Innovation Strategy Account Manager — Government (Hybrid)

Wpp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Pension / retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media in London seeks an Account Manager (Innovation Strategy) to drive day‑to‑day execution for our UK Government account. You will coordinate with planners, data teams, and partners to move pilots from brief to live campaigns, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with the 10% investment guidelines.

You will support thought leadership logistics, curate case studies, and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments to deliver high‑impact experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, planning or innovation within media or digital agencies.
• Strong organizational skills with track record of managing timelines and delivery.
• Interest in emerging media, digital platforms, and creative technology.
• Experience in daily client servicing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as central coordinator for active innovation projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with specialist hubs to process briefs with audience insights.
• Support inclusive design workflows ensuring accessibility before going live.
• Maintain testing logs, schedules, and performance results for pilots.
• Track budgets, assets, and partner costs to align with guidelines.

Skills

Strategy experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Emerging media

Tools

Teams

Planner

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WPP Media in London seeks an Account Manager (Innovation Strategy) to drive day‑to‑day execution for our UK Government account. You will coordinate with planners, data teams, and partners to move pilots from brief to live campaigns, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with the 10% investment guidelines.

You will support thought leadership logistics, curate case studies, and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments to deliver high‑impact experiences.