New Business Project Director in London

New Business Project Director in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Publicis Media

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting pitch processes and collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful presentations.
  • Company: Join Publicis Connected Media, a leader in innovative media solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive perks like pension, private medical cover, and reflection days.
  • Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make your mark in a dynamic environment while working on high-stakes projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in pitch management and strong project management skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Manage end-to-end pitch processes, ensuring every stage runs smoothly and on time.
  • Build clear, structured pitch plans and timelines aligned to client expectations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, scheduling sessions and keeping momentum consistent.
  • Own the development and delivery of pitch submissions, maintaining quality throughout.
  • Manage content flow, ensuring materials are delivered, reviewed and refined effectively.
  • Partner with internal and external collaborators to deliver engaging pitch theatre.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing clarity and confidence throughout.
  • Support the Business Development Director, who will act as the strategic lead on pitches.

Proven experience in new business or pitch management within a media agency environment. Strong project management capability, with confidence managing multiple workstreams. High attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets, trackers and timelines. Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. Experience coordinating large-scale pitches across multiple internal and external partners. Calm, organised approach with the ability to prioritise in complex situations. Collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional work as part of a team.

Additional Information:

Publicis Media 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.

Company Description:

Publicis Connected Media UK is a fully end-to-end offering that unites media, commerce, CXM, social and data to deliver connected consumer experiences and drive exceptional business outcomes for our clients. Powered by Publicis Connected Identity, the UK’s richest people-based data set built on real behaviours, it helps major brands move beyond siloed marketing and make more confident decisions in fast-changing conditions.

The more than 3500-strong team spans Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Digitas, Performics, PMX, Epsilon, Lotame, Publicis Commerce and Influential. Publicis Connected Media is part of Publicis Groupe.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. 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.

Publicis Media

Contact Details:

Publicis Media Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace New Business Project Director in London

Project Management
Pitch Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Attention to Detail
Content Development
Relationship Building