Agency Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned communications agency in the UK is looking for a strategic self-starter in sales and marketing. This role involves developing the agency's direction, managing finances, and leading a talented team. The position offers hybrid working, a supportive environment, and various performance-related bonuses to foster employee engagement and growth.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related bonus

Yearly tax-free bonuses

Company pension + healthcare

Free parking

Access to a yearly training budget

Early-finish Fridays

Fancy team lunches

Christmas treats

Qualifications

• Proficient at writing engaging emails to clients.
• Experience in agency roles (Account Director, Senior Account Manager, Marketing Manager).
• Attention to detail and good with numbers essential for financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the strategic direction of the agency.
• Manage the lead generation pipeline process.
• Produce and present quarterly financial reports.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Sales

Job description

We’re an employee-owned communications agency that specialises in persuasive and compelling copy that helps our clients get results.

Our work helps brands define their proposition and create Tone of Voice programmes that give them a stronger identity.

We specialise in the Higher Education sector and support a range of B2B companies to engage their clients more effectively.

As well as writing sparkling copy, we also train people to write more creatively, persuasively, and productively through our Sharper Copywriting workshops and taster sessions.

We’re a small, friendly team of self-starters. We work throughout the week in our vibrant Bournemouth office.

Our current situation:

Due to continued growth and a change in ownership, we are now looking for a strategic, ambitious self-starter with a successful career in sales and marketing. The agency is in a fantastic position, this is an incredible opportunity for you to run your own business.

What the job will involve:

In this critical role, you will:

· Work in partnership with the Creative Director to develop and lead the strategic direction of the agency

· Seek out and pursue new business opportunities, occasional travel required

· Manage our lead generation pipeline process

· Support the team when needed, so work is delivered on time and to budget

· Day-to-day financial management, including payroll and invoicing

· Produce and present quarterly financial reports and strategic plans to our Board of Trustees.

Who will excel in this role:

· A people-person with agency experience (account director, senior account manager, marketing manager, recruitment consultant).

· You’ll be confident, outgoing and able to communicate clearly – both face-to-face and on the phone. Proficient at writing engaging emails to clients. Active user of LinkedIn.

· An experienced team leader. You’ll be managing a small, yet exceptional team.

· Attention to detail and good with numbers. Essential for financial planning and budget management.

· Passionate about communications and marketing

What's in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the success of an established but growing agency. We’re employee-owned, so your efforts will have a direct impact on your career. You’ll get out what you put in.

You’ll receive:

· Quarterly performance-related bonus

· Eligibility to receive yearly tax-free bonuses

· Company pension + healthcare

· Free parking

· Access to a yearly training budget

· Hybrid working from central Bournemouth office and home

· Long-term career opportunities

The team’s successes are also rewarded with regular perks such as early-finish Fridays, fancy team lunches and Christmas treats.

Location:

Bournemouth office with some remote working

How to apply:

• Please send a CV and cover letter explaining why this is the job for you to Joanna Crutcher. ([e-mail])

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom