Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate - Planning : an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns - Intelligence : a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people - Trading : a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees - Relationships : a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency - People : a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Overview About the Role: Are you a digital specialist with a passion for pushing boundaries? Spark Foundry is looking for a Digital Excellence Account Director to lead innovation and drive digital media planning across one of our longest standing clients, Currys. This is a fantastic maternity cover role, working with a brilliant team in the heart of one of the top agencies, within the Publicis Groupe. You'll be the key connector between planning and digital investment teams, ensuring campaigns are not just effective but ground-breaking. The role goes beyond day-to-day planning-it's about consulting, escalation, and supporting tier-one campaigns while leading innovation across multiple channels, including programmatic, online video, and paid media. Responsibilities - Collaborate closely with planning and investment teams to support and consult on digital media campaigns. - Elevate digital strategies through innovation, experimentation, and pushing the status quo. - Lead digital excellence across display, video, audio, and social media channels. - Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring synergy across digital activations. - Oversee mid-large scale campaigns, providing strategic consultancy to teams. - Upskill and guide teams to ensure digital literacy at every level. Qualifications - A digital planning or activation background, with a strong understanding of platforms like DV360 and Facebook Ads Manager. - Ability to manage senior client relationships and collaborate confidently with internal and external teams. - A passion for innovation and a desire to drive forward exciting digital transformations. - Strong project management skills, able to balance multiple tasks while delivering results. Additional Information Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; - WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. - REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. - HELPHAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. - FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. - FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. - GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.