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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ Publicis Groupe

Overview

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of some of the world’s most dynamic brands? Publicis Media UK is looking for an exceptional Business Development Associate Director to join our award-winning new business team, based at our stunning headquarters in London’s iconic Television Centre. As the growth engine behind renowned agencies such as Zenith, Starcom and Spark Foundry, Publicis Media is home to trailblazing thinkers and doers who thrive on winning. From L’Oréal and Sky to Santander and LinkedIn, we don’t just pitch - we deliver industry-leading results. You’ll be joining a high performing team, which won Campaign’s Business Development Team of the Year in 2023. We have an exceptional track record for winning business and have had a sustained period of excellence in recent times, including landing the massive L’Oréal & Sky accounts in 2024 and already we have won Monzo, Santander, LinkedIn and retained Asda in 2025. The role will sit within a team of new business Associate Directors, Directors, a Group Head and Chief Growth Officer, working across the portfolio of Publicis media brands. This means you will have exposure to and develop skills and knowledge across all areas of media from but not limited to ATL and BTL marketing strategies. This is an exciting and important role within our high-energy and fast-moving division.

Responsibilities

• In this high-impact role, you’ll lead and support key aspects of the end-to-end pitch process and lead strategic pitches across top-tier brands, driving revenue growth and elevating our agency’s profile.
• You'll be at the centre of it all - developing pitch strategy, managing RFIs and RFPs, crafting compelling stories, and orchestrating every element from production to performance.
• This includes market intelligence, analysis, coordination, management and alignment of project pitch deliverables. As part of a growing team, the collaboration, on-boarding and careful management of market resources is crucial.
• As a mentor, you’ll guide and grow junior talent while ensuring every project hits the mark.
• This is more than a job - it’s a chance to collaborate with some of the sharpest minds in media, contribute to transformational campaigns, and accelerate your career within one of the most respected marketing collectives globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in new business or client management with a good grasp and understanding of the marketing/communications/media sphere with an extensive understanding of all aspects of the media process
• Exposure to all areas of media from but not limited to ATL and BTL marketing strategies
• A confident storyteller with sharp communication and project management skills
• A strategic thinker with deep media industry insight
• A collaborative spirit who thrives under pressure and leads with purpose

Publicis Media is built on Trust, Talent, and Transformation - if you’re ready to bring those values to life and fuel the next wave of agency success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of media.

Additional Information

• Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer
• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us. Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.