Digital Account Director

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications group is seeking a Digital Planning Director to shape the digital strategy for two high-profile clients, including a global spirits brand. Working collaboratively, you will coordinate with teams across social, YouTube, video, display, and e-commerce channels. The ideal candidate will possess deep digital knowledge and be able to connect with clients and internal teams effectively, ensuring strategic initiatives drive impactful results. This fixed-term contract offers a unique chance to leave a significant mark on market-leading campaigns.

Benefits

Flexible working

Reflection days

Family friendly policies

Local discounts

24/7 well-being support

Qualifications

• Significant experience at Account/Associate Account Director level in FMCG or consumer brands.
• Deep understanding of social, video, display, and e-commerce.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy for high-profile clients in social, video, and e-commerce.
• Coordinate with investment teams and digital specialists for integrated planning.
• Facilitate digital operations and innovation initiatives with global stakeholders.

Skills

Digital planning or digital strategy

Multi-channel digital ecosystems

Engagement with senior clients

Translating global frameworks

Strong collaborative skills

Innovative and proactive

Job description

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, Feb 2026 start.

We’re looking for a Digital Planning Director to take the lead on two high-profile clients — a global spirits brand and one of the UK’s largest tech retailers. This is a 12-month FTC with the opportunity to shape digital strategy across social, YouTube, online video, display, and e-commerce channels.

You’ll be working at a mid/senior level, coordinating with investment teams, connecting with brand and digital specialists, and taking global frameworks to the UK market. This role is perfect for someone with deep digital knowledge who can think strategically, act as a trusted client partner, and inspire innovation — without getting bogged down in coordination tasks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead digital strategy for social, video, display, and e-commerce channels across both brands
• Coordinate closely with investment teams, digital specialists, and cross-functional brand teams to ensure integrated planning
• Translate global digital measurement frameworks into actionable insights and local execution plans for the UK
• Facilitate digital operations, taxonomy, reporting, and innovation initiatives with global stakeholders
• Plan and lead inspiration sessions and workshops with clients, showcasing new ideas and digital opportunities
• Collaborate with Amazon and e-commerce teams to ensure cohesive digital strategies
• Provide senior‑level support and advice to clients, acting as a trusted strategic partner

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in digital planning or digital strategy, ideally at Account/Associate Account Director level or equivalent, with FMCG or consumer brand experience
• Deep understanding of multi‑channel digital ecosystems, including social, video, display, and e-commerce
• Comfortable engaging with senior clients and global teams, presenting complex digital concepts with clarity
• Experience translating global frameworks into actionable, local market plans
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on knowledge, without being purely a coordinator
• Strong collaborative skills — able to connect with investment, brand, creative, and e-commerce teams
• Innovative, proactive, and confident in influencing both internal and client stakeholders

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of digital strategy on two high‑profile, iconic brands, working across global and UK teams. You’ll be exposed to innovation, cutting‑edge campaigns, and a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

It’s perfect for a senior planner who wants visible, impactful work, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to leave their mark on campaigns that shape consumer behaviour.

Additional Information

Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS— Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP and BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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