Growth Strategy & Media Director

twentysix; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Medical healthcare options

25 days holiday + birthday off

Company pension

EAP program

Ride to work

Family friendly policies

Buddy program

DEPT® culture & benefits

Job summary

DEPT® in London and Manchester seeks a Strategy Director, Media to lead growth strategy for a high‑profile account. You will own the media agenda, coordinate paid, owned and earned media, and guide cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver full‑funnel campaigns.

You balance long‑term vision with hands‑on leadership, partner with senior clients, and shape DEPT's media propositions. The role requires senior stakeholder management and a track record of driving growth in complex agency environments.

Qualifications

• Senior media strategist/director with extensive agency background.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex corporate accounts.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Full‑funnel media experience across digital and traditional channels.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior media lead and growth driver for the client account.
• Steer growth strategy across brand and performance activities.
• Present strategies to senior client management and translate complexity into action.
• Lead large, high-impact campaigns with hands-on direction.
• Collaborate across media, creative, influencer, and tech teams.
• Shape DEPT's media propositions and strategic thought leadership.

Skills

Senior media strategist

Media director-level

Agency experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Job description

DEPT® in London and Manchester seeks a Strategy Director, Media to lead growth strategy for a high‑profile account. You will own the media agenda, coordinate paid, owned and earned media, and guide cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver full‑funnel campaigns.

You balance long‑term vision with hands‑on leadership, partner with senior clients, and shape DEPT's media propositions. The role requires senior stakeholder management and a track record of driving growth in complex agency environments.