Head of Creative Strategy ECD Business Unit 2 Performance Creative Strategy & Operations Reports to: Chief Creative Officer Function: External Creative Division (ECD), Business Unit 2 Location: Hybrid, Central London (Camden) Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefit Scheme + 28 days Paid Holiday + Private Health The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced operator and leader to join the senior management team of the UK's largest performance creative department. Hambi Media (ECD) is the creative engine of the Soar Group - the UK's independent Meta agency. Our Creative Strategy department is the group's single biggest revenue driver, producing performance creative across High Production video, UGC, and Static for 7-9 figure DTC and e-commerce brands. We manage over £100M in ad spend and operate 13 creative pods. This is not a role for someone who wants to write scripts or build decks. This is a senior leadership hire focused on how the department runs, scales, and performs. You will partner with the Head of Creative Strategy (who owns the creative methodology and domain expertise) while you take ownership of operational excellence, leadership structure, and department performance. Your role is to turn a high-performing department into a world-class one through systems, standards, and people. What You'll Own Department Leadership & Team Development Lead and line-manage a team of Creative Leads, Senior Creative Strategists, and Creative Strategists - setting the bar for performance, accountability, and professional standards across the department Develop senior strategists and creative leads into confident, autonomous leaders - coaching them through difficult conversations, client escalations, strategic thinking, and team management Partner with the Head of Creative Strategy on department direction: you bring the leadership and operational excellence; she brings the creative strategy domain expertise Own the people strategy for the department: performance management, progression frameworks, capacity planning, and succession Build and maintain a department culture of ownership, curiosity, and relentless improvement - one where the team is motivated, stretched, and proud to work Operational Excellence & Standards Set and enforce quality standards across all creative output - High Production, UGC, and Static - ensuring consistency across every pod Champion process improvement and identify bottlenecks before they become blockers - from briefing workflows to reporting cadences to production handoffs Act as the feedback loop between the Creative Strategy team and senior leadership - surfacing patterns, risks, and opportunities that the CCO needs to see Drive accountability through clear KPIs, and a rhythm of performance conversations that keep the department sharp Strategic & Commercial Impact Ensure the department's creative output is commercially impactful - work that drives measurable results for clients across Meta, whilst remaining profitable Support the commercial growth of the department - working with the CCO and wider C-suite to evolve the service offering, identify revenue opportunities, and contribute to business strategy Think beyond delivery: you're here to help shape what the department becomes, not just keep it running Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Account Management, Production, Post-Production, and Media Buying teams to ensure seamless delivery and aligned priorities Contribute to department-wide rituals (Monthly Momentum, Friday shoutouts, quarterly reviews) and drive cross-pod knowledge sharing Be a visible, trusted leader across the wider group - not just within the Creative Strategy team Who We're Looking For This role demands someone who can lead from the front, raise the bar on creative thinking and leadership, and take ownership of outcomes, not just output. Must-Have Proven experience leading large teams (20+ people minimum) - this is the most important requirement. You've built, scaled, or led a department or function of this size, ideally within an agency or marketing services environment Experience developing senior executors into leaders - you've coached managers, set progression frameworks, and built the kind of leadership bench that lets a department run without you in every room Strong commercial acumen - you've owned department P&Ls and are experienced in spreadsheets Agency or marketing services background - you understand the pace, client dynamics, and operational complexity of agency life. Your experience doesn't make you slow or too big for 'scrappiness' when required Excellent communicator - you can present in an empowering and inspiring way, lead team meetings, deliver tough feedback with care, and write clearly Cultural leader - you naturally set the tone for the teams around you. People want to work for you because you make them better Nice-to-Have Experience within creative strategy, performance creative, or paid social specifically - valuable but not essential. Our Head of Creative Strategy owns the domain methodology; you bring the leadership lens Understanding of DTC / e-commerce business models and the brands we serve Familiarity with the Meta and TikTok advertising ecosystems Experience with AI-augmented creative workflows or production innovation What Success Looks Like In your first 3 months: You've built trust with every Creative Lead and Senior Strategist - they see you as someone who makes them better You've established a clear operating rhythm: regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and a visible presence across the department You've identified the top 3 operational or cultural improvements the department needs and started executing on them Katy and the senior team are operating with more confidence and autonomy because you've created the leadership structure that supports them By month 6: The department is running at a higher standard - measurably. Creative quality, team satisfaction, and delivery consistency have all improved You've developed at least 2 senior team members into demonstrably stronger leaders You're a trusted voice at the senior management table - contributing to business strategy, not just department updates The CCO's time has shifted: less firefighting, more innovation - because you own the department's operational