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Director of Media & Creative

Hoop Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Director of Media & Creative based in Cardiff with hybrid working options.
  • The salary is circa £65,000, accompanied by excellent benefits such as private medical health and 25 days of annual leave.
  • Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in media strategy or creative direction, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • The role involves leading teams across various media channels, overseeing strategic development, and ensuring impactful brand storytelling.
  • The organization offers a collaborative work environment with additional perks like a generous training budget and enhanced family-friendly policies.
Location: Cardiff-Hybrid Salary: Circa £65,000 plus excellent benefits including private medical health, 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day off for your Birthday & at Christmas (annual leave increases in line with length of service), enhanced family friendly policies. Contract: Full-time, PermanentWe’re working  with an exciting and forward-thinking organisation to find an exceptional Director of Media & Creative — someone who brings both strategic vision and creative flair, and who knows how to lead talented teams across paid media, content, and storytelling to deliver real impact.This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of multiple high-performing teams and influence the creative and commercial success of a growing business.The Role As Director of Media & Creative, you’ll oversee the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of Paid Media, Earned, Shared & Owned (ESO) Media, and Creative functions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to deliver integrated campaigns that are insight-led, bold, and consistently aligned with both client needs and broader business goals.From big brand ideas to smart, data-driven media strategies — this is a hands-on leadership role where your ideas, energy and ability to inspire others will drive results.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and support the development of paid, earned, shared and owned media strategies.
  • Oversee media planning, buying, and performance — across digital, social, and traditional channels.
  • Champion creative direction, ensuring brand storytelling is impactful and audience-led.
  • Guide the creation of high-quality content across multiple formats and platforms.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary team across media and creative.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency in message, tone, and execution.
  • Work with senior stakeholders on new business strategy, performance, and profitability.
  • Manage team budgets, resources, and utilisation effectively, ensuring delivery aligns with commercial goals.
What We’re Looking For
  • 8+ years’ experience in media strategy, creative direction, or integrated campaign leadership.
  • At least 3 years in a senior leadership role, with a proven ability to inspire high-performing teams.
  • Strong grasp of digital and traditional media channels, content marketing, and creative trends.
  • Comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on delivery.
  • Data-savvy with an ability to interpret insight and use it to improve campaign performance.
  • Commercially minded — able to lead on budgeting, profitability, and resource planning.
  • Exceptional communicator and collaborator.
What’s on Offer
  • 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off and an extra day at Christmas
  • Private medical insurance, including dental and mental health cover
  • 4% matched pension contributions
  • Monthly wellbeing hour
  • Hybrid working and flexible culture (core hours 10–4)
  • Summer Fridays (early finish during June, July, August)
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Generous training and development budget
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 3 months full sick pay
  • Mental Health First Aid scheme
  • A creative, collaborative and values-led working environment
If you're a strategic thinker with a creative heart — someone who can bring structure, innovation, and inspiration to a growing team — we’d love to hear from you.Apply today or get in touch with the team at Hoop for a confidential conversation.

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