Programmatic Manager
Added 15 Oct · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£46,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2494 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,000, and Zenith is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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:
- Likely 2494 (Advertising accounts managers and creative directors) · 76% match
- Possible 3554 (Advertising and marketing associate professionals) · 10% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 9% match
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Your salary route
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,800 | £41,400 | £46,000 |
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
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
Company Description
We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.
We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.
And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.
So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.
Overview
We are hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to join a global account team supporting a leading business in the information technology and computer hardware industry. You’ll help deliver effective media activity across EMEA, turning audience insight, data and technology into measurable outcomes. Alongside owning programmatic campaign delivery, you’ll build strong stakeholder relationships and support the development of a small team. This is an opportunity to contribute to evolving audience strategies while creating work that delivers meaningful commercial impact.
Responsibilities
We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.
We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.
And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.
So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.
Overview
We are hiring a Programmatic Account Manager to join a global account team supporting a leading business in the information technology and computer hardware industry. You’ll help deliver effective media activity across EMEA, turning audience insight, data and technology into measurable outcomes. Alongside owning programmatic campaign delivery, you’ll build strong stakeholder relationships and support the development of a small team. This is an opportunity to contribute to evolving audience strategies while creating work that delivers meaningful commercial impact.
Responsibilities
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What you'll be doing:
Skills we're looking for:
- Own the implementation and day-to-day delivery of programmatic campaigns across EMEA, maintaining quality from briefing through to reporting.
- Coordinate activity with regional and local teams, balancing shared priorities with the needs of individual markets.
- Build trusted client and stakeholder relationships through clear communication, evidence-based recommendations and dependable delivery.
- Translate campaign data into practical insights that support marketing decisions and measurable business outcomes.
- Manage projects, budgets and priorities across multiple workstreams, identifying risks and keeping delivery on track.
- Lead and support Programmatic Executives and Senior Executives, encouraging learning, knowledge sharing and inclusive ways of working.
- Collaborate with media specialists and test relevant technology, including Publicis solutions, to improve performance and working practices.
Skills we're looking for:
- Experience delivering programmatic media campaigns within an agency, client services or account management environment.
- A sound understanding of campaign implementation, measurement, optimisation and quality assurance.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several priorities carefully and reliably.
- Clear communication and presentation skills, with confidence working collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Analytical curiosity and the ability to turn complex data into useful, accessible recommendations.
- A supportive leadership approach, with experience guiding colleagues or contributing to their development.
- An open, solutions-focused mindset; knowledge of other digital or offline media channels would be useful but is not essential.
Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:
📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.
Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.
📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.
Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Zenith, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors (SOC 2494) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sampleSOC 2494
- Middle half £39,936–63,596
- Median £48,152
- Going rate £46,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,400
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Not necessarily. Zenith 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 2494 going rate of £46,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.