performance About the Soar Group The Soar Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance agency groups, home to three specialist agencies. On the inside, we work as one: Hambi Media: Performance creative agency for Meta, delivering High Production, UGC, and Static ads. The UK's largest performance creative division. For You Advertising: The UK's independent TikTok agency, specialising in TikTok paid media, TikTok Shop, and creator-led content at scale. Soar With Us: Paid social and paid search, managing media buying and growth strategy across the group's client portfolio. Together, the group manages over £100M in ad spend, works with category-leading D2C brands, and operates the UK's largest Creative Strategy department with design, production, strategy, and UGC all under one roof. What Sets Us Apart Nominated for Meta's Creative Diversity Award 2025, the only independent agency recognised Highest independent agency spend on Meta in 2025 Official TikTok Agency Partner, Creative Partner, and one of the only TikTok Shop Partners across UK and US Two production studios (London and Manchester) Creators of D2C Diaries, one of the UK's leading eCommerce podcasts Partnered with Meta, TikTok, Foreplay, and Triple Whale Benefits 28 days paid holiday including birthday leave, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Long-service holiday scheme: after 2 years' service, you'll receive 1 extra day of annual leave for every year of service Flexible and hybrid working (2 days in office) Regular team socials Company Private Health and life insurance scheme Company pension scheme Work abroad for 1 month a year
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Head of Creative Strategy ECD Business Unit 2 Performance Creative Strategy & Operations Reports to: Chief Creative Officer Function: External Creative Division (ECD), Business Unit 2 Location: Hybrid, Central London (Camden) Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefit Scheme + 28 days Paid Holiday + Private Health The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced operator and leader to join the senior management team of the UK's largest performance creative department. Hambi Media (ECD) is the creative engine of the Soar Group - the UK's independent Meta agency. Our Creative Strategy department is the group's single biggest revenue driver, producing performance creative across High Production video, UGC, and Static for 7-9 figure DTC and e-commerce brands. We manage over £100M in ad spend and operate 13 creative pods. This is not a role for someone who wants to write scripts or build decks. This is a senior leadership hire focused on how the department runs, scales, and performs. You will partner with the Head of Creative Strategy (who owns the creative methodology and domain expertise) while you take ownership of operational excellence, leadership structure, and department performance. Your role is to turn a high-performing department into a world-class one through systems, standards, and people. What You'll Own Department Leadership & Team Development Lead and line-manage a team of Creative Leads, Senior Creative Strategists, and Creative Strategists - setting the bar for performance, accountability, and professional standards across the department Develop senior strategists and creative leads into confident, autonomous leaders - coaching them through difficult conversations, client escalations, strategic thinking, and team management Partner with the Head of Creative Strategy on department direction: you bring the leadership and operational excellence; she brings the creative strategy domain expertise Own the people strategy for the department: performance management, progression frameworks, capacity planning, and succession Build and maintain a department culture of ownership, curiosity, and relentless improvement - one where the team is motivated, stretched, and proud to work Operational Excellence & Standards Set and enforce quality standards across all creative output - High Production, UGC, and Static - ensuring consistency across every pod Champion process improvement and identify bottlenecks before they become blockers - from briefing workflows to reporting cadences to production handoffs Act as the feedback loop between the Creative Strategy team and senior leadership - surfacing patterns, risks, and opportunities that the CCO needs to see Drive accountability through clear KPIs, and a rhythm of performance conversations that keep the department sharp Strategic & Commercial Impact Ensure the department's creative output is commercially impactful - work that drives measurable results for clients across Meta, whilst remaining profitable Support the commercial growth of the department - working with the CCO and wider C-suite to evolve the service offering, identify revenue opportunities, and contribute to business strategy Think beyond delivery: you're here to help shape what the department becomes, not just keep it running Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Account Management, Production, Post-Production, and Media Buying teams to ensure seamless delivery and aligned priorities Contribute to department-wide rituals (Monthly Momentum, Friday shoutouts, quarterly reviews) and drive cross-pod knowledge sharing Be a visible, trusted leader across the wider group - not just within the Creative Strategy team Who We're Looking For This role demands someone who can lead from the front, raise the bar on creative thinking and leadership, and take ownership of outcomes, not just output. Must-Have Proven experience leading large teams (20+ people minimum) - this is the most important requirement. You've built, scaled, or led a department or function of this size, ideally within an agency or marketing services environment Experience developing senior executors into leaders - you've coached managers, set progression frameworks, and built the kind of leadership bench that lets a department run without you in every room Strong commercial acumen - you've owned department P&Ls and are experienced in spreadsheets Agency or marketing services background - you understand the pace, client dynamics, and operational complexity of agency life. Your experience doesn't make you slow or too big for 'scrappiness' when required Excellent communicator - you can