Head of Creative - Live

Join to apply for the Head of Creative – Live role at DRPG Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. When you join DRPG, we like to give back to our team as a way of saying thank you for everything they do. We are always working on how our team can share in the success of what we all achieve, through experience rewards, ways of working, bonuses, and more. Some of our benefits include: Annual leave – 26 days including birthday holiday and wellness day (plus Bank Holidays), increasing by 1 day every 5 years of service Salary sacrifice pension scheme – 5% employer contributions Dogs at work policy Cost covered for eye & hearing tests, and up to £100 contribution towards glasses, contacts & lens replacements Electric car leasing scheme Enhanced Family Leave Moral boosting treats – sweets, ice-creams, BBQs, sustainability days In-house learning academy for personal and professional development Hotel discounts nationally and internationally Home & electronic and lifestyle savings On-site canteen Your purpose here… Everyone at DRPG has a purpose, and yours is to positively influence others by leading the creation of highly engaging live experiences. Your ideas and creative concepts will impress our clients and your team, delivering results that surpass expectations. The way you roll… You are passionate about your work and love leading your Creative, Production teams, and clients through projects from concept to delivery. You champion creativity and focus on the value your ideas bring to stakeholders. You understand your audience deeply and can transform insights into compelling live experiences. You are a quick learner, an excellent listener, and determined to achieve excellence in every project. How you make it all possible… As a Creative Director, you will: Generate creative solutions for B2E, B2B, and B2C live events, exhibitions, and experiential activities aligned with client objectives Design creative concepts that maximize budgets Develop content ideas across various media including 3D, 2D, digital, AV, and animation Lead creative development sessions with team members Create proposals and client pitch presentations, leading and collaborating with teams Deliver face-to-face pitches, developing content as needed Work with sales, account, and production teams to develop and support proposals Research new trends and technologies to inform ideas Lead teams across departments and manage external suppliers to ensure quality and timeliness Oversee production support services Adapt to client ways of working and uphold high standards of creative and production quality Enhance the creative capabilities of DRPG and its team Ensure brand compliance and stay updated with industry resources Champion sustainability initiatives in all activities As the Head of Creative, you will also: Guide and lead the Live Division Senior Leadership Team in creative activities Handle commercial responsibilities to meet and exceed GP targets Ensure effective collaboration between Creative Studios and Live teams Solve problems proactively and foster collaborative working methods Lead creative teams on proposals, pitches, and projects Mentor and develop team members across various disciplines Provide thought leadership content for clients, teams, and industry events Work with partners and other department heads to develop innovative, full-service solutions This list is not exhaustive; flexibility and additional duties are expected. Your skills and experience… Minimum five years of creative experience in the corporate live experience sector Thorough understanding of B2E, B2C, B2B communication systems and best practices Strong knowledge of internal and external communication strategies Proven ability to lead projects from concept to completion with attention to detail Understanding of brand relevance and impact Judgment in delivery and commercial viability of projects Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to supervise, upskill, and organize team work Creative thinker and problem solver Ownership and trustworthiness Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Keynote Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented Willingness to learn and develop new skills Positive attitude and resilience under pressure Strong time management to meet deadlines Passion and commitment to excellence About us… DRPG is a versatile communications agency established in 1980, delivering strategic campaigns across digital, film, events, and more. Our HQ and main studios are in the UK, and we welcome passionate individuals eager to contribute to our success. Additional information… The role is primarily based in Hartlebury, Covent Garden, or Manchester, with flexibility for other locations and international travel. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr