Global Operations Executive

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture.

Overview

We’re hiring a Global Data Operations Executive to join our Publicis One team working exclusively with LEGO – one of the world’s most iconic and imaginative brands. This role sits at the heart of global media operations, supporting how data is organised, shared and transformed into insight across markets. You’ll work closely with teams around the world, helping shape clarity, consistency and momentum behind high‑visibility global projects. If you’re curious about how data, media and collaboration come together at scale, this is a brilliant place to build your craft.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for assigned global workstreams, sharing clear progress updates and supporting smooth delivery
• Partnering with account teams and local markets to collect, organise and validate media data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Supporting recurring and ad‑hoc reporting requests that inform global decision‑making
• Maintaining and improving internal, market and client documentation across Global SharePoint (trackers, forecasts, calendars and guides)
• Coordinating global training sessions, including scheduling, communications and presentation materials
• Supporting regular data and analytics updates, including newsletters and communications
• Assisting with access requests, platform queries and the commercial scoping of ad‑hoc projects

Qualifications

Skills we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage detail with care
• A collaborative, people‑centred approach and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels
• Clear, thoughtful communication skills – written and verbal
• Comfort working with data, including Excel, and an interest in turning information into insight
• Presentation skills, with experience creating clear and engaging PowerPoint materials
• Curiosity and critical thinking, with a willingness to question assumptions and learn new skills
• An interest in media, marketing and data operations, and motivation to grow within a global team

Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick‑start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860. Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs – for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition – please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change – building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.