Head of Influencer

We are Brainlabs, the High-Performance media agency, on a mission to become the world's biggest and best independent media agency. We plan and buy media that delivers profitable and sustained business impact. And what’s our formula? Superteams of Brainlabbers, fueled by data and enabled by technology.

So you’re interested in becoming the Head of Influencer? Let's dive into what that means:

Reporting to: Managing Director of Influencer

Location: London

As an expert in Influencer marketing, you will build and lead a cost-effective delivery team for our clients. You’ll lead the continuous development of the Influencer team by growing skills and knowledge internally. You’ll champion the adoption of technology to support highly efficient processes that deliver consistently brilliant work for our clients.

In this role you will:

• You’ll deliver the Influencer practice profitability through efficient processes, automation and technology adoption.
• You will lead the team and effectively resource the Influencer practice, setting work priorities and delivery.
• You will be the senior relationship holder for clients in Influencer, ensuring work is delivered to standard and on time.
• You will lead the career development, retention and engagement of the Influencer team.
• You will ensure that all commercials meet the required guidelines against targeted profitability
• You will be responsible for the retention of key clients and their targeted growth

We’re looking for someone who:

• Strong Influencer delivery knowledge and c.10 years of experience
• Highly commercial with demonstrable experience in managing a successful, efficient and profitable delivery team
• Demonstrable success in optimising Influencer delivery through automation, processes and technology
• A natural problem solver who enjoys providing solutions for clients
• A confident, dynamic, engaging and authentic communicator
• Passionate about leading teams and growing the careers and knowledge of those around you
• Experience of building, collating and delivering training and certification/accreditions

And this is what success looks like in the role:

• You will live our culture code every day!
• You will hit contribution margin targets through effective budget management
• You’ll hit internal targets/metrics around resource utilisation
• You will hit our quality assurance metrics across the practice
• Hit our technology adoption target
• Team engagement, retention and career growth metrics will be met
• Client satisfaction targets being met (internal & external)
• Learning certifications created and met across the practice

What's in it for you:

• Working with an experienced team who can support and help you grow
• An opportunity to work across different verticals with broad exposure to different businesses
• Growth, and the ability to work with influencer experts across multiple clients
• 27 days annual leave plus extra days for charity, caregivers, sickness and life events
• Gym/wellbeing membership subsidy
• TechScheme
• Adaptive/hybrid working
• Flexible core hours
• Free catering on site offering breakfast & lunch
• Free hot beverages
• Horizons 30 - work from another country for up to 30 days!
• Office dogs, Mario Kart, Funlabs socials
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Private medical insurance
• On site library

What happens next?

We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.

Brainlabs has always been a culture-first company. In fact, from the very beginnings of the agency a set of shared principles, philosophies and values was documented in The Brainlabs Handbook, helping us create our unique culture.

As with everything here we always seek to adapt and improve so The Brainlabs Handbook has been fine-tuned to become The Brainlabs Culture Code.

This Culture Code consists of 12 codes that talk to what it means to be a Brainlabber. It’s a joint commitment to continuous development and creating a company that we can all be proud of, where Brainlabbers can turn up to do great work, make great friends and win together.

You can read The Brainlabs Culture Code in full here.

Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!