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Account Manager (Social)
Account Manager – 12-Month FTC (London, Full Time)
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has shaped iconic, culture-changing ideas for 75 years, since its founding by David Ogilvy. With Borderless Creativity, the agency drives innovation at the intersection of advertising, PR, relationship design, consulting, and health across 120+ offices in nearly 90 countries, consistently-ranked as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence by WARC.
Offering seamless global collaboration, Ogilvy delivers unreasonable impact for brands and communities—tapping into a legacy of creativity that fuels both art and commerce.
About WPP
As the world's leading marketing communications services group, WPP (NYSE: WPP) elevates brands through cutting-edge media intelligence, creative expertise, data-driven solutions, and strategic counsel. Harnessing a network of agencies on the WPP Open platform, the organisation empowers clients to navigate change, seize opportunity, and achieve transformational growth.
About the Role
As an Account Manager at Ogilvy, you’ll be critical to client success—acting as the project leader and bridge between clients and internal teams. Your role spans strategy, creative execution, and commercial delivery, ensuring campaigns aren’t just delivered but thrive.
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused, you’ll own projects from inception, balancing creative ambition with commercial viability while nurturing strong client relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead Client Relationships
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with junior and mid-level clients.
- Serve as their primary point of contact for updates, problem-solving, and guidance.
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Advocate for Creativity
- Steer projects to align with client strategy while championing creative excellence.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration (creatives, strategists, producers) to deliver high-impact campaigns.
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Commercially Astute
- Manage finances to meet project budgets; work with finance teams to monitor spending.
- Approve fees and timelines for small-to-medium projects.
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Drive Operational Excellence
- Lead project kick-offs, set up Wrike & Workday, and align internal stakeholders.
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Innovative Problem-Solver
- Anticipate challenges and drive solutions, ensuring projects stay on track.
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Creative Challenger
- Push for bold, strategic campaigns—questioning assumptions to shape deeper client impact.
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Deliver exceptional work through adaptability, continuous learning, and industry awareness.
Key Skills & Requirements
- A detail-oriented, proactive mindset with a passion for solving challenges.
- Strong organisational skills—managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative problem-solving: excelling in cross-functional teams (creatives, strategists, clients).
- Client-first mentality, marrying creative and commercial thinking for impactful outcomes.
- Exceptional communication—building rapport with both clients and internal teams.
- Analytical approach: tracking performance and refining processes through feedback.
- Presentation expertise: crafting compelling slide decks for pitches, reports, and client meetings.
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How We Support Your Growth
✅ Leave: 25 days annually + 1 Volunteer Day ✅ Care Support: Bupa Healthcare, enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption, shared). ✅ Flexibility: Core hours (10am–4pm) with a flexible working model. ✅ Pensions: 1.5:1 matching structure. ✅ Wellbeing: £25/month gym/e-class subsidies, Unmind membership, yearly eye tests, tailored budgets, and annual initiatives. ✅ Green Transitions: Company cycle-to-work scheme & season ticket loans. ✅ Protection: Life assurance benefits.
Our Shared Purpose
At Ogilvy, we believe creativity is borderless—speaking across culture and commerce through collaboration, integrity, and self-expression. Uplifted by bold ideas, we aim to create a fairer, more impactful future for everyone we serve.
Equal Opportunity
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer. Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture thrives on respect, fostering careers for all. We accommodate requests for application support via:
Email: accommodations@ogilvy.com
Note: Use only for accommodation-related requests. Queries regarding applications will not receive a response.
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