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Biddable Account Director
A £50,000 permanent role with a confidential global media agency in Manchester. You’ll lead Paid Social and Programmatic strategy across major consumer and eCommerce accounts, advise senior clients and develop a team. Hybrid working: at least three days a week in the Manchester office.
Salary / rate
£50,000 per year
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Working arrangement
At least three days a week in the Manchester office, with the remainder from home.
Employment
Permanent, full-time
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Client Services Director
A £70,000–£75,000 permanent Client Services Director role with a growing independent digital agency in Greater Manchester. You’ll become the founder’s senior partner across clients, digital strategy, people and commercial account growth. Hybrid working from a recently renovated Manchester workspace; I’ll talk through the office/home split and benefits when we speak.
Salary / rate
£70,000–£75,000 per year
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Working arrangement
Hybrid working from a recently renovated Manchester workspace; the exact office/home split will be confirmed with interested candidates.
Employment
Permanent, full-time
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