Senior Creative

Role Overview This role sits at the heart of the agency\’s creative output. You\’ll lead the development of standout PR-led campaigns, shape ideas from brief to execution, and act as a guardian of creative quality across client work, new business and internal initiatives. You\’ll be a confident creative voice internally and externally, mentoring junior talent while building trusted client relationships.Key Skills & Experience Required Exceptional creative thinking with the ability to build campaigns tailored to brand briefsDeep understanding of the media landscape and how ideas translate across different titles and platformsExcellent deck design skills with strong attention to detail and visual storytellingConfident presenter with experience pitching ideas and concepts to clientsStrong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple accounts simultaneouslyProven production experience, including overseeing photo and video shootsStrong copywriting skills across press, digital and social contentConfident client counsel and problem-solving abilitiesSolid understanding of budgets and common PR campaign costsExperience managing and mentoring junior members of a creative teamKey Responsibilities Creativity Creative Development Distil client briefs into clear, inspiring internal creative briefs in collaboration with strategy teamsOrganise and lead internal creative sessions, providing strong direction and refining ideas into viable conceptsTake forward ideas that are newsworthy, on-budget, feasible and aligned with the agency\’s creative standardsReactive Ideas Oversee reactive ideas from junior team members, adding value and ensuring brand consistencyBuild strong knowledge of client objectives and behaviours to confidently approve reactive workStay immersed in media, culture and trends to inform press office and reactive conversationsDeck Design & Presentations Translate ideas into beautifully designed presentations that reflect agency and client stylesProduce a range of documents, from creative pitches and campaign plans to evaluations and reportsWork closely with senior leadership to shape agency-wide creative initiatives and processesMentor and nurture junior creatives through regular reviews and check-insTake ownership of a defined stream of work or internal IPBrief Interpretation Break down complex new business briefs into clear creative opportunitiesPartner with strategists to define strong creative platforms that work across the marketing mixLead the creative process alongside account leads, protecting creative integrity while delivering on client objectivesPitch Development & Delivery Design and write compelling new business pitch decks across all sectionsLead pitches as the creative voice, confidently presenting work and handling client questionsProduction Photo & Video Shoots Write clear photo and video briefsSelect photographers and film crews from a diverse, high-quality rosterLead art direction, storyboarding and scriptingAct as the main point of contact on shoots, providing confident direction to clients and suppliersOversee editing, final delivery and client sign-off, taking accountability for outputCommunication & Content Media & Influencers Maintain a broad and current understanding of media channelsOversee influencer strategies and briefs, ensuring content meets creative and client objectivesSocial & Writing Oversee content calendars and social storytellingWrite and approve high-quality copy including press releases, blogs and articlesCoach junior team members to raise the standard of their writingTeam & Account Management Manage multiple client accounts concurrentlyLead large-scale campaigns from inception to deliveryEnsure teams are clear on responsibilities, motivated and supportedBuild strong client relationships, acting as a trusted creative advisorLead client meetings focused on creative output and campaign performanceProfile Building Actively raise personal and agency profile through trade press, panels, podcasts and industry eventsRegularly share work and insights on professional social platformsAgency & Culture Contribute to internal meetings by sharing recent work and successesSupport internal creative communications (e.g. newsletters, showcases)Participate in cultural and industry eventsChampion team morale and recognise junior talentLong-Term Contribution This role includes the opportunity to shape your impact beyond day-to-day client work, including:Defining a personal specialism or area of expertiseContributing to the agency\’s growth, reputation and creative ambitionCollaborating with leadership on long-term development goalsPackage Hybrid working 2 days a week onsitePivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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