present in an empowering and inspiring way, lead team meetings, deliver tough feedback with care, and write clearly Cultural leader - you naturally set the tone for the teams around you. People want to work for you because you make them better Nice-to-Have Experience within creative strategy, performance creative, or paid social specifically - valuable but not essential. Our Head of Creative Strategy owns the domain methodology; you bring the leadership lens Understanding of DTC / e-commerce business models and the brands we serve Familiarity with the Meta and TikTok advertising ecosystems Experience with AI-augmented creative workflows or production innovation What Success Looks Like In your first 3 months: You've built trust with every Creative Lead and Senior Strategist - they see you as someone who makes them better You've established a clear operating rhythm: regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and a visible presence across the department You've identified the top 3 operational or cultural improvements the department needs and started executing on them Katy and the senior team are operating with more confidence and autonomy because you've created the leadership structure that supports them By month 6: The department is running at a higher standard - measurably. Creative quality, team satisfaction, and delivery consistency have all improved You've developed at least 2 senior team members into demonstrably stronger leaders You're a trusted voice at the senior management table - contributing to business strategy, not just department updates The CCO's time has shifted: less firefighting, more innovation - because you own the department's operational performance About the Soar Group The Soar Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance agency groups, home to three specialist agencies. On the inside, we work as one: Hambi Media: Performance creative agency for Meta, delivering High Production, UGC, and Static ads. The UK's largest performance creative division. For You Advertising: The UK's independent TikTok agency, specialising in TikTok paid media, TikTok Shop, and creator-led content at scale. Soar With Us: Paid social and paid search, managing media buying and growth strategy across the group's client portfolio. Together, the group manages over £100M in ad spend, works with category-leading D2C brands, and operates the UK's largest Creative Strategy department with design, production, strategy, and UGC all under one roof. What Sets Us Apart Nominated for Meta's Creative Diversity Award 2025, the only independent agency recognised Highest independent agency spend on Meta in 2025 Official TikTok Agency Partner, Creative Partner, and one of the only TikTok Shop Partners across UK and US Two production studios (London and Manchester) Creators of D2C Diaries, one of the UK's leading eCommerce podcasts Partnered with Meta, TikTok, Foreplay, and Triple Whale Benefits 28 days paid holiday including birthday leave, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Long-service holiday scheme: after 2 years' service, you'll receive 1 extra day of annual leave for every year of service Flexible and hybrid working (2 days in office) Regular team socials Company Private Health and life insurance scheme Company pension scheme Work abroad for 1 month a year
Head of Creative Strategy ECD Business Unit 2 Performance Creative Strategy & Operations Reports to: Chief Creative Officer Function: External Creative Division (ECD), Business Unit 2 Location: Hybrid, Central London (Camden) Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefit Scheme + 28 days Paid Holiday + Private Health The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced operator and leader to join the senior management team of the UK's largest performance creative department. Hambi Media (ECD) is the creative engine of the Soar Group - the UK's independent Meta agency. Our Creative Strategy department is the group's single biggest revenue driver, producing performance creative across High Production video, UGC, and Static for 7-9 figure DTC and e-commerce brands. We manage over £100M in ad spend and operate 13 creative pods. This is not a role for someone who wants to write scripts or build decks. This is a senior leadership hire focused on how the department runs, scales, and performs. You will partner with the Head of Creative Strategy (who owns the creative methodology and domain expertise) while you take ownership of operational excellence, leadership structure, and department performance. Your role is to turn a high-performing department into a world-class one through systems, standards, and people. What You'll Own Department Leadership & Team Development Lead and line-manage a team of Creative Leads, Senior Creative Strategists, and Creative Strategists - setting the bar for performance, accountability, and professional standards across the department Develop senior strategists and creative leads into confident, autonomous leaders - coaching them through difficult conversations, client escalations, strategic thinking, and team management Partner with the Head of Creative Strategy on department direction: you bring the leadership and operational excellence; she brings the creative strategy domain expertise Own the people strategy for the department: performance management, progression frameworks, capacity planning, and succession Build and maintain a department culture of ownership, curiosity, and relentless improvement - one where the team is motivated, stretched, and proud to work Operational Excellence & Standards Set and enforce quality standards across all creative output - High Production, UGC, and Static - ensuring consistency across every pod Champion process improvement and identify bottlenecks before they become blockers - from briefing workflows to reporting cadences to production handoffs Act as the feedback loop between the Creative Strategy team and senior leadership - surfacing patterns, risks, and opportunities that the CCO needs to see Drive accountability through clear KPIs, and a rhythm of performance conversations that keep the department sharp Strategic & Commercial Impact Ensure the department's creative output is commercially impactful - work that drives measurable results for clients across Meta, whilst remaining profitable Support the commercial growth of the department - working with the CCO and wider C-suite to evolve the service offering, identify revenue opportunities, and contribute to business strategy Think beyond delivery: you're here to help shape what the department becomes, not just keep it running Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Account Management, Production, Post-Production, and Media Buying teams to ensure seamless delivery and aligned priorities Contribute to department-wide rituals (Monthly Momentum, Friday shoutouts, quarterly reviews) and drive cross-pod knowledge sharing Be a visible, trusted leader across the wider group - not just within the Creative Strategy team Who We're Looking For This role demands someone who can lead from the front, raise the bar on creative thinking and leadership, and take ownership of outcomes, not just output. Must-Have Proven experience leading large teams (20+ people minimum) - this is the most important requirement. You've built, scaled, or led a department or function of this size, ideally within an agency or marketing services environment Experience developing senior executors into leaders - you've coached managers, set progression frameworks, and built the kind of leadership bench that lets a department run without you in every room Strong commercial acumen - you've owned department P&Ls and are experienced in spreadsheets Agency or marketing services background - you understand the pace, client dynamics, and operational complexity of agency life. Your experience doesn't make you slow or too big for 'scrappiness' when required Excellent communicator - you can present in an empowering and inspiring way, lead team meetings, deliver tough feedback with care, and write clearly Cultural leader - you naturally set the tone for the teams around you. People want to work for you because you make them better Nice-to-Have Experience within creative strategy, performance creative, or paid social specifically - valuable but not essential. Our Head of Creative Strategy owns the domain methodology; you bring the leadership lens Understanding of DTC / e-commerce business models and the brands we serve Familiarity with the Meta and TikTok advertising ecosystems Experience with AI-augmented creative workflows or production innovation What Success Looks Like In your first 3 months: You've built trust with every Creative Lead and Senior Strategist - they see you as someone who makes them better You've established a clear operating rhythm: regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and a visible presence across the department You've identified the top 3 operational or cultural improvements the department needs and started executing on them Katy and the senior team are operating with more confidence and autonomy because you've created the leadership structure that supports them By month 6: The department is running at a higher standard - measurably. Creative quality, team satisfaction, and delivery consistency have all improved You've developed at least 2 senior team members into demonstrably stronger leaders You're a trusted voice at the senior management table - contributing to business strategy, not just department updates The CCO's time has shifted: less firefighting, more innovation - because you own the department's operational performance About the Soar Group The Soar Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance agency groups, home to three specialist agencies. On the inside, we work as one: Hambi Media: Performance creative agency for Meta, delivering High Production, UGC, and Static ads. The UK's largest performance creative division. For You Advertising: The UK's independent TikTok agency, specialising in TikTok paid media, TikTok Shop, and creator-led content at scale. Soar With Us: Paid social and paid search, managing media buying and growth strategy across the group's client portfolio. Together, the group manages over £100M in ad spend, works with category-leading D2C brands, and operates the UK's largest Creative Strategy department with design, production, strategy, and UGC all under one roof. What Sets Us Apart Nominated for Meta's Creative Diversity Award 2025, the only independent agency recognised Highest independent agency spend on Meta in 2025 Official TikTok Agency Partner, Creative Partner, and one of the only TikTok Shop Partners across UK and US Two production studios (London and Manchester) Creators of D2C Diaries, one of the UK's leading eCommerce podcasts Partnered with Meta, TikTok, Foreplay, and Triple Whale Benefits 28 days paid holiday including birthday leave, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Long-service holiday scheme: after 2 years' service, you'll receive 1 extra day of annual leave for every year of service Flexible and hybrid working (2 days in office) Regular team socials Company Private Health and life insurance scheme Company pension scheme Work abroad for 1 month a year
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Head of Creative Strategy ECD Business Unit 2 Performance Creative Strategy & Operations Reports to: Chief Creative Officer Function: External Creative Division (ECD), Business Unit 2 Location: Hybrid, Central London (Camden) Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefit Scheme + 28 days Paid Holiday + Private Health The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced operator and leader to join the senior management team of the UK's largest performance creative department. Hambi Media (ECD) is the creative engine of the Soar Group - the UK's independent Meta agency. Our Creative Strategy department is the group's single biggest revenue driver, producing performance creative across High Production video, UGC, and Static for 7-9 figure DTC and e-commerce brands. We manage over £100M in ad spend and operate 13 creative pods. This is not a role for someone who wants to write scripts or build decks. This is a senior leadership hire focused on how the department runs, scales, and performs. You will partner with the Head of Creative Strategy (who owns the creative methodology and domain expertise) while you take ownership of operational excellence, leadership structure, and department performance. Your role is to turn a high-performing department into a world-class one through systems, standards, and