At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative projects from planning to delivery, ensuring excellence and efficiency.
- Company: Join a global social and digital marketing agency with a focus on creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be the driving force behind innovative campaigns and inspire a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in creative operations and managing multidisciplinary teams is essential.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 80000 £ per year.
Major Players are partnering with an established independent, global social and digital marketing agency to recruit for a Head of Creative Services. Together, we are looking for a strategic, charismatic and adaptable leader to oversee the entire creative project life cycle, from planning to delivery. This is a crucial role where you'll be the central link between Creative, Production, Social, and Accounts teams, ensuring every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standard.
Responsibilities:
- Creative Operations & Delivery: lead the planning and workflow for all creative campaigns, owning the structure and pace of projects to ensure excellence. You'll champion scalable processes, from technology to AI software, to boost studio efficiency.
- Team & Resource Leadership: as well as managing the multidisciplinary studio team you will oversee resource planning and operations.
- Creative Standards & Quality Control: translate briefs into actionable plans and ensure all creative output meets the agency's high internal standards and compliance requirements.
- Process Innovation & Growth: Identify bottlenecks, implement new tools, and continuously evolve creative processes. You will always foster a culture of continuous improvement, pushing for smarter ways of working with an energizing and uplifting leadership style.
Experience required:
- The ideal candidate will have established experience in a creative operations role as well as being from a production background - which is a key element to understanding and delivering in the role overall.
- You must have proven experience working within a social/digital marketing agency, ideally working with entertainment clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and scale multi-disciplinary creative teams.
- Excellent knowledge of creative workflows, resourcing tools, and project management systems.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and a drive to build structure in fast-moving environments.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £75-80,000 depending on experience
Office requirements: Flexible hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office (the more the better)
If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: lydia.swindell@majorplayers.co.uk
Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.
We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Head of Creative Services in London employer: Major Players | B Corp
At Major Players | B Corp™, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. Our team thrives on creativity and innovation, offering ample opportunities for professional growth while working on diverse projects that make a meaningful impact. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
