Digital Associate Director

Hybrid – Central London and Home Working

About us

Blakeney is an award-winning consultancy on a mission to solve the world’s most complex communication challenges and make a lasting impact on the planet and society.

Our clients see the world differently, disrupting complacent sectors and rethinking outdated ways of working, to change the world for the better. Our clients include pioneers in clean energy and decarbonisation, global sustainability NGOs, disruptors in financial services, and leaders in the live entertainment industry.

We have doubled in size over the last two years and are entering an exciting period of growth.

About you

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic Digital Associate Director to join our fast-growing team.

Reporting to the Digital Director, this role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of high-impact digital strategies and content. The successful candidate will drive engagement through compelling digital storytelling, overseeing content creation, performance optimisation, and multi-channel campaigns.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic oversight and practical execution. The Digital Associate Director will manage the end-to-end production of digital content, including social media, video campaigns, paid media, website development, and design briefs, while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with creative, technical, and client teams will be key to delivering innovative and effective digital solutions.

A strong understanding of digital and Social Media best practices is essential, alongside expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and campaign performance analysis. With Blakeney’s fast-paced and varied work, the ideal candidate will bring creative problem-solving, lateral thinking, and exceptional client service skills to the role.

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Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Innovation

• Develop and execute digital marketing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, ensuring innovation and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital efforts with wider marketing and business goals.
• Stay ahead of digital trends, emerging technologies, and industry developments.
 

Campaign Management & Performance

• Oversee planning, execution, and optimisation of digital campaigns (paid media, SEO, content, social, CRM, etc.).
• Analyse and interpret performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage digital budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI.
• Implement testing frameworks (A/B, multivariate) to enhance performance.
 

Team & Client Leadership

• Lead and mentor the wider team on all things digital, contributing to Blakeney’s culture of development, growth and innovation.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients/stakeholders, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Present insights, reports, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and clients.
 

Technology & Innovation

• Leverage AI, automation, and analytics to enhance digital marketing efficiency.
• Ensure effective use of digital and Social Media tools (Google Analytics, Paid Platforms, CRM, Campaign, Data, Community Manangement etc.).
• Identify and integrate new tools and technologies to drive digital excellence.
• Video production and editing a bonus, but not required.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in digital communications with a focus on strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale campaigns across multiple digital channels.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in paid media, content creation and digital optimisation.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of managing and mentoring teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Experience with digital tools.

From us, you can expect

  • A highly competitive salary
  • An industry-leading benefits package with you in the driving seat
  • 33 days a year of holiday allowance, including bank holidays
  • Hybrid working so you can work in a way that suits you
  • Top-tier health and life insurance for all employees
  • Generous, simple, and transparent bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
  • Lots of work socials and company events
  • Active focus on personal development and your part in building our culture
  • Training budget tailored to your overall career – not just our business plan
  • A progressive approach to work-life with a focus on your physical and mental health (including mental health training, ‘Recharge Days’, time back to you for keeping fit and ways of giving back to society)
  • Pension scheme

Interview/Start Dates

We may interview candidates and appoint prior to the closing date of the application, so we actively encourage early entries.

Closing date: 25/03/2024
Application Details

Please email jobs@theblakeneygroup.com with your CV and a short cover letter to Mario Theodorou and Kate Thurlwell.