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We’re a leading integrated communications agency delivering public relations, reputation management, brand marketing, digital and social strategy, public affairs and brand strategy to UK, EMEA and global clients.

We have a truly unique agency culture which fosters diversity of thought and encourages innovation which means we constantly deliver outstanding results for our clients. We have been named PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year and Best Places to Work; a “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for six years running; and among our firm’s award-winning work we’ve taken home 5 Lions in the past two years at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable working environment for everyone. As the only PR Agency awarded EY’s National Equality Standard (twice!), all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Do let us know if you need any adjustments made during the interview process.

Role overview

The Executive Creative Director (ECD) in London sits within a core central function alongside Strategists, Planners, Cultural Analysts and DE&I leads. We are building a creative engine room with Culture and DE&I at the heart.

The ECD will drive creative culture change in FH London and build and lead a strong creative agency DNA. We are looking for community-changing, Cannes award-winning ideas that lead with earned, capture attention, and make a difference.

As part of a global agency giving us backbone, rigour, data and network resource, this is an opportunity to work with a new London leadership team with ambitious growth plans. With access to substantial briefs spanning B2B and B2C sectors, the aim is to help grow our marquee clients with an integrated approach.

We are seeking a team player and a leader with brave and bold ideas, ready to create campaigns and pitches that earn and deliver attention. Working alongside our specialist leads in Sport, Travel, Health, International Affairs, Talent & Transformation to grow our sector portfolios with existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Shaping the agency’s creative offering and providing creative direction and leadership

• Leading the creative input on high value new business responses from RFP to pitch

• Generating creative propositions for a variety of global brands across a range of industries

• Conceptualising and executing compelling creative solutions that effectively communicate and engage target audiences across various channels, in line with clients’ business objectives

• As a senior member of the London team, working into the Global MD of Brand and Culture and feeding into the UK board to shape the agency’s creative agenda and advance key business and cultural initiatives

• Collaborating with the client teams to identify growth opportunities with current and prospective clients

You bring:

• Strong earned-first creative credentials

• An obsession for ideas, not limited by channel

• The ability to develop ideas that lead culture and transform the way our audience(s) believe, think, feel and do

• Experience of working with senior stakeholders and clients to ensure the creative work is the best it can be

• A hands-on approach and desire to stay close to the work in a fast-paced environment

• Experience of creating award-winning work

• An impressive new business record and a passion for pitching

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and clients

If you have experience in the above, are eligible to work in the UK and can commute to our Bankside office (near London Bridge, London) at least 3 days a week, we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients

• A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globe.

• Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities, particularly in EMEA or the US.

• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.

• We’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture.

• Work-life balance, we all work hard but having a life outside of work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve it.

• Culture Club – from office manicures, nutritionists, inhouse massage and acupressure sessions, to Yoga on the roof terrace, quizzes, boot camps, exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.

• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.

• A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent and mentorship opportunities

• Pro-bono comms, volunteer opportunities and personal charity matching

• 25 days of holiday plus a day off on your birthday (or that of your child), all days between Christmas and New Year and a buy-back scheme for those who want more.

• 6-12 week sabbaticals!

• BUPA medical cover – including 24/7 virtual GP, funded eye tests, fertility, and menopause support.

• Permanent Health Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Generous Pension contributions, personal finance clinics and Life Assurance

• Discounted gym membership and FHeel Well reimbursement

• Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans

• Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision

• Passion Project Grants – funding for your passions outside of work

• Retail, dinner or spa vouchers for key milestones

• Omnicom employee discounts across a variety of high-street retail, travel and entertainment venue

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