Senior Brand Partnerships Lead

JDO Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fri-yays — studio closure

Birthday day off

End-of-year studio closure

Employee Assistance Programme

Nursery scheme

Job summary

JDO UK is seeking a Senior Client Manager to lead client partnerships from our London studio, balancing strategic thinking with delivery excellence. You’ll guide multi-workstream projects, build trust with clients and shape brand work that is both creatively outstanding and commercially sharp.

This role offers hybrid working, 40 hours a week, and responsibilities spanning growth, mentoring and financial governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in client services within a creative agency environment.
• Experience leading project delivery from brief to execution.
• Strong relationship-building with senior clients.
• Experience in forecasting, scoping and budget management.
• Previous line management or mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client projects with strategic clarity and creative care.
• Identify growth opportunities and support pitches and proposals.
• Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level clients.
• Manage resourcing, workflows and internal reviews for quality and pace.
• Monitor profitability and scope across projects; forecast budgets.
• Mentor juniors and model effective leadership.

Skills

Client management

Project coordination

Budget forecasting

Team leadership

Mentoring

Job description

JDO UK is seeking a Senior Client Manager to lead client partnerships from our London studio, balancing strategic thinking with delivery excellence. You’ll guide multi-workstream projects, build trust with clients and shape brand work that is both creatively outstanding and commercially sharp.

This role offers hybrid working, 40 hours a week, and responsibilities spanning growth, mentoring and financial governance.