Account director Work, Jobs in Knebworth, Hertfordshire (with Salaries)

Account Director
Ogilvy —London
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Strategic Account Director NHS
Creative Car Park Ltd —London
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Organisational skills
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13d
Digital Account Director
Yell Ltd —London
- £51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
7d
PR Senior Account Director
R Agency —London
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Paid Media Account Director
Croud —London
- £53,250 - £63,750 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Life insurance
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4d
Marketing & Communications Director (Public Sector)
CGI —London
- Full-time
- Leadership
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SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Born Social —London
- £63,000 - £68,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Project management
10d
Account Director
Raconteur —London
- £70,000 - £90,000 a year
- Remote
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Account Director - Health
Daniel J. Edelman Holdings —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
13d
Account Director
Billion Dollar Boy —London
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Leadership
14d
Global Account Director
Sovos Compliance —London
- From £250,000 a year
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Programmatic Account Director
Medialab Group —London
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Account Director - Health
Edelman —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
13d
Digital Account Director
Yell —London
- £51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
7d
Account Director
BOLDSCIENCE —London
- Remote
- Management
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Strategic Account Director
Talan —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
14d
Director of Global Partners - UK, Germany, USA
Storyblok —London
- £132,100 - £205,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Strategic Account Director
Decagon —London
- £235,000 - £255,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Life insurance
Account Director
Marketbridge —London
- £51,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Organisational skills
Senior Account Manager/Account Director, Brand & Reputation
MHP Group —London
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Account Director

Ogilvy -
London

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Organisational skills
IT
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Department: Advertising

Location: London

Contact type: 12-Month FTC

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Business Director

The Role:

An Account Director is a leader within the team, responsible for directing larger, more complex projects and ensuring they align with both client objectives and agency goals. You’ll act as a trusted partner to mid-level clients, building relationships based on strategic insight and creative excellence.

With a solid understanding of strategy and how it connects to creative development, you’ll guide teams to deliver impactful work that solves client challenges. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members, setting the standard for collaboration, problem-solving, and accountability.

You’ll need to be a confident and inspiring leader, capable of navigating challenges, anticipating risks, and driving high-quality results.

Candidates will have experience delivering large scale, integrated campaigns, including TV and have previous experience working across retail, food and beverage clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Be the client’s trusted advisor – Build strong partnerships with mid-level clients, acting as a point of escalation and a source of strategic guidance. Know your clients’ businesses, challenges, and expectations inside out, acting as their trusted advisor.
Be the creative problem-solver – Anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions. Push for creative excellence while ensuring projects stay on track.
Be the strategic leader – Lead the development of strategies that connect client objectives with creative solutions. Ensure all work aligns with the client’s broader business goals.
Be a driver of creative excellence - Actively participate in creative reviews, offering thoughtful and well-substantiated insights to challenge and enhance our work. Possess a keen understanding of what resonates with audiences and delivers results, applying this knowledge to ensure all creative aligns with strategic objectives and market effectiveness.
Be commercially focused – Oversee financial management, including fee/scope tracking and profitability. Ensure projects meet financial targets and contribute to the agency’s success.
Be the team guide – Oversee project execution. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work. Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, empowering them and helping them grow and succeed.
Be a role model – Set the standard for collaboration, accountability, and resilience. Inspire teams to deliver their best work, even in high-pressure situations.
Be the connector between strategy & delivery - Drive your projects with confidence, ensuring they deliver on client objectives from strategic development to creative execution and production. Lead strategic discussions, questioning and refining strategies to ensure they are robust and aligned with your clients’ goals.
Be the external face of the agency - Own all client-facing elements, including scopes, presentations, and communications, ensuring alignment with both client and agency goals.
Be the advocate - Advocate for your account’s needs within the agency, ensuring it receives the resources and attention required to succeed

Key Skills:

A strategic mindset, with the ability to connect client objectives to creative solutions and long-term goals.
Strong leadership skills to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and set the standard for excellence.
A creative problem-solver who can anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex projects and ensure smooth delivery across multiple stakeholders.
Confident and persuasive communication skills to present ideas, negotiate effectively, and manage client expectations.
A deep understanding of the creative process and the ability to champion bold, impactful work.
Resilience and adaptability to thrive in high-pressure situations and deliver outstanding results.
A relentless focus on advocating for the client’s needs and ensuring their objectives are prioritised.
A creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.

How we help you Thrive:

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
Bupa Healthcare
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

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