Social network you want to login/join with:
Fractional Managing Director, Southampton
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 31.05.2025
Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description:
Location: Remote-first (London availability preferred)
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Freelance, 1–2 days/week initially, growing to 3–4 days/week in 2026
Rate: £350–£500/day (commensurate with experience)
About KIT Studios: KIT Studios is a purpose-led, culturally fluent agency at the intersection of PR, talent management, and brand storytelling in the global hair industry. We collaborate with visionary hairdressers and culture-shaping brands to craft campaigns and content that drive relevance and growth. Our team is female-founded, values-driven, and creatively ambitious.
The Role
We’re seeking a Fractional Managing Director to lead KIT Studios through a pivotal phase of growth and transformation. This leadership role requires a combination of sharp commercial acumen and creative sensibility, thriving in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
You will refine our strategic direction, oversee operations, nurture team development, and cultivate client relationships, bringing a culturally attuned perspective to our growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic & Agency Leadership: Shape and drive the agency’s vision, strategy, and brand positioning. Act as a sparring partner to the founder, providing insights into scaling and innovation.
* Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations, ensure smooth workflows, and optimize systems for growth.
* Team & Culture Management: Mentor and guide creative and strategic teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
* Client Oversight & Brand Stewardship: Maintain key client relationships, ensure value delivery, and lead strategic reviews.
* Growth & New Business: Identify new opportunities, support proposals, and lead pitches.
* Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, financial health, and collaborate on forecasting.
* Cultural & Social-First Thinking: Bring a modern perspective on content, trends, and communication, shaping agency presence across PR, socials, and branding.
You’ll Bring
* 3–5+ years’ leadership experience in a creative agency, studio, or startup, preferably in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or cultural sectors.
* Strong knowledge of the hairdressing industry and its cultural/media influence.
* Proven leadership in teams, clients, and strategy with clarity and creativity.
* Empathetic leadership and excellent management skills.
* Deep understanding of PR, social media, and content ecosystems.
* Financial fluency, capable of reading P&L statements and making informed decisions.
* An entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to leadership.
Why Join Us?
KIT Studios is a cultural platform and creative collective. If you’re passionate about purpose-driven work, innovative thinking, and the power of beauty to shape culture, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Join a small, visionary team during an exciting growth phase, with opportunities to lead and evolve the agency alongside deeply committed, bold thinkers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr