Managing Director, Creative Studio Growth Leader

THG Ingenuity Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

THG Studios, based in Manchester, seeks a commercially focused Managing Director to lead the agency's growth and market position. You will own growth strategy, drive revenue and profit, and nurture senior client relationships.

You will lead the senior team, support major pitches and negotiate partnerships, balancing creativity with strong operational discipline to build a high-performing, value-driven business.

Qualifications

• Growing revenue and profitability across an agency or creative services business.
• Developing and delivering a clear growth strategy with measurable results.
• Winning new clients and expanding existing accounts.
• Building or repositioning an agency proposition for competitive advantage.
• Taking full P&L ownership and making sound commercial decisions.
• Leading senior teams and maintaining key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for THG Studios and lead its growth plan.
• Deliver revenue and profit targets with disciplined pricing and forecasting.
• Lead client leadership, manage pitches, negotiations and partnerships.
• Ensure a high-performing, commercially focused culture and growth mindset.

Skills

Growth strategy

P&L ownership

Client relationships

Leadership

New business

Strategic vision

Job description

THG Studios, based in Manchester, seeks a commercially focused Managing Director to lead the agency's growth and market position. You will own growth strategy, drive revenue and profit, and nurture senior client relationships.

You will lead the senior team, support major pitches and negotiate partnerships, balancing creativity with strong operational discipline to build a high-performing, value-driven business.