BUSINESS DIRECTOR

MediaLab Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent media agency as a senior leader, managing client relationships and a team. This role involves overseeing multi-channel campaigns and driving growth for key clients while fostering a collaborative team environment. Enjoy a hybrid work model and numerous perks including health benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

competitive salary

pension

season ticket loans

cycle-to-work scheme

25 days holiday

flexi-hours

private medical insurance

gym discounts

paid charity days

Qualifications

• Extensive multi-channel media planning experience.
• Strong commercial understanding with reporting skills.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage two longstanding clients with ambitious growth goals.
• Oversee complex campaigns across various media channels.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team.

Skills

multi-channel media planning

commercial understanding

relationship building

team leadership

Job description

JOIN OUR JOURNEY

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, Campaign’s 2024 Independent Media Agency of the Year, and we’re celebrating our twentieth year of data-driven success.

We are purpose-led, data-driven, and proudly independent, trusted to deliver success for some of the UK’s most ambitious and complex organisations. Our independence allows us to build strong client relationships based on trust and performance, and it enables us to fully support our people in doing meaningful work.

Medialab holds an IPA Effectiveness accreditation (re-accredited until 2025), is a Campaign Best Place to Work 2024, and an IPA People-First Promise agency. We have won double Gold at the IPA Effectiveness Awards, are among the fastest-growing in Campaign’s Top 20 media rankings, and are a certified Google Premium Partner.

OUR VALUES

• Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Take ownership and be accountable)
• Help People Flourish (Invest in people)
• Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data-driven curiosity)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Working at Medialab offers many perks including a competitive salary, pension, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, weekly social events, and big summer/end-of-year parties. Additionally, we provide:

• Time to Unwind – 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), birthday & mental health day off, flexi-hours, and work abroad scheme.
• Hybrid Working – Balance between home and office with flexible working requests welcomed from start.
• Career Growth – Quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum training, mentoring, and leadership support.
• Health & Wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps, and free professional counselling.
• Supporting Families – Enhanced parental leave and life assurance.
• Giving Back – Paid charity days and sustainability initiatives.
• Perks & Rewards – Retail discounts, long-service trips, and a vibrant team culture.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

This senior role reports to a Client Managing Director and involves line-managing two Account Directors and overseeing a team of eight. Mentoring and developing talent are essential. You will collaborate with specialists across marketing effectiveness, strategy, partnerships, and digital, requiring a strong team-oriented approach.

As a leader, you should have a proven track record of delivering successful client results and managing team P&L through organic growth and new business development.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

You will own two longstanding clients with ambitious growth goals. Managing the full media mix, including Brand TV, DRTV, BVOD, Partnerships, Print, DM, Door Drops, Digital Video, Audio, Digital Display, Paid Social, and PPC, you will develop and oversee complex campaigns. Building and maintaining senior client relationships and creating effective multi-channel media plans are key to success.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Must Have Skills

• Extensive multi-channel media planning experience
• Strong commercial understanding, with reporting and profitability skills
• Adept at building relationships with senior clients and stakeholders
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience working with charity clients
• Experience leading and converting new business pitches
• Strong understanding of measurement, including econometrics