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discusspossible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing thisinformation will not impact your treatment in our process.*#LI-Hybrid_**