142 Advertising Director jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the conceptualisation and development of innovative creative ideas for client campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Inspire, mentor, and manage creative teams (designers, copywriters, art directors).
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of creative projects, ensuring quality and adherence to briefs.
• Develop and present compelling creative concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Champion creative excellence and push the boundaries of conventional advertising.
• Collaborate with account management and strategy teams to ensure creative aligns with client objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in creative advertising.
• Contribute to new business pitches and agency marketing efforts.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inspiring creative environment.
• Ensure brand consistency and effectiveness across all creative deliverables.

• Extensive experience as a Creative Director or Senior Art Director/Copywriter in an advertising agency.
• A strong, diverse portfolio demonstrating a track record of successful and innovative campaigns.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling, and strategic insight.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding presentation and communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of digital, social, print, and broadcast media.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in leading new business pitches.
• Passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail.
• Relevant degree in design, advertising, or a related field is preferred.

• Develop and articulate compelling creative strategies and concepts for advertising campaigns across various media, including digital, print, TV, and social.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of art directors, copywriters, designers, and other creative professionals.
• Oversee the entire creative process from brief to final execution, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and media planning teams to ensure creative work aligns with client goals and market insights.
• Present creative concepts and strategies effectively to clients, building strong relationships and gaining buy-in.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behaviour to inform creative direction.
• Champion innovation and push creative boundaries to develop distinctive and impactful campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all creative outputs.
• Manage creative budgets and resources effectively.
• Contribute to new business pitches and client acquisition efforts.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on creative work at all stages of development.

• Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Fine Arts, Design, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in advertising creative roles, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing award-winning creative work across multiple platforms.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
• Deep understanding of advertising principles, branding, and marketing strategy.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually.
• Proficiency with design software and digital marketing trends is a plus.

• Develop and oversee the execution of creative strategies for a diverse range of advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, including art directors, copywriters, and designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Translate client objectives and brand strategies into compelling creative concepts.
• Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to clients and stakeholders, effectively articulating the rationale and vision.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative quality, originality, and effectiveness across all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts to inform creative direction.
• Manage creative budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Drive innovation in creative approaches and storytelling techniques.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering impactful solutions.
• Oversee the creative process from brief to final execution, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Contribute to new business pitches and client acquisition efforts.
• Champion a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement within the creative department.
• Review and approve all creative output before client presentation.
• Represent the company's creative capabilities both internally and externally.

• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing award-winning advertising campaigns across various media.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in advertising creative, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Creative Director, Art Director).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams to produce exceptional work.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking, storytelling, and visual communication skills.
• Deep understanding of advertising principles, branding, digital marketing, and emerging media.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Proven experience managing creative budgets and project timelines.
• Excellent understanding of production processes across various media (print, digital, video, etc.).
• A Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Design, Communications, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is a plus.
• A passion for creativity and a relentless drive for innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Marketing Director will lead marketing strategies and campaigns to drive growth and brand visibility within the legal services industry. Based in Manchester, this role requires expertise in crafting and executing impactful marketing plans.

Client Details

The employer is a medium-sized organisation within the legal services sector, known for its focus on delivering tailored solutions to its clients. The company offers a professional and structured environment, fostering innovation and growth.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Marketing Director:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the creation and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Manage and mentor the marketing team to achieve departmental goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure brand consistency and alignment.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance using key metrics and analytics tools.
• Manage the marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Build relationships with external agencies and stakeholders to enhance marketing efforts.

Profile

A successful Marketing Director should have:

• A strong background in marketing leadership within the professional services or legal industry.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing marketing strategies.
• Proven experience within Paid Media and Lead Generation.
• Experience managing and motivating a marketing team.
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate market data and campaign performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
• A track record of managing budgets and delivering results within allocated resources.
• Relevant qualifications in marketing or a related field.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary package ranging between 70,000 and 110,000 per annum.
• Opportunities to shape the marketing strategy for a growing organisation in Manchester.
• A permanent role within a professional and structured environment.
• Potential for career advancement within the business services industry.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of Marketing, apply now to join a thriving organisation in Manchester.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London  and major UK cities and 4 in New York  and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco  in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons  in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand.  Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand  in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range.

Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Marketing Director  to join our Marketing Team based in Park Royal.

The Role: 

This is a key role in Wasabi’s growth strategy to double the size of the business in the next five years. The Marketing Director will oversee our brand building activity with focus on driving penetration and conversion in our 40-strong UK restaurant business and through our grocery partners. The successful candidate will shape the overall strategy to build on Wasabi’s credentials to become a trusted and loved brand.

