Expression of Interest- Account Director, Client Projects 360 · Manchester ·

LADbible Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Manchester is looking for exceptional Account Directors to join their Client Projects team. This role involves planning and delivering branded content campaigns, managing client relationships, and overseeing project finances. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in managing complex projects, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position promotes blended working, allowing for flexibility in office attendance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in delivering complex projects, especially in social video and content.
• Knowledge of project management skills including briefing, timeline creation, and presentations.
• Ability to lead and nurture team members.
• Ability to build strong client relationships based on trust.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver branded content campaigns from start to finish.
• Lead briefing meetings to inform strategy.
• Optimize campaign processes by working closely with various teams.
• Build strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• Manage project finances and create Statements of Work (SOWs).

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Strong communication

Job description

About us

LADbible’s Commercial Team, LAD360, is a powerhouse of creativity, strategy, and innovation - partnering with the world’s most iconic brands, from Google and Nike to Disney and Tesco. With a headcount of 150 and growing, LAD360 has rapidly become one of the most formidable forces in media, delivering culture‑shaping campaigns. Our work has earned us top industry accolades, including Commercial Team of the Year at the 2025 Campaign UK Awards and Media Brand of the Year at the 2024 MediaWeek Awards. At the heart of it all is a relentless drive to push boundaries, tell bold stories, and connect brands to youth culture like no one else can.

About the Role 🚀

2026 is going to be a big year for us due to continued client wins, so we’re building a talent pool of exceptional Account Directors within our Client Projects team. This team is all about client servicing and being the go‑to contact for the delivery of branded work. Key roles and responsibilities involve:

• Strategically plan and deliver branded content campaigns from beginning to end across a dedicated agency patch with the support of the Group Account Director
• Lead upfront briefing meetings to inform delivery strategy with consideration of client, company and project needs
• Partner closely with Client Solutions, Trafficking, Creative and the Client Projects teams in order to optimise day to day campaign process and workflow
• Build strong client relationships through ongoing communication and updates surrounding campaign deliverables and managing of client expectations through a positive, solutions‑focused attitude
• Accurately manage project finances, budgets, contracts and creating SOWs

Skills and experience we'd like you to have 📝

• Strong background in delivering complex and challenging projects, specifically across social video and static content
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of core project management skills including the ability to brief teams, understand and create timelines, development of clear and concise presentations, and management of margin.
• A team leader with the ability to lead and nurture members of the team
• Comfortable in building strong and constructive relationships with clients based on honesty and trust
• Comfortable in fast‑paced, creative environments with the ability to bring teams together to deliver the right solution.
• Strong written and verbal skills, providing presentation support to your line manager or broader team where necessary

Register your interest 📣

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Blended working

LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

Equal opportunities

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.