This is a 12-13 month fixed term contract: December 2026 - December 2027 / January 2028

The Role

The Head of Video is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the vision and direction for video at the7stars.

Sitting at the intersection of strategy, innovation, client leadership and people development, this role defines the agency’s point of view on modern video, from big-screen broadcast and CTV to thumb-stopping short-form and commerce-driven formats.

This is not a traditional “TV lead” role. The Head of Video will lead the evolution from legacy Video planning to fully integrated, full-funnel video strategies that drive brand growth, performance and measurable business outcomes. They will ensure video operates as a connected system across channels, audiences and moments, positioning the agency at the forefront of how video is planned, bought, measured and experienced.

Working closely with senior leadership, clients and specialist teams, this role acts as both internal catalyst and external ambassador, shaping the future of video for the agency and the industry.

Why This Role Matters

This role will redefine what Video leadership looks like in a video-first world. The Head of Video will move the agency beyond legacy thinking, embedding video as a growth engine that connects creativity, data and technology. In doing so, they will build a future-ready video capability that delivers smarter, braver and more effective outcomes for clients and the agency alike.

Key Responsibilities

Video Vision & Strategic Leadership

Set a clear, compelling vision for video at the7stars, defining its role across brand, performance and commerce outcomes
Lead the evolution from traditional video to integrated, full-funnel video strategies that connect Linear, BVOD, CTV, Online Video and emerging formats into one coherent narrative

Establish a distinctive, agency-wide POV on modern video consumption, creative effectiveness and audience engagement

Develop long-term video roadmaps aligned to changing viewing behaviours, platform innovation and client business objectives

Champion bold thinking, experimentation and best-in-class standards in video strategy and execution

Client Leadership & Best-in-Class Work

Act as the senior video lead across key clients, owning strategic direction and acting as escalation point for complex challenges
Work closely with client leads, strategists and planners to design standout video responses for briefs, pitches and long-term growth plans
Inspire ambitious, innovative video thinking that goes beyond media planning to influence creative, content and experience design
Build deep, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, influencing investment decisions and the role of video within wider marketing ecosystems
Represent the agency as a video thought leader in client sessions, pitches and strategic workshops

Data-Driven Video & Effectiveness

Champion a data-led approach to video planning, optimisation and investment
Build and embed frameworks that use audience data, attention metrics, incrementality testing and MMM/attribution to demonstrate video’s impact
Partner with Data, Strategy and Trading teams to guide smarter, evidence-based video investment decisions
Translate complex measurement outputs into clear, compelling narratives for clients and teams
Continuously evolve how success is defined and measured across brand and performance video

Innovation & Test-and-Learn

Drive innovation across the video ecosystem, designing pilots, betas and structured test-and-learn programmes with media owners and tech partners
Explore and unlock opportunities across shoppable video, interactive formats, AI-powered optimisation and emerging measurement approaches

Maintain a strong view of platform developments, evolving formats and audience behaviours, bringing actionable insight back into the agency

Encourage a culture of curiosity and experimentation, balancing innovation with effectiveness and scalability

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, inspire and grow a high-performing, multi-disciplinary video team spanning strategy, planning and execution
Create a culture rooted in curiosity, experimentation and craft excellence
Mentor senior team members, providing coaching, feedback and clear development pathways
Set clear objectives and KPIs that drive both commercial performance and strategic progression
Ensure consistent quality, strong delivery standards and sustainable team workloads

Tools, Processes & Product Development

Help shape and refine the agency’s planning tools, processes and proprietary products to reflect modern video consumption
Evolve Video workflows from planning through activation, optimisation and reporting
Implement robust QA and governance frameworks to protect delivery and performance
Educate the wider agency on video best practice, innovation and effectiveness
Ensure video thinking is embedded across agency products, credentials and propositions

External Profile & Industry Leadership

Act as the agency’s external voice on video, representing the7stars at industry events, panels and in thought leadership
Collaborate with media partners and platforms to shape industry conversations and future opportunities
Bring back intelligence on emerging platforms, formats and behaviours to inform strategy and product development
Elevate the profile of the Video capability internally and externally

The Successful Candidate Must Have

Demonstrable experience working within AV

Proven experience across the broader Video ecosystem, extending beyond BVOD

Extensive leadership experience, with a strong track record of managing and developing large teams

Up-to-date, expert-level knowledge of the evolving Video landscape

Well-established, senior-level relationships with external stakeholders

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients and the ability to understand their wider business objectives and challenges

The Successful Candidate Will Have Some Of

An understanding of the programmatic execution of planning and buying process of Video through a DSP
A solid, holistic understanding of the wider media ecosystem, and how different channels influence, complement, and enhance Video performance
A forward-thinking mindset when it comes to tools, technology, and integration, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve workflows, effectiveness, and team capability
A strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with an understanding of how Video investment supports broader client and organisational objectives

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on expected impact in role
Uncounted holiday
Discretionary business performance related summer profit share & Christmas bonus
Free breakfast
Free company bar
New Business Bonus eligible in your first year as a 7stars employee
Personal finance advice from Financial Advisor
Life Assurance
Critical Illness cover
Income protection
Private Medical Insurance
Gym Membership (choice of 4 local options)
Season ticket Loan
Cycle to work Scheme
Techscheme
Extensive maternity, paternity, fostering and adoption leave package
Royal London pension (including a Green Pension option)
Employee assistance programme

Our working pattern is Monday–Thursday in our Covent Garden offices, followed by hybrid working on Friday.

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