Account Director in London

Grey London, part of WPP, is on a mission to create the most influential brands of the next decade, through the power of Famously Effective ideas. More than just our tagline, Famously Effective is a shared global philosophy that has guided everything Grey has done since our founding more than 100 years ago. Today, more than 150 people work in our London office, with nearly 3,000 more throughout our global network.

The Account Director is a key role on any team at Grey London. We’re looking for an experienced and established Account Director on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract – a driven, ambitious leader with a passion for creating exceptional work. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring a solutions‑focused mindset and embody a true ‘one‑team’ spirit. If you are passionate about creativity, enjoy leading and inspiring teams and want to further your career in an agency that places both creative excellence and commercial success at the heart of everything we do, this role is perfect for you.

In Account Leadership at all peer levels, our main principles are:

• Creative hunger – we expect you to be deeply invested in the work, championing quality and helping create the conditions in which great work can thrive.
• Partnership – build strong relationships internally within your team, across the department and the wider agency, as well as with clients and external partners where relevant.
• Strategic impact – this is about delivering the best possible outcome while making the most efficient use of time and resources.
• Energy – a crucial aspect of the role. Positivity, a can‑do attitude and a willingness to lean in and move things forward are essential.

As the Account Director, you will be central to every stage of a campaign, acting as the driving force behind its success. You will bring people together across disciplines, teams and partners, ensuring everyone is aligned, motivated and working towards a shared goal. While you won’t be expected to do everything yourself, you are accountable for making sure everything happens, by the right people, at the right time and to the highest standard.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be getting involved and leading:

• Build and lead strong client relationships, alongside the wider inter‑agency team of specialists and external partners.
• Be the driving force behind the work, shaping the overall direction and ensuring all output is strategically grounded and creatively ambitious.
• Partner closely with production, bringing a strong understanding of production processes.
• Lead, manage and mentor junior team members, including Account Managers and/or Account Executives.
• Own the pace and rhythm of a busy account, expertly balancing proactive and reactive demands.
• Drive commercial excellence, taking ownership of financial management across the account.

At Grey, we have an exciting client portfolio, working with brands across a range of sectors – from health & wellness, to tourism, automotive, FMCG, telecoms, energy, sports and active wear – alongside pro‑bono projects for charity groups. This variety will keep you challenged and engaged, allowing you to broaden your experience and have an impact on culture.

We need someone who:

• Demonstrates strong experience leading multiple campaigns, from brand platforms through to tactical briefs.
• Has a proven track record in delivering integrated campaigns.
• Is strategically rigorous, with the ability to clearly articulate brand strategy.
• Has a sharp creative eye, understanding what makes great work.
• Builds and sustains strong client relationships.
• Is highly organised and commercially aware.
• Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Is passionate about developing talent.
• Has experience in restricted categories.

What can you expect from us? At Grey, you’ll have the opportunity to work at an incredible studio, with some of the most creative and inspired people in the industry, all whilst getting to grow and shape your career with us. We offer a competitive salary, lots of training, plenty of benefits and wellbeing perks too.

Inclusion & Belonging: At Grey, we know that the more diverse the input, the more famous and effective the output. Different perspectives spark bigger ideas, braver creativity and better work – and that starts with how we welcome new talent. We embrace applications from people under‑represented in our industry and value the unique skills, experiences and viewpoints everyone brings.