Digital Account Director

BRAND: Spark Foundry
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, Feb 2026 start.

We're looking for a Digital Planning Director to take the lead on two high-profile clients - a global spirits brand and one of the UK's largest tech retailers. This is a 12-month FTC with the opportunity to shape digital strategy across social, YouTube, online video, display, and e-commerce channels.

You'll be working at a mid/senior level, coordinating with investment teams, connecting with brand and digital specialists, and taking global frameworks to the UK market. This role is perfect for someone with deep digital knowledge who can think strategically, act as a trusted client partner, and inspire innovation - without getting bogged down in coordination tasks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead digital strategy for social, video, display, and e-commerce channels across both brands
• Coordinate closely with investment teams, digital specialists, and cross-functional brand teams to ensure integrated planning
• Translate global digital measurement frameworks into actionable insights and local execution plans for the UK
• Facilitate digital operations, taxonomy, reporting, and innovation initiatives with global stakeholders
• Plan and lead inspiration sessions and workshops with clients, showcasing new ideas and digital opportunities
• Collaborate with Amazon and e-commerce teams to ensure cohesive digital strategies
• Provide senior-level support and advice to clients, acting as a trusted strategic partner

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in digital planning or digital strategy, ideally at Account/Associate Account Director level or equivalent, with FMCG or consumer brand experience
• Deep understanding of multi-channel digital ecosystems, including social, video, display, and e-commerce
• Comfortable engaging with senior clients and global teams, presenting complex digital concepts with clarity
• Experience translating global frameworks into actionable, local market plans
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on knowledge, without being purely a coordinator
• Strong collaborative skills - able to connect with investment, brand, creative, and e-commerce teams
• Innovative, proactive, and confident in influencing both internal and client stakeholders

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of digital strategy on two high-profile, iconic brands, working across global and UK teams. You'll be exposed to innovation, cutting-edge campaigns, and a collaborative, high-performing environment.

It's perfect for a senior planner who wants visible, impactful work, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to leave their mark on campaigns that shape consumer behaviour.

Additional information

Spark Foundry has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:

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

At Spark Foundry, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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