Associate Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£77,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 32% sure that is the right code. Tin Man is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1133 (Public relations and communications directors) · 32% match
- Possible 2494 (Advertising accounts managers and creative directors) · 26% match
- Possible 2493 (Public relations professionals) · 21% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1133 Public relations and communications directors Most likely code | £54,000 | £61,700 | £69,500 | £77,200 |
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Also possible | £33,400 | £36,800 | £41,400 | £46,000 |
2493 Public relations professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About us
Tin Man is an earned first, creative comms agency offering everything from brand consultancy to creative activations, media relations to social media management, content to experiential. All of our work is designed to create powerful, emotional connections between brands and audiences.
Tin Man’s ‘communications with heart’ approach has helped change behaviour, challenge perceptions, increase brand equity and enhance bottom lines for household brands including Cadbury, OREO, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Hilton, Vodafone, Dunelm and Tesco.
The Role
We’re looking for a talented Associate Director to join our team and play a key role in leading client relationships, driving outstanding work and developing high-performing teams.
You’ll be a confident and credible senior client lead, with a strong track record of building trusted, long-term relationships and delivering creative, impactful campaigns—ideally with experience across the FMCG sector. You’ll combine strategic thinking and commercial acumen with a passion for great communications, acting as a senior adviser to clients while inspiring and developing the teams around you.
As Associate Director, you’ll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery and development of key client programmes. You’ll set the strategic direction of accounts, identify opportunities for organic growth and work closely with clients to develop programmes that deliver against their business and communications objectives.
You will:
- Lead and develop key client accounts, building trusted senior relationships and providing confident, strategic counsel.
- Set the strategic direction of accounts, ensuring teams are aligned, motivated and delivering consistently high-quality, impactful work.
- Identify and develop opportunities for organic growth, bringing fresh thinking and new ideas to clients and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking, creativity, commercial awareness and strong leadership skills. You’ll be comfortable operating at a senior level, confident advising clients and equally passionate about developing the people around you.
You’ll bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations, campaign plans and evaluations tailored to different audiences.
Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who is smart, ambitious, commercially minded and autonomous. Someone who thinks ahead, builds strong relationships and is always looking for ways to create better work for our clients and our people.
Due to the high volume of applications, we can only contact those shortlisted for the role.
At Tin Man, we’re all about creativity, collaboration, and bringing out the best in people no matter who you are or where you’re from. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can grow.
If there’s anything (like neurodiversity, a disability, or a health condition) that might affect how you apply or take part in the hiring process, just let us know. We’ll work with you to make sure things feel fair, comfortable, and tailored to you. Sharing this won’t affect your application, we just want to set you up for success.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Tin Man, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tin Man holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1133 going rate of £77,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.