Director of Media & Creative
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Cardiff |
| Area | Cardiff, Wales |
| Sector | Professional Services & HR - Marketing & Communications |
| Salary | £60000 - £65000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Joanna Thomas |
| Job Ref | IBV-48732 |
- Description
- Location: Cardiff-Hybrid
Salary: Circa £65,000 plus excellent benefits including private medical health, 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day off for your Birthday & at Christmas (annual leave increases in line with length of service), enhanced family friendly policies.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We’re working with an exciting and forward-thinking organisation to find an exceptional Director of Media & Creative — someone who brings both strategic vision and creative flair, and who knows how to lead talented teams across paid media, content, and storytelling to deliver real impact.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of multiple high-performing teams and influence the creative and commercial success of a growing business.
The Role As Director of Media & Creative, you’ll oversee the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of Paid Media, Earned, Shared & Owned (ESO) Media, and Creative functions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to deliver integrated campaigns that are insight-led, bold, and consistently aligned with both client needs and broader business goals.
From big brand ideas to smart, data-driven media strategies — this is a hands-on leadership role where your ideas, energy and ability to inspire others will drive results.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and support the development of paid, earned, shared and owned media strategies.
- Oversee media planning, buying, and performance — across digital, social, and traditional channels.
- Champion creative direction, ensuring brand storytelling is impactful and audience-led.
- Guide the creation of high-quality content across multiple formats and platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a multi-disciplinary team across media and creative.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency in message, tone, and execution.
- Work with senior stakeholders on new business strategy, performance, and profitability.
- Manage team budgets, resources, and utilisation effectively, ensuring delivery aligns with commercial goals.
- 8+ years’ experience in media strategy, creative direction, or integrated campaign leadership.
- At least 3 years in a senior leadership role, with a proven ability to inspire high-performing teams.
- Strong grasp of digital and traditional media channels, content marketing, and creative trends.
- Comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on delivery.
- Data-savvy with an ability to interpret insight and use it to improve campaign performance.
- Commercially minded — able to lead on budgeting, profitability, and resource planning.
- Exceptional communicator and collaborator.
- 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off and an extra day at Christmas
- Private medical insurance, including dental and mental health cover
- 4% matched pension contributions
- Monthly wellbeing hour
- Hybrid working and flexible culture (core hours 10–4)
- Summer Fridays (early finish during June, July, August)
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Generous training and development budget
- Cycle to work scheme
- 3 months full sick pay
- Mental Health First Aid scheme
- A creative, collaborative and values-led working environment
Apply today or get in touch with the team at Hoop for a confidential conversation. - Lead and support the development of paid, earned, shared and owned media strategies.