The role will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of all current and future propositions and marketing activity to achieve our growth ambitions and drive commercial success. They will partner with the Food Team to bring customer insight to our menu development and ensure we capitalise on trends in the QSR and grocery markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve the Wasabi brand vision, personality and values to inform our creative strategy, visual identity and tone of voice. Act as the guardian to ensure consistent representation of our brand throughout the customer journey
• Develop and implement the three-year brand strategy aligning across our restaurant and grocery businesses and driving synergies where possible
• Oversee a robust and data-led process for reviewing marketing activity to drive continuous improvement in ROI
• Lead a cross-functional team to drive restaurant like-for-like sales growth, maximising transaction value through alignment of marketing activity, product availability and ‘in-restaurant’ customer experience
• Bring customer and trend insight to the food development process, partnering with the food and commercial teams to capitalize on opportunities whilst maintaining alignment to our brand promise
• Champion sustainability and that ESG considerations are applied to marketing activity, product development and packaging decisions
• Lead a cross-functional team on packaging design and development alongside the Procurement and Food teams
• Source and develop new product or sales channel opportunities and drive them through to compelling customer propositions, working closely with the Restaurant Operations teams
• Support the successful opening of equity owned restaurants and any co-marketing activity for franchise partnerships
• Define and implement Wasabi’s PR and social strategy to develop a balanced and broad dialogue with our customers and the wider public. Optimise both business (LinkedIn) and social (TikTok, Instagram etc) channels
• Oversee our agency and supplier partnerships to ensure return on investment and adherence to our service levels and impact
• Lead the pricing strategy for restaurants menus - executing pricing and promotional changes and evaluating performance and impact
• Develop and implement a Restaurant commercial playbook and lead a cross-functional working group to establish local restaurant marketing strategy and establish a ‘local’ vs ‘centrally’ managed approach
• Partner with Area Managers to develop an understanding in operations about sales drivers and how operational teams can maximise sales and brand perception
• Lead merchandising optimization and range reviews to maximise transaction value, alongside the Operations & Food teams
• Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a high performing team

The ideal candidate for this role will be a commercial marketing leader with extensive experience of driving results in QSR, retail or hospitality environment, alongside solid

exposure to FMCG. They should demonstrate the ability to balance short-term sales driving activity whilst balancing long-term brand development. Candidates should be educated to degree level, ideally with a post graduate Marketing qualification.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking with a passion for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Data literacy with the ability to ‘speak to the numbers’
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to evaluate campaign performance and ROI
• Experience in developing, managing and working within budgets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrives on building strong working relationships. Able to build trust and credibility across the business
• A track record of building creative and ground-breaking marketing campaigns and well-versed in understanding current trends on social and digital
• Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to build a high-performing and engaged team

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
•  (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.

COME ROLL WITH US!

We are working exclusively with a leading food manufacturer in London to recruit a talented Marketing Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who combines strong marketing expertise with proven sales experience, ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced consumer market.

As Marketing Manager, you will shape and deliver creative campaigns that drive brand growth while also engaging directly with customers and commercial teams to maximise sales opportunities. The successful candidate will be confident managing budgets, leading brand strategy, and collaborating across functions to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of marketing strategy across multiple channels.

• Work closely with sales teams to create customer-centric campaigns and drive revenue.

• Manage brand positioning, communications, and product launches.

• Analyse performance data and ROI to refine and improve marketing activity.

• Contribute to broader commercial strategy, reporting to the Marketing Director.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a Marketing Manager or senior marketing professional within food/FMCG.

• Essential: demonstrable sales experience alongside marketing expertise.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and commercial acumen.

• Career-driven and ambitious, with aspirations to grow into a Marketing Director role.

Heyne Tillett Steel is an award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007 by directors Andy Heyne, Mark Tillett and Tom Steel, the practice now has over 180 people.

We are currently working on exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK for many of the leading developers and architects. As an Employee Ownership Trust, we are committed to the development and success of our staff while maintaining the ethos of the practice. If you want to be part of a young, friendly and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

We are seeking a Marketing Director to provide leadership, vision and strategic direction for one of the UKs most exciting and dynamic Engineering consultancies as we continue to grow and strengthen our position in the industry.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on helping shape and deliver business strategy.

You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a comprehensive and experienced in-house the team, while working closely with the Founders and Board Directors to define and implement strategies that enhance our profile, reinforce our values and drive meaningful engagement with clients and partners.

With proven experience in delivering high-impact campaigns, websites and brand initiatives along with making sure the day-to-day is world class, you will bring both creativity and commercial acumen to the role. A confident and strategic thinker, you will be comfortable challenging ideas at the highest level while remaining hands-on and involved in delivery.

Above all, you will be a completer-finisher, able to turn vision into reality and ensure every initiative adds value to the practice.

Heyne Tillett Steel is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy that drives sustainable growth and brand loyalty.
• Oversee all marketing functions, including digital marketing, content creation, public relations, events, and advertising.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and threats.
• Define and manage the marketing budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximizing ROI.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track marketing effectiveness and report on progress to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, partners, and media contacts.
• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels and touchpoints.
• Drive customer acquisition and retention strategies through data-informed decision-making.
• Stay abreast of emerging marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive marketing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership or director role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic marketing plans that achieved significant business outcomes.
• Expertise in a wide range of marketing disciplines, including digital, content, social media, PR, and traditional advertising.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial marketing budgets.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with marketing automation tools, CRM systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• A passion for innovation and a forward-thinking approach to marketing.