DIGITAL DIRECTOR

Goodstuff Communications; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodstuff Communications is seeking a Digital Director to lead multi-channel digital strategies and investment. You will drive excellence in planning, optimise relationships with media owners, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver impactful work for clients.

We value strategic thinking, robust leadership, and the ability to articulate compelling narratives in client meetings. This senior role demands ownership of briefs, budgets, and team development within a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Digital Media, particularly Display and Paid Social.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to present compelling stories to clients and internal teams.
• Experience guiding multi-disciplined teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of digital briefs, translating strategies into plans for best client results.
• Engage with industry developments and media owners to spot opportunities.
• Oversee daily workflow and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of work.
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients.

Skills

Digital Media

Display & Paid Social

Leadership

Presentation skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

IN DETAIL

The Goodstuff Digital Director blends excellence in channel specific planning and investment with strong leadership skills, delivering great work, a happy team and delighted clients. They are responsible for leading responses to investment briefs, utilising their team and resources to deliver inventive and effective solutions. They have a thorough knowledge of investment best practice and provide strong, evidence-led recommendations to the planning team and our clients. They are expected to maintain good media owner relationships and inspire interest and engagement with the agency's clients & campaigns.

If you're a Digital Manager looking to take the next step in your career, or an experienced Director looking for a new opportunity then we'd love to hear from you!

• Lead on a range of digital briefs, translating media strategies into ideas and plans that lead to the very best results for clients
• Engage with industry developments and relevant media owners, identifying new opportunities for clients
• Confidentially interrogate and challenge briefs
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the role Digital plays in our clients' business and in answering the brief
• Demonstrate multi-channel awareness and Digital expertise in client meetings
• Oversee delivery of insightful PCAs
• Confidently lead channel discussions in internal and media owner meetings
• Direct day to day agenda, controlling workflow and deliverables
• Create clarity around team roles and responsibilities, skilfully delegating to ensuring the team are performing the right tasks
• Responsible for the overall quality and delivery of work of direct reports
• Write and deliver integrated and compelling presentations
• Create strong relationships with direct reports, providing regular feedback and effective appraisals and 1:1s
• Understand and support the commercial requirements of the business
• Oversee frictionless financial by instilling best practice across the team
• Get bookings on the system promptly and accurately
• Support direct reports in efficient management of invoicing processes and quick issue resolution
• Ensure accurate and consistent weekly completion of timesheets and those of direct reports

THE REQUIREMENTS

• A thorough knowledge of Digital Media, particularly Display and Paid Social
• A passion for media effectiveness and the creation of ideas
• A positive approach and ability to galvanise, even in challenging situations
• A confident presenter with the ability to tell a compelling story
• Able to build strong relationships and flex communication style
• Personable, passionate and professional
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills
• Creative, analytical and numerical ability
• Organised and meticulous levels of attention to detail
• Ability to think around problems and get to inventive solutions

Made of different stuff

Goodstuffers are a group of individuals made of different stuff. Collectively we shine in support of our mission: to be the World's most inventive media agency. Our invention is born out of divergent thinking in an inclusive environment which comes together to create something truly original and good. Truly Goodstuff. To support this, we have an Equal Opportunities Policy; except we call ours the Do the Right Thing Policy. It's simple. We believe in fairness. That means, first and foremost, we recruit on merit and ability. We treat each other, fairly, with dignity and respect - we give a shit. We create an inclusive environment in which everyone belongs. When we recruit, promote, train, or reward we do that on the basis of aptitude and ability. We help and encourage everyone at Goodstuff to realise their full potential. Any form of discrimination or harassment, less favourable treatment, or victimisation based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.