BUSINESS DIRECTOR

MediaLab Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking media agency, recognized as the UK's Independent Media Agency of the Year. In this senior role, you'll lead a dynamic team, manage key client relationships, and drive impactful multi-channel media strategies. With a commitment to professional growth and well-being, this agency offers a supportive environment where your contributions can lead to significant client success. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including flexible working options, health and wellness initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're ready to make a difference in the media landscape, this is your chance!

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Charity days

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-channel media planning and client results.
• Experience in managing team P&L and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage two long-standing clients with ambitious growth targets.
• Oversee a team while developing multi-channel media plans.

Skills

Multi-channel media planning

Commercial understanding

Client relationship building

Leadership and team development

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 supports our people in doing meaningful work.

Medialab holds an IPA Effectiveness accreditation 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

Enjoy competitive benefits such as a salary package, pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, social events, and parties. Additional incentives include:

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

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

This senior role reports to a Client Managing Director and involves line-managing two Account Directors and overseeing a wider team of eight. Mentoring and talent development are key, along with collaboration across marketing effectiveness, strategy, partnerships, and digital.

You should have a proven track record of delivering client results and managing team P&L through growth and new business.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

You will own two long-standing clients with ambitious growth targets, managing the full media mix including TV, DRTV, BVOD, Partnerships, Print, DM, Door Drops, Digital Video, Audio, Digital Display, Paid Social, and PPC. Building senior client relationships and developing multi-channel media plans are essential.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Must Have Skills

• Extensive multi-channel media planning experience
• Strong commercial understanding, with reporting and profitability skills
• Ability to build and grow relationships with senior clients and stakeholders
• Proven leadership and team development experience

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with charity clients
• Experience leading and winning new business pitches
• Understanding of measurement and econometrics