people. What You'll Own Department Leadership & Team Development Lead and line-manage a team of Creative Leads, Senior Creative Strategists, and Creative Strategists - setting the bar for performance, accountability, and professional standards across the department Develop senior strategists and creative leads into confident, autonomous leaders - coaching them through difficult conversations, client escalations, strategic thinking, and team management Partner with the Head of Creative Strategy on department direction: you bring the leadership and operational excellence; she brings the creative strategy domain expertise Own the people strategy for the department: performance management, progression frameworks, capacity planning, and succession Build and maintain a department culture of ownership, curiosity, and relentless improvement - one where the team is motivated, stretched, and proud to work Operational Excellence & Standards Set and enforce quality standards across all creative output - High Production, UGC, and Static - ensuring consistency across every pod Champion process improvement and identify bottlenecks before they become blockers - from briefing workflows to reporting cadences to production handoffs Act as the feedback loop between the Creative Strategy team and senior leadership - surfacing patterns, risks, and opportunities that the CCO needs to see Drive accountability through clear KPIs, and a rhythm of performance conversations that keep the department sharp Strategic & Commercial Impact Ensure the department's creative output is commercially impactful - work that drives measurable results for clients across Meta, whilst remaining profitable Support the commercial growth of the department - working with the CCO and wider C-suite to evolve the service offering, identify revenue opportunities, and contribute to business strategy Think beyond delivery: you're here to help shape what the department becomes, not just keep it running Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Account Management, Production, Post-Production, and Media Buying teams to ensure seamless delivery and aligned priorities Contribute to department-wide rituals (Monthly Momentum, Friday shoutouts, quarterly reviews) and drive cross-pod knowledge sharing Be a visible, trusted leader across the wider group - not just within the Creative Strategy team Who We're Looking For This role demands someone who can lead from the front, raise the bar on creative thinking and leadership, and take ownership of outcomes, not just output. Must-Have Proven experience leading large teams (20+ people minimum) - this is the most important requirement. You've built, scaled, or led a department or function of this size, ideally within an agency or marketing services environment Experience developing senior executors into leaders - you've coached managers, set progression frameworks, and built the kind of leadership bench that lets a department run without you in every room Strong commercial acumen - you've owned department P&Ls and are experienced in spreadsheets Agency or marketing services background - you understand the pace, client dynamics, and operational complexity of agency life. Your experience doesn't make you slow or too big for 'scrappiness' when required Excellent communicator - you can present in an empowering and inspiring way, lead team meetings, deliver tough feedback with care, and write clearly Cultural leader - you naturally set the tone for the teams around you. People want to work for you because you make them better Nice-to-Have Experience within creative strategy, performance creative, or paid social specifically - valuable but not essential. Our Head of Creative Strategy owns the domain methodology; you bring the leadership lens Understanding of DTC / e-commerce business models and the brands we serve Familiarity with the Meta and TikTok advertising ecosystems Experience with AI-augmented creative workflows or production innovation What Success Looks Like In your first 3 months: You've built trust with every Creative Lead and Senior Strategist - they see you as someone who makes them better You've established a clear operating rhythm: regular 1:1s, performance check-ins, and a visible presence across the department You've identified the top 3 operational or cultural improvements the department needs and started executing on them Katy and the senior team are operating with more confidence and autonomy because you've created the leadership structure that supports them By month 6: The department is running at a higher standard - measurably. Creative quality, team satisfaction, and delivery consistency have all improved You've developed at least 2 senior team members into demonstrably stronger leaders You're a trusted voice at the senior management table - contributing to business strategy, not just department updates The CCO's time has shifted: less firefighting, more innovation - because you own the department's operational performance About the Soar Group The Soar Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance agency groups, home to three specialist agencies. On the inside, we work as one: Hambi Media: Performance creative agency for Meta, delivering High Production, UGC, and Static ads. The UK's largest performance creative division. For You Advertising: The UK's independent TikTok agency, specialising in TikTok paid media, TikTok Shop, and creator-led content at scale. Soar With Us: Paid social and paid search, managing media buying and growth strategy across the group's client portfolio. Together, the group manages over £100M in ad spend, works with category-leading D2C brands, and operates the UK's largest Creative Strategy department with design, production, strategy, and UGC all under one roof. What Sets Us Apart Nominated for Meta's Creative Diversity Award 2025, the only independent agency recognised Highest independent agency spend on Meta in 2025 Official TikTok Agency Partner, Creative Partner, and one of the only TikTok Shop Partners across UK and US Two production studios (London and Manchester) Creators of D2C Diaries, one of the UK's leading eCommerce podcasts Partnered with Meta, TikTok, Foreplay, and Triple Whale Benefits 28 days paid holiday including birthday leave, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Long-service holiday scheme: after 2 years' service, you'll receive 1 extra day of annual leave for every year of service Flexible and hybrid working (2 days in office) Regular team socials Company Private Health and life insurance scheme Company pension scheme Work abroad for 1 month a year
