Influence Account Director

Responsibilities

• Lead client service and day-to-day running of influencer campaigns, including identification, creative, implementation, and reporting
• Design and define industry-leading influencer strategy, including objectives, targets, action plans, calendars, and budgets
• Manage influencer processes across accounts and oversee team members including managers and executives
• Collaborate with media, PR, social, brand activation, and digital stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns
• Nurture talent opportunities and relationships to support client influencer programs
• Stay updated on cultural and social trends to provide relevant counsel to clients
• Participate in new business pitches, market reviews, and competitive trend analysis

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Influence Director (ideally 2+ years at this level)
• Strong understanding of influence strategy and experience managing large brands
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across different agency capabilities and crafts
• Solid understanding of strategic and business contexts for large-scale clients
• Interest in culture or sport

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave
• Flexible Working Model with core hours (10am – 4pm)
• 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing support including exercise membership, Unmind, and LifeWorks
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

About the Company

Ogilvy, part of WPP, is a global agency network specializing in brand advertising, PR, influence, and consulting. It is recognized for its "Borderless Creativity" and its ability to deliver impactful, culture-changing ideas for the world's leading brands.