Senior Campaign Manager, Corporate

TEAM LEWIS is looking for a dynamic professional to help with the retention, development and growth of its corporate business. The Senior Campaign Manager will have well rounded corporate comms experience, inclusive of reputation management and executive profiling, plus a passion for purpose and social impact. They will apply innovative and creative thinking to corporate challenges and thrive in a culture of curiosity.

This opportunity will suit an ambitious, proactive professional who is keen to progress their career and make an impact in a forward-thinking, fast-paced, independent global organisation.

About TEAM LEWIS

TEAM LEWIS is a global marketing agency that has grown from start-up to multi-national in a little over two decades. Its success is due to a combination of factors: talented creatives delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; its independence from outside investors. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF), a non-profit charitable entity. Since its launch in 2021, it has funded over 2,300 causes. The TLF promotes a wide variety of social, cultural, and environmental causes that benefit society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the creative industries, businesses, government, and non-profits. Community charities are championed by employees who, in addition to the financial donation, volunteer their time and skills to maximise the grants’ effectiveness.

Purpose of the role

The Senior Campaign Manager (SCM) will work on notable multi-market clients, including a global flagship client with UK and international colleagues. Conversant with macro-economic, political and cultural trends, the SCM has a clear understanding of their clients’ goals, objectives and requirements. They will deliver the highest levels of service and develop long-lasting trustful relationships with clients. The SCM will translate strategic and creative thinking into action, executing campaigns that deliver. For this role, exceptional media relations skills are required. The SCM will foster journalist contacts, leading team outreach and placement.

The SCM will work on multi-market credentials, RFIs and pitches, and help onboard new client wins.

An active contributor to the success of the business, the SCM will champion a collaborative, positive culture. Leading by example and hands on development of direct reports are important in this role.

Main responsibilities

• Build close consultative relationships with clients as a key contact; help develop initiatives for retention and organic growth
• Manage and deliver day to day campaign activities, focussing on programme goals and ensuring that the KPIs, deadlines and budgets are met; report to the client with insight and commentary
• Brief the creative engineering team to bring concepts to life for cross-disciplinary and multi-channel campaigns
• Help senior client leads keep programmes on track, flagging potential issues in real timeProvide, and quality control, written content for campaigns including press releases, social posts, articles/features, blog entries, biographies, briefing documents, etc
• Manage media relations activity, maintaining strong personal relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers and analysts across national, trade, vertical, social media and channels
• Consult with clients on media opportunities in relation to the news agenda
• Add value to new business pitches by providing support with research and insights, content generation, creative ideas, presentation preparation and delivery
• Help build a high calibre and motivated team: set objectives for line reports and support strengths and professional development
• Promote a culture of innovation and curiosity for continuous professional improvement
• Contribute to “all hands” meetings, press briefings, training sessions and attend socials
• Be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the London HQ team.

About you

Energetic, resourceful and positive, you have proven agency experience of managing corporate communications campaigns across a number of sectors. You have contributed to winning and retaining accounts as well as driving organic growth from existing clients. A wise thinker, with a strong interest in purpose and ESG, you relish advising clients and working on stakeholder engagement campaigns that build trust and drive change. An empathetic and charismatic team player you enjoy coaching and motivating people. Mission focussed and commercial, you like to exceed goals, deliver results and make a positive impact.

Additional requirements

• Experience in corporate reputation, strategic positioning and behavioural change campaigns; experience/a strong interest in sustainability
• Understanding of trends and issues impacting corporate reputations and complex stakeholder audiences
• Experience of the energy sector is desired; experience of the technology sector and international clients are helpful
• In-depth knowledge of the offline and online media, robust journalist contacts, up to date with current affairs
• Know how to integrate PR with digital marketing, content and broader marketing activities
• Commercial acumen, including successful budget/cost management
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve, project manage, prioritise, multi-task to tight deadlines and with impeccable attention to detail
• Integrity, humility, self-drive/initiative – and a sense of humour!

Key internal relationships

• Associate Director – line manager
• Campaign Managers/Campaign Executives – direct reports
• Global Client Lead (London)
• Senior Vice President, EMEA (London HQ leader)
• Client Engagement Manager (London)
• Senior Vice President, Global HR (London)
• Financial Controller, UK

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.