Business Director

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.” Now we hear “Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”, “Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”, “Make me the most loved brand in my industry”. These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

We are hiring a Business Director to play a key leadership role in shaping high‑impact media strategy and driving sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high‑value accounts, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and influence work that genuinely makes a difference. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, craft and people leadership — guiding teams to deliver thoughtful, effective media solutions. If you enjoy balancing commercial thinking with creativity and collaboration, this role offers real scope to make your mark.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting the strategic direction across your portfolio, ensuring media solutions are insight‑led, effective and aligned to business objectives
• Acting as a senior strategic partner to stakeholders, offering clear counsel and building trusted, long‑term relationships
• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver best‑in‑class planning, execution and evaluation across channels
• Owning financial performance, with responsibility for forecasting, profitability and sustainable growth
• Identifying opportunities for account expansion and broader business development
• Embedding strong ways of working that support quality, consistency and operational excellence
• Contributing to wider agency initiatives, sharing knowledge and helping shape future capability

Skills We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading media strategy at a senior level within an agency or similar environment
• Strong commercial acumen, with confidence managing budgets, forecasts and performance
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and how channels work together to drive impact
• Experience building credible relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making
• A collaborative leadership style, with a track record of developing and motivating teams
• Analytical thinking, with the ability to turn data and insight into clear recommendations
• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Zenith UK 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, including the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our Employee Action Groups. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

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.