Oban International is a digital marketing agency specialising in international growth. We help our clients expand into new markets and connect with audiences anywhere in the world. We're growing fast and are looking for a Paid Media Strategist to join our award-winning team. We operate fully hybrid working, which means that you can work from our Brighton office or from home-whatever suits you best. No matter where you work we make sure we get together a couple of times a month in person. If you have significant paid media experience, working at a senior level, enjoy working closely with clients, and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, this could be the role for you. About the role As a Paid Media Strategist, you'll be a key member of our paid media team. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading strategy and delivering high-performing campaigns across multiple platforms. You'll work with senior stakeholders, shaping long-term paid media strategies and ensuring your clients stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. You'll also play an important role internally, mentoring team members, contributing to new business, and helping us continue to develop our offering. What you'll be doing Leading paid media strategy across a portfolio of international clients Planning and executing campaigns across multiple platforms Defining targeting approaches, account structures, and bid strategies Analysing performance and delivering clear, actionable insights Building strong, trusted relationships with clients Presenting strategy, results, and recommendations with confidence Mentoring and supporting junior team members Contributing to new business pitches and product development Our clients span a wide range of industries and global markets, so an interest in different cultures-and what drives people-is key. About you You'll have: An established understanding of Paid e-commerce activities at large Experience with Search: Google Ads mainly, Microsoft Ads a plus Experience with Social: Meta & TikTok A track record of building and executing successful strategies Strong client management and communication skills Solid campaign management and optimisation experience You are: Organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities Detail-oriented, with a high standard of work A proactive problem-solver Commercially minded Keen to develop your leadership and management skills Experience in programmatic is a bonus, but not essential. You might already be a strategist looking for more responsibility, or ready to step up into a strategic role. Language skills are welcome given our international client base, but not required-our team operates in English alongside our multilingual LIME network. What next? If you want more information, or if you are ready to apply, please email We look forward to hearing from you! Why Oban International? We help brands grow internationally through digital marketing, powered by local market insight. By understanding cultural nuance, we deliver strategies that drive real performance across global markets. As an employee-owned business, you'll be part of a collaborative, friendly team working with a diverse mix of clients, including global brands. What you can expect: A supportive, people-first culture Flexible hybrid working A 9-day fortnight Ongoing training and development opportunities Regular team socials and events A strong focus on wellbeing, community, and sustainability A competitive salary and benefits package What our team says "Couldn't find a nicer group of people - friendly, helpful and positive. Everyone will pitch in and look out for other people." - 2 years at Oban "It was the right decision to join - in my first six months here I've learned and improved so much." - 6 months at Oban "This is the best job I've ever had. Balanced, friendly hard-working people. Everyone pulls their weight. You can rely on the team and trust them. I appreciate the time I'm given to learn and improve." - 3 years at Oban
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Oban International is a digital marketing agency specialising in international growth. We help our clients expand into new markets and connect with audiences anywhere in the world. We're growing fast and are looking for a Paid Media Strategist to join our award-winning team. We operate fully hybrid working, which means that you can work from our Brighton office or from home-whatever suits you best. No matter where you work we make sure we get together a couple of times a month in person. If you have significant paid media experience, working at a senior level, enjoy working closely with clients, and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, this could be the role for you. About the role As a Paid Media Strategist, you'll be a key member of our paid media team. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, leading strategy and delivering high-performing campaigns across multiple platforms. You'll work with senior stakeholders, shaping long-term paid media strategies and ensuring your clients stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. You'll also play an important role internally, mentoring team members, contributing to new business, and helping us continue to develop our offering. What you'll be doing Leading paid media strategy across a portfolio of international clients Planning and executing campaigns across multiple platforms Defining targeting approaches, account structures, and bid strategies Analysing performance and delivering clear, actionable insights Building strong, trusted relationships with clients Presenting strategy, results, and recommendations with confidence Mentoring and supporting junior team members Contributing to new business pitches and product development Our clients span a wide range of industries and global markets, so an interest in different cultures-and what drives people-is key. About you You'll have: An established understanding of Paid e-commerce activities at large Experience with Search: Google Ads mainly, Microsoft Ads a plus Experience with Social: Meta & TikTok A track record of building and executing successful strategies Strong client management and communication skills Solid campaign management and optimisation experience You are: Organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities Detail-oriented, with a high standard of work A proactive problem-solver Commercially minded Keen to develop your leadership and management skills Experience in programmatic is a bonus, but not essential. You might already be a strategist looking for more responsibility, or ready to step up into a strategic role. Language skills are welcome given our international client base, but not required-our team operates in English alongside our multilingual LIME network. What next? If you want more information, or if you are ready to apply, please email We look forward to hearing from you! Why Oban International? We help brands grow internationally through digital marketing, powered by local market insight. By understanding cultural nuance, we deliver strategies that drive real performance across global markets. As an employee-owned business, you'll be part of a collaborative, friendly team working with a diverse mix of clients, including global brands. What you can expect: A supportive, people-first culture Flexible hybrid working A 9-day fortnight Ongoing training and development opportunities Regular team socials and events A strong focus on wellbeing, community, and sustainability A competitive salary and benefits package What our team says "Couldn't find a nicer group of people - friendly, helpful and positive. Everyone will pitch in and look out for other people." - 2 years at Oban "It was the right decision to join - in my first six months here I've learned and improved so much." - 6 months at Oban "This is the best job I've ever had. Balanced, friendly hard-working people. Everyone pulls their weight. You can rely on the team and trust them. I appreciate the time I'm given to learn and improve." - 3 years at Oban
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilising more than 46 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimises and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfilment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern's ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces-including Amazon, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit We are looking for an Ecommerce Director to join our European Team in London to support the scaling of the business by driving the performance of the brands we represent on Amazon and other Marketplaces. This is a commercial leadership role with Europe wide responsibilities. The role reports into the VP of Ecommerce and it will lead a team of both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists. You will be responsible for the relationship and financial performance of the portfolio of global brands that your team manages. You will support and coach your team in defining and implementing the end to end growth and profitability plan for the portfolio of brands managed by your team by working cross functionally with Operations, Content, Advertising, Creative, Merchandising and Finance. You will also identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and best practices by leading cross functional projects to implement processes to scale the organisation in the EU. You are a strategic and commercial Leader who engages partners and internal stakeholders towards a common goal. You display a high level of emotional intelligence and have a track record of developing people to perform at their best. You have a growth mindset and can lead a team through the ambiguity of fast changing landscapes. Core responsibilities Drive revenue and profit growth for your portfolio of brands in the EU across marketplaces through a data driven approach. Define and execute against a clear end to end plan to achieve targets via promotional planning, seasonal phasing, NPD launches, advertising campaigns, SEO/content optimisation, CX and operational improvements. Director will manage both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists to deliver core commercial objectives across brand and advertising. Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that an efficient operation is delivered across the end to end value chain. Lead by example by getting into the details and relentlessly seeking out opportunities to drive sales and remove defects. Own the budgeting process and forward looking plan for your portfolio of brands to include sales, profit margins and investment levels. Build trust with your brand portfolio to deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Have a passion for continuous improvement by using tech to build and automate processes to scale the business at pace. What will I need to thrive in this role? Proven commercial leadership experience working within an ecommerce business, with prior marketplace experience preferable but not required. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams to achieve business goals. Ability to provide clear direction, foster collaboration, manage performance, and support professional growth. Analytical and able to make sense of data and complexity. Can influence externally and internally to achieve common goals. Able to deal with ambiguity and to thrive in a fast paced, start up type environment by pivoting priorities. A proactive nature, problem and innovative solver. Excellent time management and organisation skills to prioritise workloads effectively. What is the hiring process? An initial phone interview with Pattern's talent acquisition team Focus Interview with our VP of Ecommerce (1 hour) Focus Interview with our Director (1 hour) Additional focus interview with Managing Director (1 hour) Top Grading with HR and Reference collection Offer How can I stand out as an applicant? Be clear, concise and specific when explaining a point (STAR model and answer first are the suggested frameworks). Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples. Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team. Focus on mentioning how you would make a difference at Pattern. Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics. We are looking for individuals who are: Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern's processes and outcomes. Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognises problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data. Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner's expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritises the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern. Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognises the specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners. Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolve quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include: 28 days Holiday (increasing to 32 days with each year of service) Competitive salary and stock option available upon joining Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office Tues Thurs) Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Work from Anywhere policy for up to 4 weeks a year Free breakfast and snacks in the office Regular company socials
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilising more than 46 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimises and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfilment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern's ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces-including Amazon, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit We are looking for an Ecommerce Director to join our European Team in London to support the scaling of the business by driving the performance of the brands we represent on Amazon and other Marketplaces. This is a commercial leadership role with Europe wide responsibilities. The role reports into the VP of Ecommerce and it will lead a team of both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists. You will be responsible for the relationship and financial performance of the portfolio of global brands that your team manages. You will support and coach your team in defining and implementing the end to end growth and profitability plan for the portfolio of brands managed by your team by working cross functionally with Operations, Content, Advertising, Creative, Merchandising and Finance. You will also identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and best practices by leading cross functional projects to implement processes to scale the organisation in the EU. You are a strategic and commercial Leader who engages partners and internal stakeholders towards a common goal. You display a high level of emotional intelligence and have a track record of developing people to perform at their best. You have a growth mindset and can lead a team through the ambiguity of fast changing landscapes. Core responsibilities Drive revenue and profit growth for your portfolio of brands in the EU across marketplaces through a data driven approach. Define and execute against a clear end to end plan to achieve targets via promotional planning, seasonal phasing, NPD launches, advertising campaigns, SEO/content optimisation, CX and operational improvements. Director will manage both Senior eCommerce Managers and Senior Advertising Strategists to deliver core commercial objectives across brand and advertising. Proactively manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure that an efficient operation is delivered across the end to end value chain. Lead by example by getting into the details and relentlessly seeking out opportunities to drive sales and remove defects. Own the budgeting process and forward looking plan for your portfolio of brands to include sales, profit margins and investment levels. Build trust with your brand portfolio to deliver outstanding client satisfaction. Have a passion for continuous improvement by using tech to build and automate processes to scale the business at pace. What will I need to thrive in this role? Proven commercial leadership experience working within an ecommerce business, with prior marketplace experience preferable but not required. Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams to achieve business goals. Ability to provide clear direction, foster collaboration, manage performance, and support professional growth. Analytical and able to make sense of data and complexity. Can influence externally and internally to achieve common goals. Able to deal with ambiguity and to thrive in a fast paced, start up type environment by pivoting priorities. A proactive nature, problem and innovative solver. Excellent time management and organisation skills to prioritise workloads effectively. What is the hiring process? An initial phone interview with Pattern's talent acquisition team Focus Interview with our VP of Ecommerce (1 hour) Focus Interview with our Director (1 hour) Additional focus interview with Managing Director (1 hour) Top Grading with HR and Reference collection Offer How can I stand out as an applicant? Be clear, concise and specific when explaining a point (STAR model and answer first are the suggested frameworks). Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples. Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team. Focus on mentioning how you would make a difference at Pattern. Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics. We are looking for individuals who are: Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern's processes and outcomes. Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognises problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data. Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner's expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritises the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern. Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognises the specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners. Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolve quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include: 28 days Holiday (increasing to 32 days with each year of service) Competitive salary and stock option available upon joining Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office Tues Thurs) Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and pay Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Work from Anywhere policy for up to 4 weeks a year Free breakfast and snacks in the office Regular company socials