Global Business Director (Media Partnerships) - 12months Maternity Cover
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/28/2025
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Description
Company Description
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022, and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!
Overview
What will you be doing?
Global Business Director, Media Partnerships - LEGO Team (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Big ideas. Bold partnerships. A genuinely open-minded client who wants your input. This 12-month maternity cover role sits at the heart of the bespoke Publicis One team built for LEGO. A team with the trust and budget to make exciting things happen.
You’ll step in as Business Director (Partnerships), helping shape where LEGO shows up next, especially in digital and gaming spaces. From strategy to hands-on delivery, you’ll bring to life ideas that go beyond the brief. If you're ready to lead with impact, this is a brilliant opportunity to make your mark.
Responsibilities
What are we looking for?
Additional Information
Starcom 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;
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.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page , which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAGs (Employee Action Groups).
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022, and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!
Overview
What will you be doing?
Global Business Director, Media Partnerships - LEGO Team (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Big ideas. Bold partnerships. A genuinely open-minded client who wants your input. This 12-month maternity cover role sits at the heart of the bespoke Publicis One team built for LEGO. A team with the trust and budget to make exciting things happen.
You’ll step in as Business Director (Partnerships), helping shape where LEGO shows up next, especially in digital and gaming spaces. From strategy to hands-on delivery, you’ll bring to life ideas that go beyond the brief. If you're ready to lead with impact, this is a brilliant opportunity to make your mark.
Responsibilities
- Lead the activation of standout global media partnerships - with a strong focus on native gaming integrations across platforms like Roblox, Twitch, and Fortnite
- Negotiate and manage Master Service Agreements with key digital partners, ensuring commercial value and alignment with LEGO’s evolving global needs
- Act as a trusted consultant to senior LEGO stakeholders - shaping strategic direction, offering clear recommendations, and influencing long-term plans
- Manage and support a brilliant partnerships team - giving them space to lead their work while guiding, upskilling, and championing their growth
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience leading media partnerships - especially in the gaming and digital space
- Confident handling commercial negotiations and client relationships at a senior level
- Hands-on experience activating (not just overseeing) high-profile partnerships
- Comfortable guiding clients, shaping strategy, and balancing creativity with delivery
- Previous team leadership experience - you know how to support and trust your people
Additional Information
Starcom 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.
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.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page , which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAGs (Employee Action Groups).
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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