Influence Director

Influence Director

Global Integrated Agency

Department: PR & Influence
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Full Time
Reporting into: Client Partner

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading integrated communications agency to hire an experienced Influence Director to lead high-profile influencer campaigns across major consumer brands.

This is a senior role within the PR & Influence team, responsible for shaping and delivering strategic, multi-market influencer programmes that drive measurable impact. You will operate as a senior client advisor, leading complex projects while mentoring and inspiring internal teams.

This opportunity would suit someone confident operating at scale, comfortable providing senior counsel, and experienced in managing integrated, cross-channel campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale influencer campaigns (strategy through to reporting)

• Define and design influencer strategy including objectives, audience targeting, activation plans, timelines and budgets

• Oversee identification, negotiation and management of talent partnerships

• Provide senior counsel to clients, advising on cultural shifts, platform developments and industry trends

• Collaborate across PR, social, media, digital and brand activation teams to deliver integrated campaigns

• Lead creative development and sell-in of influencer-led ideas

• Manage and mentor managers and executives within the team

• Act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders

• Contribute to new business pitches, market reviews and competitive analysis

• Support thought leadership and development of the agency's influencer proposition

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience operating at Account Director / Director level within influencer marketing

• Strong strategic understanding of influence within an integrated marketing ecosystem

• Experience delivering large, multi-market campaigns

• Confident senior client handler with strong presentation skills

• Strong commercial acumen and budget management experience

• Excellent stakeholder management skills across complex matrix organisations

• Deep understanding of cultural and social trends

• Demonstrable ability to lead and inspire teams

• Creative problem-solver with the ability to approach briefs from multiple angles

Working Environment

• London-based role (hybrid working model)

• Collaborative, integrated agency environment

• Exposure to globally recognised consumer brands

• Opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and industry presence

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