Business Director

Uncovered Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job description

About Uncovered

Uncovered is a London based social first creative agency founded in 2017.

Social sits at the heart of everything that we do.

From strategy to production, our team is fluent in social language with a deep understanding of the online audience. Working with a diverse set of brands to understand their distinct identity and objectives, we apply social-first fundamentals for success: real world, real people, video-first.

We create at the speed of social; strategising, ideating, designing, and producing through our team of in-house strategists, creatives, art directors, copywriters, producers, editors, and videographers. We test, learn, and iterate in real time, delivering end-to-end solutions from creative strategy, through to reporting and analytics.

Our Uncovered office is a home to learn, grow and make a difference.

The Role

We are looking for a strategic and commercially-minded Business Director to join our management team. As one of Uncovered’s Business Directors, you will drive the strategic growth of key client partnerships, oversee a portfolio of work across teams, and lead commercial performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the direction of client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring excellence in delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a strong and empathetic leader with a commercial mindset, capable of inspiring high-performing teams, developing talent, and delivering work that meets both business and brand objectives.

Responsibilities

Key elements of the role include:

• Commercial leadership: Oversee revenue forecasting, budget planning, and account profitability. Identify and convert new business and organic growth opportunities, ensuring long-term client retention and commercial success.
• Strategic direction: Guide the strategic development of client accounts, working closely with strategy, creative, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with client goals and broader business objectives.
• Team leadership and development: Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, creativity, and collaboration. Support the progression of team members through coaching, regular feedback, and career development planning.
• Client partnership: Operate as a senior point of contact for clients, fostering trusted advisor relationships and offering strategic counsel to influence and shape their marketing and business decisions.
• Operational oversight: Ensure high standards in execution and delivery across teams, proactively addressing challenges, and improving internal processes to maximise efficiency and impact.
• Reporting and performance: Oversee reporting outputs to ensure they reflect strategic objectives and KPIs. Present progress, performance, and growth strategies to senior stakeholders internally and externally.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as a Business Director, Group Account Director, or similar senior role
• Ideally have proven retail experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and profitability
• Proven track record of growing client business and securing long-term partnerships
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and mentoring capabilities
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills
• Deep understanding of client needs, market dynamics, and integrated marketing services
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working (Monday & Friday work from home)
• Free Breakfast, Snacks & Drinks
• Pension Scheme
• Friday 3pm Finish
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• SPILL Therapy Support
• Monthly Wellness Fund
• Eye Care Allowance
• £500 Referral Scheme

*Uncovered Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce, where all can thrive and belong. Uncovered is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.