Programme Director – Greenpark
Greenpark is a global, award‑winning, performance‑driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our purpose is to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people’s lives through performance‑driven content for search and social. We bring expertise in omnichannel search & insights, creative content and performance tech through an ad‑agency and in‑house model.
Our global client portfolio includes Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Kellogg’s, Emma Sleep, De Beers and more.
Our values
* We Strive, Acting Together, With Kindness
We strive to act together and support a positive impact through kindness and respect at our core.
Programme Director – Role Summary
We’re looking for a highly organised and strategic Programme Director to help us scale a major client account as we move into 2026. This pivotal role will lead the operational backbone of a large, integrated programme, bringing clarity, rigour and consistency to how we plan, deliver, and measure our work across multiple workstreams.
You’ll partner closely with senior account leads, discipline heads and the wider delivery team to assess current ways of working, identify gaps and implement structures and processes that enable the team to operate efficiently at scale, without losing pace or creativity.
What you’ll do
Programme Leadership & Cohesion
* Provide leadership to empower and facilitate cross‑functional programme and project teams, defining objectives, ways of working and delivery tactics.
* Ensure cohesion across creative, digital, influencer, paid media and content teams, aligning activity to shared programme goals.
* Act as the central point of integration, balancing structure, collaboration and flexibility to ensure effective end‑to‑end delivery.
* Line manage and develop 2–3 Senior Project Managers.
Process, Governance & Ways of Working
* Collaborate with the existing delivery function to develop and implement governance frameworks, RACI structures and operational processes that bring clarity and accountability.
* Define and embed clear, consistent project workflows, approval processes and cross‑functional collaboration models.
* Evaluate current practices, identify inefficiencies and lead change initiatives to improve delivery quality and pace.
Programme Management & Delivery
* Oversee multi‑workstream delivery, managing dependencies, timelines and risk across internal teams and partner agencies.
* Support trade‑off decisions between quality, cost, scope and time while maintaining team motivation and alignment.
* Coordinate programme‑level planning, milestones and deliverables to ensure progress is visible and controlled.
Reporting, Tools & Performance Framework
* Build and maintain internal and client‑facing reporting frameworks to track progress, KPIs and ROI across workstreams.
* Manage licences and usage of delivery tools and platforms, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
* Support the creation of dashboards and performance measurement frameworks that consolidate visibility of results and identify opportunities for optimisation.
Scaling & Organisational Growth
* Support scale‑up plans by developing repeatable onboarding, documentation and delivery processes in collaboration with the Group Partner, Operations Director and Finance Director.
* Shape hiring and onboarding frameworks to ensure smooth integration of new team members and partners in close collaboration with Operations, HR and Finance.
* Foster a culture of operational excellence and proactive improvement across the team.
* Support the wider account and agency leadership team with any upsell proposals, driving efficient working practices and ensuring responses that are robust across operational areas.
Stakeholder & Partner Management
* Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, ensuring confidence in delivery and governance.
* Collaborate across any inter‑agency team structures to define interfaces, swim lanes, communication protocols and shared accountability.
Risk & Issue Management
* Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks, ensuring visibility and ownership across relevant workstreams.
* Establish escalation paths and contingency plans to address challenges early and effectively.
About You
* Experience in programme leadership, ideally within a marketing, creative, digital or media agency environment.
* Strong understanding of multi‑workstream account structures and the operational nuances of web, content, search and influencer delivery.
* Proven ability to design and implement fit‑for‑purpose processes that balance structure with creativity.
* Highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
* Comfortable leading cross‑functional teams, managing complexity and driving organisational change.
* Experience in managing tools, licences and performance reporting frameworks.
* Ideally experienced in search and/or influencer marketing.
* Familiar with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira) and delivery governance frameworks.
* A recognised programme management qualification (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience is desirable.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role for a natural organiser and change leader who thrives in fast‑moving, collaborative environments. You’ll shape how a major client programme operates day‑to‑day ensuring consistency, efficiency and excellence as we continue to grow.
You’ll have the opportunity to set new standards for delivery quality and cohesion, driving both operational and cultural impact within Greenpark.
EEO Commitment & Support
All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other protected characteristics.
At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity and collaboration, we’re committed to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and everyone can thrive.
Benefits
* 25 days of holidays per year + UK bank holidays and your birthday off.
* Christmas Closure – extra days on top of your holiday allowance.
* A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company (e.g. Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, etc).
* Private pension and private healthcare insurance.
* Access to free VDU eye tests and employee assistance programme (EAP).
* Participation in wellness and peer recognition initiatives (e.g. On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards).
* Social events – Join us for our major annual social events: Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus many other ad‑hoc events.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave allowances.
* WFA policy – work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year.
* Yearly Calm subscription and access to LinkedIn Learning Hub.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Advertising Services
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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