Director of Agency Value, Advertising, London - Hybrid

This opportunity can be offered on a 4 day week

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the commercial future of the UK’s agency community — driving innovation, influencing industry standards, and working alongside some of the most respected professionals in the business.

As a leading voice within the advertising and marketing industry, this organisation represents and supports agencies nationwide through thought leadership, learning, and advocacy, to help agencies do business better and demonstrate the commercial value of their work.

We’re seeking a visionary agency MD/Client Services Director to lead a flagship programme that champions the commercial strength of member agencies and advances best practice across the industry.

Reporting directly to the Director General, this role is central to shaping and delivering a cohesive commercial strategy aligned with the organisation’s broader mission, focusing on business effectiveness, commercial growth, and talent development.

You’ll collaborate with senior industry figures to deliver inspiring thought leadership, events, and initiatives that define the commercial agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long-term commercial strategy and annual plan of activity.

• Lead and coordinate senior working groups driving key commercial themes such as leadership, client relationships, new business, finance, and sustainability.

• Foster collaboration and engagement among senior agency leaders to deliver impactful outcomes.

• Work closely with the organisation’s President and other stakeholders to support industry-wide initiatives and partnerships.

• Manage and develop a Senior Marketing Manager, providing strategic direction and professional growth.

• Translate thought leadership into learning and development opportunities for members.

You’ll be an inspiring leader with deep experience in the advertising or marketing industry, ideally gained in a senior client service or management role. You understand the dynamics of agency–client relationships and have a strong grasp of how commercial value is created in the industry.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior agency management role (e.g. Managing Director, Client Service Director, Business Partner).

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and industry partners.

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and business acumen.

• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.

• Confident communicator who can engage and motivate at all levels.