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About the Role

We are hiring a Programmatic Director to help shape and deliver world-class programmatic strategies for one of Zenith’s most exciting global high street fashion clients. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll influence full-funnel activation, elevate performance, and lead a talented team within our international network. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, innovation and operational excellence, using data, creativity and collaboration to drive meaningful business growth.

Responsibilities

Leading the strategic and operational delivery of full-funnel programmatic campaigns across display, video, YouTube, DCO and high-impact formats.
Ensuring consistently high standards across activation, optimisation, QA, brand safety, tagging and performance delivery.
Acting as a trusted programmatic advisor to clients, clearly translating results into insight and future opportunities.
Partnering closely with planning, performance, search and social teams to drive holistic efficiency and maximise ROI.
Owning financial accuracy across programmatic activity, including forecasting, PO management and budget tracking.
Managing and developing a pod of five, creating clarity around priorities, supporting growth, and encouraging autonomy.
Driving continuous improvement by evolving workflows, sharing best practice and championing innovation across the agency.

Requirements

Strong experience in programmatic within a digital or media agency, or across the programmatic ecosystem.
A solid understanding of the digital advertising landscape, including DSPs, SSPs, data and measurement frameworks.
Proven ability to translate strategy into clear, effective activation that delivers commercial impact.
Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
Confidence managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivery standards.
A curious, analytical mindset with the ability to problem-solve and optimise performance.
Clear and engaging communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and with clients.

Location

London

Work Type

Office-based (4 days per week)

Experience Level

Senior
Director

Benefits

Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical cover
Reflection Days
Shared Parental Leave

About the Company

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses.
Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Equal Opportunity

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.