Global Digital Partner

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We're hiring for a Global Digital Partner in London.

Purpose of the Role

As a Global Digital Partner, you will define the global vision and performance ambition for paid digital media across Search, Social, and Programmatic, taking full accountability for the end‑to‑end delivery and optimisation of significant media investment. You will lead and inspire multi‑market teams, setting clear standards, scalable ways of working, and a culture of excellence that drives sustained growth. Operating as a trusted senior advisor, you will partner closely with clients and internal strategy and measurement leaders to translate complex performance into commercial impact, while continuously evolving platforms, formats, and technologies to ensure best‑in‑class delivery across both acquisition and awareness objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Leadership & Commercial Accountability: Senior ownership of digital media strategy, delivery, and commercial outcomes within complex, digital‑first environments.
• Integrated Full‑Funnel Media Authority: Recognised expertise across Search, Social, and Programmatic, delivering unified strategies across brand, consideration, and performance objectives.
• Investment, Platform & Team Governance: Stewardship of significant media investment, advanced buying platforms, and multi‑market teams to ensure scale, quality, and consistency.
• Advanced Trading & Performance Excellence: Command of trading models, bidding strategies, and optimisation frameworks that drive measurable, scalable growth.
• Measurement, Attribution & Media Integrity: Executive‑level ownership of attribution, performance and brand measurement, ad serving, and third‑party validation.
• Executive Client Influence & Industry Presence: Trusted senior advisor to clients and stakeholders, translating complex performance into clear commercial impact and leveraging strong industry partnerships.

Qualifications + Skills

• Strategic Leadership & Commercial Ownership: Accountability for defining digital media strategy and delivering measurable commercial outcomes across complex, large‑scale client or portfolio environments.
• Enterprise‑Level Paid Media Mastery: Authority across Search, Social, and Programmatic, managing significant media investment across brand, consideration, and acquisition objectives.
• Global Team & Capability Leadership: Leadership of high‑performing, multi‑market teams with ownership of resourcing, capability development, and performance standards.
• Advanced Performance & Trading Governance: Proven delivery of scalable growth through advanced bidding, optimisation frameworks, and trading methodologies.
• Measurement, Attribution & Media Integrity: Ownership of attribution and measurement frameworks, spanning brand and performance measurement, ad serving, and third‑party validation.
• Executive Client Influence & Industry Presence: Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex digital performance into commercial impact at C‑suite level.

What we offer

• This is a permanent role
• The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:
London

Brand:
Dentsu X

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent