Creative Lead

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit [link removed], and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [link removed].

The Role

We are looking for a visionary Creative Lead to guide the work for a global FMCG powerhouse—one of our network’s most cherished cornerstone accounts.

In this role, you will lead the creative direction for a diverse portfolio of household-name consumer brands, driving global and regional campaigns that seamlessly blend bold ideas with meaningful, real-world impact. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and purpose-led marketing to inspire dedicated teams, elevate our craft, and deliver ideas that leave a lasting mark on culture. You will set the creative vision across multiple iconic categories, champion exceptional work, and lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team.

At Ogilvy, we are guided by David Ogilvy’s core values: Do the Right Thing, Do the Best Work of Our Lives, and Do It Together. If these principles resonate with you, we’d love for you to join us in shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision: Set and articulate a compelling creative vision, raising the standard of craft across copy, design, film, digital, social, and experiential touchpoints.
• Shape the Narrative: Guide platform-level thinking and ensure ideas are culturally resonant, strategically grounded, and effectively modernise the brand’s expression.
• Partner for Impact: Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, translating business goals into inspiring creative briefs and presenting work with clarity and conviction.
• Drive 360 Campaigns: Oversee end-to-end creative for integrated campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels, partnering closely with strategy, data, media, and production.
• Empower the Team: Mentor, coach, and grow creative talent, fostering a rich, accountable culture that prizes curiosity and creates space for emerging voices.
• Deliver Excellence: Guide work from pitch through production—including casting, edit, and delivery—ensuring insights are transformed into executionally flawless work.

About You

• You have a proven track record of leading and inspiring global or multi-market creative teams, backed by a portfolio of culturally impactful, platform-level campaigns.
• You are a master of integrated channels—from film and social to experiential and commerce—and stay fluent in current trends, platforms, and emerging technologies.
• You possess exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, comfortable navigating high-stakes decisions and advising C-suite stakeholders.
• You have deep production experience across the entire lifecycle, fiercely protecting the integrity of an idea through to execution.
• You have the courage to challenge conventions, take smart risks, and defend great work, while remaining open, collaborative, and adaptable.
• You are passionate about building vibrant creative cultures and developing emerging talent.
• Bonus points if: You have experience stewarding legacy brands through modernisation, possess a deep sensitivity to cultural nuances in global markets, or have worked with high-velocity consumer brands.

Benefits & Culture

At Ogilvy, we are a friendly, collaborative, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives. Beyond client work, you’ll have the chance to shape our vibrant culture, join active social teams, and contribute to our industry-leading DEI initiatives.

Here is a snapshot of the benefits we offer:

• Hybrid Working: We embrace a hybrid model that blends collaborative in-office time with the flexibility to work remotely.
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday, a paid volunteering day, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Pension: a generous matched scheme. Contribute 4% (Ogilvy pays 6%) up to a maximum contribution of 7% (Ogilvy pays 10.5%—totalling a powerful 17.5%).
• Healthcare & Wellbeing: BUPA Private Medical Insurance, plus discounted BUPA dental cover or financial contribution towards your physical and mental wellness.
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 access to remote GPs, mental health support, physio, nutrition consultations, and confidential counselling for you and your family.
• Free 1-to-1 Coaching: Professional and personal growth coaching sessions annually.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Financial peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Ogilvy champions innovation and the thoughtful application of AI. We encourage you to use AI tools to enhance your application and achieve the best possible results. During interviews, we may explore how you leverage AI, showcasing your judgment and ability to integrate these technologies effectively.

Please ensure your application authentically reflects your own skills, experience, and unique contributions.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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