Are you an expert in the use of data in media and marketing, looking for your next role that offers a chance to work with some of the biggest and best brands in the UK? Do you have a deep understanding of digital audiences and the tech and tools that go hand-in-hand?

MG OMD is looking for a Data & Technology Director to work closely with a portfolio of its most progressive clients, driving performance through effective use of data, enabled by appropriate technology.

This role is all about creating and delivering tangible data and technology progress for our clients. At the heart of the role is helping clients be more effective with data in their media activation (and often beyond).

While this often centres on 1PD, audience data and media activation, the scope is broad and regularly stretches into new territory. We are seeking a candidate who understands and can navigate the complexity of digital, cutting through the noise to deliver tangible, valuable outputs.

You will have a sound understanding of digital activation platforms and their audience/data capabilities, as well as key tech/platforms that play a role in organizing/connecting data between platforms (E.g. CDPs, Clean Rooms). You will be naturally inquisitive and stay well informed of the big questions facing the industry and our clients.

In this role you will:

  • Create media-focused data strategies that deliver ROI for our clients
  • Develop and implement data and technology roadmaps in collaboration with key client and agency stakeholders
  • Establish and grow relationships with senior client stakeholders, in media/marketing teams and beyond
  • Define, pitch and scope varied data and technology projects
  • Demonstrate expertise in key marketing technology platforms
  • Be seen as an expert by internal teams and clients
  • Be a collaborator - bring together the best of MG OMD and Omnicom Media Group (OMG) to drive progress and create new solutions

We would love you to bring passion and expertise in equal measures – these are complex themes and it’s our role to bring them to life in ways that are engaging and understandable. As part of a small team, you’ll be comfortable quickly developing a network across the agency, being known as someone who develops effective solutions and who can be trusted to deliver.

About the Data & Technology Strategy team

This role sits within the Data & Technology Strategy team, part of MG OMD’s Consult function, which focuses on driving effectiveness in marketing for our clients.

The Data and Technology Strategy team works with clients to ensure their data and technology infrastructure creates competitive advantage.

We work in close collaboration with the wider Omnicom Media Group (OMG) data and tech community and Centres of Excellence.

About the Agency:

MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. ​ 

Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters.​ 

MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards.  

With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. ​ 

So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational.  ​​ 

We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. ​ 

In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special.  

 

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/. 

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