Account Director

McCann; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to oversee integrated brand campaigns in beauty and tourism. The role offers a fixed-term contract with the potential for permanence, demanding strong leadership skills, client relationship management, and the ability to thrive in a creative environment. This position includes various perks such as mental health support, office benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Time Well Taken days

On-demand mental health support

On-site massages and haircuts

Free breakfast and snacks

Learning and development tools

Birthday off

Tree planted for each McCanniversary

Cycle to Work scheme

Partner discounts

Qualifications

• Current Account Director or Senior Account Manager with extensive experience.
• Experience managing integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated campaigns across various media.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for smooth delivery.

Skills

Account management

Integrated campaigns

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Job description

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Hybrid role with 3 days in our Bishopsgate, London Office

A bit about the agency:

We are 150 people dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well, because we believe when a truth is told well things change for the better. Fuelled by an obsession with truth and the richness of a connected network, our work lives on the edge of mainstream culture, building enduring brands, growing businesses and giving our people a platform to grow.

We’ve delivered joy with a little help from Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry and Xtina and Latto for ‘Did Somebody Say Just Eat’, helped L’Oréal show people ‘They’re Worth It’, given everyone the right to access great quality food most notably with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and put a ‘Priceless’ tag on a leading global payments brand, to name a few.

We’re proudly part of the McCann Worldgroup global network.

The Part You’ll Play as Account Director:

We’re looking for an Account Director – or a highly experienced Senior Account Manager ready to step up – to join us on a 3‑month fixed‑term contract, with a strong possibility of going permanent. You’ll be working across two exciting global accounts in the beauty and tourism sectors, delivering fully integrated 360 brand campaigns.

Specifically, duties will include:

• Supporting or leading the development of integrated campaigns across TV, digital, social, and OOH.
• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Helping shape strategic direction and ensuring creative work is on brief and on brand.
• Managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure smooth delivery.
• Collaborating with creative, strategy, and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting junior team members.

A bit about you & your previous experience:

• You’re currently an Account Director or a Senior Account Manager with extensive experience, ready to step up.
• You’ve worked on integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including TVCs.
• You’re confident managing client relationships and working with senior stakeholders.
• You’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast‑paced, creative environment.
• You’re a team player who’s ready to take ownership and grow quickly in the role.

A bit about perks of the job:

• Three “Time Well Taken” days throughout the year where we switch off collectively.
• On-demand 1:1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership)
• Subsidised on‑site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular “Lounge Nights” in the office rooftop social space
• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external opportunities with NABS, WACL and the IPA, amongst others
• Your birthday off – because who wants to work on their birthday?
• A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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