DDT Director

BRAND: Starcom
Job Function: Data Sciences
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

We're looking for aDigital, Data & Technology (DDT) Director to join our team. The DDT Director plays a pivotal role within Starcom's Planning department, leading data-driven transformation for our clients.

You'll work consultatively with senior stakeholders to understand business objectives, identify opportunities and design data-enabled marketing solutions that accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in shaping the culture and capability of Starcom's Digital, Data & Technology team while driving marketing effectiveness and growth for our clients. In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the evolution of the DDT team as an industry-leading data and technology consultancy
• Champion Starcom's "Brave Plays" mindset, challenging existing ways of working and encouraging innovation
• Collaborate across the Publicis network through the Power of One model to unlock the best solutions for clients
• Inspire planners and clients to adopt new tools, processes and more data-driven approaches
• Develop innovative, data-led strategies that accelerate client growth
• Integrate brand, performance and commerce strategies across paid, owned and earned channels
• Encourage experimentation and a test-and-learn mindset
• Translate complex marketing challenges into clear, actionable strategies
• Drive innovation across client work and contribute to new business pitches and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, curiosity and commercial awareness.

You'll likely bring:

• Senior experience in digital or data-driven marketing, ideally within a media or specialist digital agency
• Expertise in data-led marketing strategy and performance planning
• Experience working with complex customer journeys and understanding how data improves measurement and optimisation
• Knowledge of broader marketing tools and disciplines such as CRO, CRM, web operations or retail media
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into compelling stories
• Experience collaborating across teams and bridging strategy, planning and activation
• A proactive mindset and passion for helping clients succeed

If you meet most of the criteria rather than all of them, we still encourage you to apply.

Additional information

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).