BUSINESS DIRECTOR

JOIN OUR JOURNEY  

Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, Campaign’s 2024 Independent Media Agency of the Year, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our twentieth year of data-driven success.

We are purpose-led, data-driven and proudly independent, trusted to deliver success for some of the UK’s most ambitious and complex organisations. Our independence not only allows us to form strong client relationships based on trust and performance, but it also enables us to completely support our people in doing work that makes a difference.

Medialab is one of the first companies to hold an IPA Effectiveness accreditation – recently re-accredited until 2025 – be a Campaign Best Place to Work 2024, and an IPA People-First Promise agency. We won double Gold at the IPA Effectiveness Awards, the fastest growing in Campaign’s Top 20 media rankings and are a certified Google Premium Partner

OUR VALUES  

• Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Take ownership and be accountable)  

• Help People Flourish (Invest in people)  

• Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data driven  curiosity) 
  
   

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU  

Working at Medialab comes with lots of perks including all the usual things you would expect, such as a competitive salary package, pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, weekly social events and big summer / end of year parties. 

 
On top of that, we offer extra incentives which make life at Medialab even more rewarding: 

• Time to Unwind – 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), birthday & mental health day off, flexi-hours, and work abroad scheme. 

• Hybrid Working –  Balance between home and office. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements from the commencement of employment. 

• Career Growth –  Quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum training, mentoring, and leadership support. 

• Health & Wellbeing –  Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps, and free professional counselling. 

• Supporting Families –  Enhanced parental leave and life assurance. 

• Giving Back –  Paid charity days and sustainability initiatives. 

• Perks & Rewards –  Retail discounts, long-service trips, and an unforgettable team culture. 

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE  

This is a senior role within a growing team, reporting to a Client Managing Director. You will be responsible for line-managing two Account Directors and overseeing a wider team of eight, so a passion for mentoring and developing talent is essential. 

You will also work closely with specialists across marketing effectiveness, strategy, partnerships, and digital, requiring a strong collaborative working style. 

As a senior leader, you should have a proven track record of delivering successful client results and effectively managing team P&L through both organic growth and new business development. 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT  

The two accounts you will own, are both long standing clients with ambitious growth goals.

We manage the full media mix for these clients so we need a capable media planner who can develop and oversee complex campaigns . Channels managed include Brand TV, DRTV, BVOD, Partnerships, Print, DM, Door Drops, Digital Video, Audio, Digital Display, Paid Social and PPC. 

This multifaceted client mix calls for someone who can both build and navigate senior client relationships, and develop brilliant multi-channel media plans. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM  

 
Must Have Skills  

• Extensive multi-channel media planning experience 

• Strong commercial understanding, with experience in reporting and driving profitability 

• Adept at building and growing relationships with senior clients and stakeholders 

• Proven experience of leading and developing a team 

 
Nice to Have Skills  

• Experience working with charity clients 

• Experience of leading and converting new business pitches 

• A strong understanding of measurement, including econometrics