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Business Unit Lead for consumer brand creative communications agency
Business Unit Lead – Creative Communications Agency
Wonderland is seeking a senior Business Unit Lead—akin to an Associate Director in a traditional agency—to drive our consumer brand and FMCG creative communications team forward.
Tired of the agency purity test—where you’re forced to choose between brilliant work or brilliant culture, ambition or wellbeing? We think there’s a better way to run a business.
At Wonderland—a B Corp-certified creative communications agency—you can be your authentic self, feel comfortable to thrive, and belong to a workplace that values both career growth and personal flourishing.
Leave traditional trade-offs behind. Join a business with a clear purpose, where smart thinking and bold creativity go hand in hand with real belonging.
We’re looking for a visionary leader to shape our next chapter—a person who can bring people and accounts together in a way that drives both exceptional work and organisational growth.
About the Role
Wonderland is stepping into a pivotal phase, expanding its leadership team and creating space for employees to advance alongside the business.
This senior Business Unit Lead is responsible for overseeing across-the-board accountability—client relationships, work quality, team development, and financial health.
You may lead 2–3 of our largest consumer brand accounts, though our open mind means great leadership can reshape our plans.
You’ll help us:
- Deliver strategic and creative excellence;
- Build strong, trusted client relationships;
- Foster environments where teams thrive; and
- Contribute to transformative business growth.
This isn’t just about account management—it’s about building a sustainable, positive legacy for Wonderland and anyone around you.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Client & Commercial Leadership: Lead client relationships, drive growth, and ensure robust commercial performance across business units.
- Strategic & Creative Oversight: Own the quality, vision and execution of every campaign—across social, PR, crisis communications, creators & more.
- Strategic Thinking: Deepen insights to inspire bold creativity, seize opportunities, and navigate challenges proactively.
- Financial Accountability: Manage business unit finances and contribute to strategic financial health of the agency.
- Team Culture: Lead by example—motivate teams, foster trusting environments, and embed Wonderland’s values in everything we do.
- Internal Leadership: Drive key initiatives to ensure values, vision, and business goals align and flourish.
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Essential Criteria
- Currently operating at an Associate Director level or equivalent.
- Experience leading large consumer brands.
- Strong track record in building and sustaining top-tier client relationships.
- Proven ability in managing high-performing teams.
- Even-keeled balance: Commercial acumen paired with relationship centricity.
- Active leadership mentality—makes decisions, takes accountability, thinks strategically.
- Forward-thinking—sees opportunities, mitigates risks before they escalate.
- Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and aligning teams to shared goals.
What Makes You a Great Fit?
- Someone who loves solving complex challenges collaboratively.
- Comfortable working with people who think differently.
- Willing to ask questions as well as speak up.
- Holds great work above great drama—everything should build something valuable.
- Open-minded—believes in diverse perspectives and adaptability.
Why Wonderland?
Not a “Biggest Agency” Campaign
We’re B Corp certified, proving we prioritise people and planet as much as profits.
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- Business with purpose – Mix of impact-driven and traditional consumer clients.
- 2% for the Community – We donate time to local good causes.
Learning & Growth
- In-house coaching & mentorship (Wonderversity).
- Custom development tailored to you—not just ticks on a box.
- Investment in people that extends way beyond promotion queues.
Life-First Philosophy
- Trust-based flexibility—how you work is yours to decide.
- Modern family policies (including adoption, IVF, fostering, and caregiving).
- Neurodivergence-, period- and menopause-friendly practices.
- ** Ongoing mental health support** (12-month access to therapy via Spill).
Diversity & Inclusion Obsession
- Fair pay benchmarked nationally with annual performance parity reviews.
- Gender pay gap transparency.
- Belonging rooted in community-building.
The Practical Stuff
- Beautiful harbourside workspace in Bristol.
- Mac laptop for your day-to-day.
Ready to wonder? We’d love to chat before you invest time in an application. Reach out to alison@wonderlandcomms.com.
How to Apply
Email: alison@wonderlandcomms.com
With:
- Your CV.
- A bit about yourself and what draws you to the role.
- What excites you about this opportunity?
- What’s your most impactful piece of work?
- Who in the past have you made a difference to?
- What are your personal values—and why do they fit with ours—(curious, kind, inclusive)?**
Review takes place weekly. Promises of personal feedback on every application.
Our commitment: Diversity and inclusion are non-negotiable. If you need adjustments or accommodations at any stage, get in touch with alison@wonderlandcomms.com.
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