Account Director
Location: Leamington Spa (hybrid working)
Maternity Leave Contract - 12 months
This is a chance to join a close-knit, experienced team working with long-standing clients in a sector we know and care about. You’ll be given the space to lead, contribute ideas, and play a key role in shaping campaigns that deliver real outcomes. Clients trust us and value our input – and we work in a way that’s collaborative, open and free from unnecessary layers.
Adgen is a media agency with deep roots in Higher Education. We help universities and education brands connect with the right audiences and stand out in a competitive market. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and we’re proud of the results we achieve. We're looking for someone with strong media experience who can help raise the bar even further.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading day-to-day relationships with Higher Education clients, acting as their strategic partner and key point of contact
* Developing clear, effective media strategies across the full channel mix – from digital to OOH, audio and beyond
* Bringing media expertise to the table, helping clients understand where to invest and why
* Overseeing campaign planning, buying and delivery – ensuring everything runs smoothly and to a high standard
* Collaborating with internal teams and media partners to bring the best thinking and execution to every project
* Supporting seasonal campaign planning and drawing insight from results to inform future activity
* Coaching and mentoring junior team members to build capability across the team
* Contributing to a positive, focused and forward-thinking agency culture
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a media agency or integrated agency environment
* A strong track record in media planning and buying, across both digital and traditional channels
* Strategic thinking, commercial awareness and a keen eye for detail
* Confidence in leading client conversations and managing multiple workstreams
* Understanding of the Higher Education landscape is a bonus, but not essential
* A collaborative, calm and proactive approach – someone who brings clarity and energy to the role
Why Adgen?
We’re a media agency that brings ideas and execution together. Clients trust us to deliver work that’s smart, grounded and effective – and we take that seriously. We’re not hierarchical or corporate. We’re a team of good people doing great work, and we want someone who’ll add to that.
We’re also part of Audience Collective – a group of independent specialist agencies who work together across media, creative, digital and insight. That gives us access to a wider community of expertise, support and shared knowledge – all while keeping the agility and culture of a smaller agency.
If you’re ready for a role that brings together media craft, strategy and real client impact, we’d love to hear from you.