McCann • London, London, United Kingdom

ID 6534

Senior Account Director - Maternity Cover

Full-time, hybrid role with 3 days onsite at our Bishopsgate Office

Start date and duration:

Applicants must be available to begin work on Monday,13th April 2026 and continue until 30th April 2027

A bit about the agency:

We are 150 people dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well, because we believe when a truth is told well things change for the better. Fuelled by an obsession with truth and the richness of a connected network, our work lives on the edge of mainstream culture, building enduring brands, growing businesses and giving our people a platform to grow.

We’ve delivered joy with a little help from Snoop Dog, Katy Perry and Xtina and Latto for ‘Did Somebody Say Just Eat’, helped L’Oréal show people ‘They’re Worth It’, given everyone the right to access great quality food most notably with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and put a ‘Priceless’ tag on Mastercard, to name a few.

The Part You’ll Play as Account Director:

As a Senior Account Director, you will take the lead on one of our new FMCG accounts with brands from the OTS healthcare sector; driving fully integrated 360-degree campaigns that resonate with global audiences and align with the brand’s strategic objectives.

You’ll oversee the strategic direction, ensuring creative work is powerful, impactful, and delivers across all channels, including TVCs, digital, social media, and print/OOH.

You’ll work closely with both the client and internal teams to deliver sophisticated, multi-market campaigns that elevate the brand across different markets. In this role, your strategic thinking, leadership experience, and proven ability to manage complex global accounts will be key to driving success.

Specifically, duties will include:

• Serve as the strategic lead for the account, shaping and executing fully integrated 360-degree campaigns across all key channels and markets.
• Build and nurture senior-level client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and the key point of contact for global stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance to both creative and client services teams, ensuring campaigns are compelling, on-brand, and commercially astute.
• Drive the development of work that aligns with the brand’s strategic objectives and resonates with audiences across multiple markets.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope across different territories.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growing the account and identifying new opportunities for agency growth.
• Lead and mentor account teams, ensuring they are motivated, supported, and equipped to excel in their roles.

A bit about you & your previous experience:

• Extensive experience as an Account Director in an advertising agency setting, managing large, integrated campaigns on global FMCG or consumer facing accounts
• Proven track record delivering fully integrated 360-degree campaigns across multiple channels and markets.
• Strong strategic planning abilities with a deep understanding of how to connect brand objectives with commercial outcomes.
• Excellent client relationship management skills, with demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders on a global scale.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-market campaigns and working effectively with stakeholders across different time zones.
• A natural leader, able to inspire and mentor teams while driving performance and delivering results.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and identify growth opportunities.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring smooth campaign execution.

A bit about perks of the job:

As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:

• Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively.
• On-demand 1:1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership)
• Subsidised on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we’re a dog friendly office)
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular ‘Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space
• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external opportunities with NABS, WACL and the IPA, amongst others
• Your birthday off - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice

McCann is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, “Truth Well Told”, McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).