Account Director at Havas Group

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Healthcare Experience, Client Satisfaction, Business Development, Profitability, Staff Performance, Strategic Communication, Creative Work, Innovation, Team Leadership, Financial Management, Pitch Experience, Generative AI Tools, Data Analysis, Brand Strategy, Line Management, Campaign Management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Agency : Havas Lynx Job Description : This is a maternity cover - 12 months FTC Healthcare experience is a must due to the nature of the clients Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role: The role of Account Director will see you take ownership of your accounts, with a focus on client satisfaction, business development, profitability and staff performance. As an Account Director, you will ensure that your clients receive the highest individual attention and that we deliver projects on time, on budget and on brief. You will lead the consultation on key strategic communication ensuring contextual suitability, exceptional creative work and industry-first innovation and quality in all campaigns. You will lead and inspire your team in their professional and personal development. What you’ll be doing: You will build meaningful and trusting relationships with your clients ensuring you position Havas Lynx as their strategic partner. You will immerse yourself in your client’s business and industry in order to be best placed to deliver quality campaigns and lead your team by example. You will be instrumental in shaping the strategy and judging creative concepts in relevance to the original brief. You will have a proactive approach to identifying and initiating business opportunities with new and existing clients. You will take ownership for the management of your team; leading by example and supporting their individual needs. You will manage the wider production team; ensuring your team work cohesively to ensure that work is managed accurately in terms of timescales and budgets. You will be responsible for the financial health of your accounts, proactively identifying and resolving any issues and escalating these to the Client Services Director when appropriate. This role would be a good fit for you if you have: Experience at AD level in a similar role in a creative OR med coms agency (7 years) Healthcare experience is a must as this is a medical team Line management experience for a small team Some brand and strategy experience or at least working on more strategic projects Experience taking creative briefs for global clients Expertise in leading large budgets up to 5 million Pitch experience Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us: A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days) Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service Option to buy, carry or sell holidays Early Friday finish throughout the year Seasonal working hours Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme Extensive L&D support Sabbatical opportunities Season ticket interest free loans for travel Cycle to work scheme Life insurance (4x salary) Company pension scheme Fully compensated company events Volunteer days Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more +Medicash healthcare benefit 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together. Contract Type : Temporary Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. Fear not. We're constantly on the look out for amazing people across our global network. If you don't see what you're looking for today, send us your information using the link below and it will be immediately forwarded to our talent team. Apply here for unlisted and future opportunities About Us Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. Life at Havas We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. Havas Health & You Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work. Havas Creative Network At Havas, we believe creativity isn’t just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies’ DNA. We bring together some of the industry’s most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Havas Media Network We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence into clear growth targets, aligning stakeholders and KPIs, and measuring the impact of media experiences.

Responsibilities

The Account Director will take ownership of accounts, focusing on client satisfaction, business development, profitability, and staff performance. They will lead strategic communication consultations, ensuring high-quality campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.