Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science.
We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Project Director for a 6‑month contract, reporting to the Operations Director. The role involves steering larger and more complex projects and programmes for TCCC brands, setting standards, and driving operational excellence across all client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Delivery: Manage end‑to‑end execution of complex global integrated projects, oversee setup, scope, timelines, and work with BD/AD to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery across TV/video, print, digital, social and influencer campaigns.
- Operational Excellence: Define, implement and continuously optimise project management methodologies, tools and processes across the department.
- Cross‑Functional Integration: Act as liaison between agency functions (Account Management, Strategy, Creative, Production, Technology) to ensure seamless strategic coordination and resource allocation across large‑scale programmes.
- Financial & Commercial Stewardship: Accountable for financial health of the delivery portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, margin responsibility and resource utilisation to ensure profitability.
- Risk & Issue Governance: Manage robust risk frameworks, identify portfolio‑level risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as trusted advisor on delivery strategy, performance and best practices, partnering with day‑to‑day account leads.
- Standards & Quality Assurance: Enforce high standards for all project documentation, deliverables and communication.
- Innovation & Futureproofing: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, driving innovation within the delivery function.
- Resource Management Strategy: Collaborate with the Resource Manager and Operations Directors to optimise staffing allocation and develop project management talent.
- Strategic Communications: Facilitate high‑level internal and external discussions related to delivery.
- Embrace AI: Apply AI and WPP Open tools for efficiencies such as transcription, summarisation and feedback consolidation.
- Adapt to Change: Embrace continuous transformation and be open to engaging with change.
Key Skills
- Proven experience as a Project Director within a creative agency environment.
- Solid understanding and application of project management principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in end‑to‑end project management, including setup, budgeting, resource allocation and reporting.
- Experience on large integrated and global accounts with strong financial acumen.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time‑management abilities, managing multiple workstreams.
- Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality standards.
- Solution‑oriented mindset with adaptability to dynamic environments.
- Familiarity with industry‑standard project tools, processes, platforms, and digital opportunities.
How we help you Thrive
- 25 days annual leave (5 additional days optional purchase)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
- Flexible Working Model: core hours 10am – 4pm
- Thrive Fitness & Lifestyle: up to £25/month towards exercise or lifestyle memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme: talking therapy and discounts
- Annual eye tests (if glasses needed for VDU) – £50 towards glasses
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance – 4× Annual Salary
- Help@Hand: GP appointments, therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition advice, discounts
- Thrive Coaching – 3 sessions per year
- Charity Match Fundraising up to £250
We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We encourage all candidates to express their true selves in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
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