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About the role

We are on the hunt for a Creative Business Lead who thinks differently.

At aip, we are at the forefront of innovation in the creative industry. Our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and nurturing creativity in an energetic and collaborative environment. With offices currently in Brighton, London, Manchester and Cape Town, we are a dynamic and rapidly expanding team. 

Our mission is centred around fostering growth while consistently delivering excellent work. We are currently on the lookout for a distinctive individual, fueled by ambition and enthusiasm, ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute directly to the agency’s growth and success.

About us

Anything is Possible. We believe it so much we made it our brand. 

We partner with leading brands on media, creative and tech solutions that transform client outcomes. Now, we’re the youngest ever agency to receive Effectiveness Accreditation from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising. And we’re still just getting started.

We’re on a mission to transform the industry. We need great clients and great colleagues to help us make it happen.

We are Possiblists.

Are you?

How to apply

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic interim creative business leader to lead our creative team and partner with the Creative Director. Acting as a “Mini MD” for the creative team, you will drive improvements in creative output, quality, processes, and client relationships. Your leadership will be crucial in developing and executing strategies to grow the agency every year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a team consisting of a Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, and Producer to achieve excellence in creative output.
  • Develop a strong partnership: Partner with our Creative Director, who will ensure that our creative standard will keep pace with our financial growth. Together you’ll grow the creative team within Anything is Possible
  • Strategic Growth: Develop and implement strategies to enhance creative services and expand client engagements to meet financial growth targets
  • Process Improvement: Streamline creative processes to increase efficiency, productivity, and the quality of deliverables
  • Client Relationship Management: Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new ones by understanding client needs and delivering innovative solutions
  • Performance Monitoring: Track and report on team performance, project milestones, and financial metrics to senior management
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and contribute to pitches and proposals to secure new clients.

The right candidate will have

  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in a senior creative operations or production role, preferably within an agency environment
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop creative teams
  • Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated experience in developing and executing business growth strategies
  • Client Management: Strong skills in managing and nurturing client relationships with a track record of growing client accounts
  • Creative Expertise: Deep understanding of creative / production processes, project management, and production workflows
  • Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with creative production tools, processes, and best practices. Knowledge of media, design, and content production
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Skills and competencies

  • Project Management: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions
  • Analytical Skills: Proficient in analysing performance data to inform strategy
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members and clients
  • Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles and the ability to contribute to financial goals. Ability to manage financials, budgets, and profitability.

Personal attributes

  • Proactive and Results-Driven: Self-motivated with a strong focus on achieving goals
  • Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Problem Solver: Ability to anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions
  • Team Player: Collaborative approach with a willingness to support and empower team members
  • Passionate: Genuine enthusiasm for creativity and driving business growth.

What else?

We want to take you out of your comfort zone, to stretch and to learn. You must believe that anything is possible.

In short, we want you to be the best person you can be.

We know we’re asking a lot. So we give a lot back.

In addition to a competitive salary we’ll give you everything you need to operate at the top of your game:

  • Full IPA & BIMA Membership
  • Ongoing dedicated training budget
  • Regular agency socials (non-compulsory!) and all the perks of agency life 
  • Self-development funding 
  • Premier League football hospitality
  • Headspace subscription
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Flexible working 
  • Generous holiday allowance 
  • Birthdays off 
  • London, Brighton and Manchester offices – flexible options available
  • Office snacks and refreshments 
  • Access to a world-class research suite including Nielsen, Similarweb, WARC, IPA Touchpoints, BARB, SEMrush, SearchShare, LEAP, YouGov
  • Access to aip’s business library – if we don’t have the book you want to read (unlikely!), we add it to the bookshelf.

 

We aren’t just any other agency. We are building a movement called Possiblism. 

Ask us about it sometime. If you are ready to make a difference, get in touch today. Email jobs@aip.media