Fractional Managing Director

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Fractional Managing Director in Colchester to lead significant growth and transformation. This role involves strategic leadership, operational management, and nurturing client relationships within a fast-paced environment, aiming to drive agency success and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ leadership experience in a creative agency or similar.
• Strong knowledge of the hairdressing industry.
• Empathetic leadership and excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the agency’s vision and strategic direction.
• Manage daily operations and optimize systems for growth.
• Mentor creatives and support team development.

Skills

Leadership

PR knowledge

Team Management

Financial Fluency

Creativity

Job description

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Fractional Managing Director, Colchester

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Remote-first (London availability preferred)

Start Date: July 2025

Contract: Freelance, 1–2 days/week initially, growing to 3–4 days/week in 2026

Rate: £350–£500/day (commensurate with experience)

About KIT Studios: KIT Studios is a purpose-led, culturally fluent agency at the intersection of PR, talent management, and brand storytelling in the global hair industry. We collaborate with visionary hairdressers and culture-shaping brands to craft campaigns, content, and connections that drive relevance and growth. Our team is female-founded, values-driven, and creatively ambitious.

The Role: We’re seeking a Fractional Managing Director to lead KIT Studios through a pivotal phase of growth and transformation. This leadership role requires a blend of sharp commercial acumen and creative sensibility, thriving in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.

You’ll play a key role in refining our strategy, overseeing operations, nurturing team development, and cultivating client relationships, bringing a culturally attuned perspective to our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Agency Leadership: Shape and drive the agency’s vision, strategic direction, and brand positioning. Act as a sparring partner to the founder, offering insights into scaling and innovation.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations, ensure workflow efficiency, and optimize systems for growth.
• Team & Culture Management: Mentor and guide creatives and strategists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Client Oversight & Brand Stewardship: Maintain key client relationships, deliver value, and lead strategic reviews.
• Growth & New Business: Identify new opportunities, support proposals, and lead pitches.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, support forecasting, and ensure financial clarity.
• Cultural & Social-First Thinking: Bring a modern perspective on content, trends, and communication.

You’ll Bring:

• 3–5+ years’ leadership experience in a creative agency, studio, or startup, preferably in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or cultural sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the hairdressing industry and its cultural/media influence.
• Proven ability to lead teams, clients, and strategy with clarity and creativity.
• Empathetic leadership and excellent people management skills.
• Deep understanding of PR, social media, and content ecosystems.
• Financial fluency, including reading P&L statements.
• An entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to leadership.

Why Join Us?

KIT Studios is a cultural platform and creative collective. If purpose-driven work, progressive thinking, and the power of beauty to shape culture excite you, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Join a small, visionary team during an exciting chapter, with opportunities to lead and shape the agency’s future.