Programmatic Partner

At Assembly, our mission is to find the change that fuels growth. We apply this principle to the work we do with our clients and to how we engage with our people. We’re a modern global agency bringing together media, data, technology and talent to make brands perform.

Our business is purpose driven. In March 2022, we were named Ad Age’s first ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year, recognised for our mission to leave the world better than we found it. This year we became B Corp certified, the result of a two-year journey. We’re proud to have created a culture where diversity of thought, experience, and background are valued, within an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for meaningful impact.

When you join Assembly, you become part of an award-winning global community of digitally led experts, home to 1,500 talented people across 25 offices globally. Together we create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving within an inspired, collaborative workplace.

Assembly is poised for its next chapter of growth. We’re a meritocratic, high-performance business with a progressive outlook and a growth mindset in all that we do. To realise our potential we need some new skills and thinking.

The core DNA of Assembly lies in digital performance marketing. New and existing clients are asking us to extend this expertise across all media, connecting traditional channels with digital methods of execution, measurement and automation.

At Assembly we ask our people to embody three core values:

• Show Up: actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth
• Make Change: embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change
• Win Well: approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination.

We look forward to meeting you and to discussing how we can grow together.

Overview: Assembly has a vision for becoming famous in programmatic performance, the only way in which that can be achieved is by hiring and nurturing incredible talent who are willing to go above and beyond.

We are excited to be hiring for a Programmatic Partner, Europe. This role is integral to delivering upon our programmatic vision, growing the programmatic department in Europe and adding exponential value to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Partnerships: Own and evolve the European Programmatic department’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Influence and implement our Global Programmatic Partnerships with key data, technology and media partners. Lead the rollout of the Assembly Programmatic Suite for the region.
• Team Leadership & Development: Inspire, manage, and mentor Business and Account Directors, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Champion talent development, attracting and retaining top-tier Programmatic talent across our European and Global Delivery teams. Create clear pathways for career growth and ensure high engagement within the department.
• Client & Commercial Impact: Serve as the Programmatic lead for key clients, driving innovation and operational excellence that supports retention and growth. Support and lead new business efforts, representing Programmatic in pitches and proactively shaping client solutions. Monitor and deliver against commercial KPIs including client satisfaction, retention, and margin improvement.

Required Skills:

• Proven leadership experience within a Programmatic function, ideally in a multi-market or regional role.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of DV360 and the broader Programmatic ecosystem.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in client strategy, operations, and new business development.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment, balancing global delivery with local nuance.
• Passion for innovation and solving problems through partnership, tech, and creativity.

Success Looks Like:

• High client retention and satisfaction across key Programmatic accounts.
• Winning new business and elevating Programmatic contribution to total agency growth.
• Strong talent engagement scores and retention across regional teams.

Equal Opportunities: Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.