Innovation Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom GroupM Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Director to join our Worldwide Invention team at Mindshare. As a key member of our global team, you will be responsible for driving creativity and innovation in and beyond media by excelling in culture, community, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with comms planning / strategy to develop cultural and innovation strategies as part of holistic comms, and upskilling them with technical knowledge.
  • Work with creative strategists and wider invention team to develop ideas for media and brand clients alike.
  • Work closely with global, regional & local clients to advise and land meaningful campaigns which grow business and brand objectives.
  • Lead a global award program, supported by a manager and executive, to further drive a culture of creativity across all markets.
  • Actively seek and design forums to build client orientated relationships, mobilise the network and share best practice.
  • Challenges the status quo, offering proactive solutions and thoughts, continually trying to improve upon processes and ways of working to drive team performance.
  • Designs and delegates tasks to develop junior members of the team, infusing creativity and innovative thinking.
  • Build and maintain relationships with WPP and external agencies / partners.
  • Stay up to date on key cultural opportunities and trends across a range of categories and markets, driving the knowledge of the Invention, Strategy, Client and wider Mindshare team.
About Us

Mindshare is a global media agency designed to make media exciting, fun and life changing. We are a team of 400+ people, co-ordinating media campaigns for our global clients. We are looking for a Business Director who will solve Mindshare's clients business challenges in new ways through media.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary package, with 25 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days, with the option to buy an extra 5 days per year.
  • An enhanced pension scheme, Bupa healthcare, a monthly wellbeing fund and early finishes on a Friday during summer.
  • An extensive training programme to help guide your career development whilst you're with us.
Our Values & Behaviours

Our attitude is reflected in our core values of Speed, Teamwork and Provocation, which drive our people and our business. We want Mindshare Worldwide to be a place where everyone feels that they belong, everyone can be themselves and everyone has the same opportunities to develop their careers.

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