Account Director M+C Saatchi World Services

M&C Saatchi Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent communication agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Account Director. This role involves overseeing delivery for social change campaigns, managing projects, and nurturing client relationships. Successful candidates will have significant commercial experience and a degree in International Relations or related fields. Fluency in English and strong communication skills are essential. The agency offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and numerous benefits supporting personal and professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per year

Emergency care days

Volunteering leave

Season Ticket loan

Payroll Giving Scheme

Social events

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial communications or similar environment.
• Highly motivated and committed to delivering outstanding work.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of creative workstreams for social change campaigns.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams in collaboration with various teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Project management

Cultural understanding

Analytical thinking

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in International Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Account Director

We are currently looking for an Account Director to join one of M+C Saatchi Group's specialist divisions. M+CSaatchi Group works with governments, civil society, foundations, academia and the private sector to address critical issues such as national security, social justice and conflict prevention.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of creative workstreams for an exciting social change campaign, ensuring quality, consistency and on-time delivery.
• Lead workstreams working closely with colleagues across strategy, creative, media and production teams.
• Manage timings, budgets, quality control of delivery, spotting out of scope projects or potential new ways of working with minimal oversight.
• Mentor, develop and support juniors to deliver best-in-class communications through each stage of the campaign life cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners, providing strategic counsel, anticipating needs, identifying risks and proposing clear, effective solutions.

About you:

We are particularly interested in candidates with a working knowledge of, or a degree in International Relations, Political Science, other related humanities or social science. Languages are a big plus. If you are obsessed with understanding different cultures, human psychology and behavioural change and never put down your phone or books when it comes to staying up to date on geopolitics, please submit your CV.

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience in a commercial communications capacity or in a similar fast-paced working environment.
• Highly motivated, passionate and committed to delivering outstanding work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a busy environment ensuring effective prioritisation and timely delivery.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and impact across written, verbal and visual presentations, tailoring messaging to your audience.
• Energised by innovation, tech-enabled solutions and new methods of delivery.
• Interested in geopolitics and global affairs; knowledge or experience of the Middle East would be welcome. Arabic language skills an advantage but not essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Practical understanding of business operations and commercial considerations.
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, word-processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheets).

Applications Close: Sunday 02 March. No Recruiters.

WHAT WE OFFER

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave and a whole host of other benefits including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year.
• Half days off before bank holidays.
• Emergency care days for dependants.
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity.
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year.
• Season Ticket loan.
• Payroll Giving Scheme.
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize.
• An annual Summer and Christmas party.
• Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays.

We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+CSaatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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