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Head of Paid Media | PPC & Paid Social. Forward Role are working exclusively with this award-winning digital agency who are looking for an exceptional Head of Paid Media to lead their Paid Advertising function.

We’re hiring: Senior Director, Client Services At Equator you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to bold, effective brand and packaging for major UK and US clients. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise across multiple categories and make an impact from concept to shelf and beyond. Equator is part of Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Including Equator, our services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies. Propelis has an impressive roster in creative, strategy, digital commerce, experiential marketing, engineering, and creative content production—bringing together the incredible talent of 2,300 agency professionals. This collective expertise will come together under Marks, a Next-Gen Creative Platform built to thrive in today's global and local cultural conversations. Equator will continue to play an important role as an agency within Marks. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to oversee the strategic development and growth of client accounts, ensuring that they are developed to their full profit potential for Equator through account planning and the effective management of Director Client Services (DCS) and Account Directors (AD). Collaborate with VP Client Services to deliver and drive client strategy and business growth to achieve agreed financial and profit KPIs whilst maintaining client relationships. Work in partnership with Departmental Directors to improve Equator performance and deliver to client’s expectations. Location: Manchester, hybrid (remote Mon & Fri) Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results • Work alongside VP Client Service and wider Leadership team to develop a culture of people growth and development within the business., • Evaluate workload allocation for balanced distribution across team and provide strategic guidance to DCS and AD., • Advocate for cross-functional collaboration and drive synergy between departments., • Effectively manage and motivate dedicated DCS and AD team through regular 1:1 meetings and daily contact to establish best working practices, individual goals, and staff development, • Identify professional development and training needs of the team to enhance client service skills., • Recruit, train, and retain the best talent to create a high performing team configured to client need and budget., • Mentor team to problem-solve and work through challenging client or internal issues., • Drive accountability for employee achievement to contribute to client and Equator objectives., • Actively participate in leadership team meetings and drive process improvement, team development and client experience initiatives., • Work alongside business leadership and senior management team to ensure all projects are run in the most efficient manner, maximising key business technologies., • Work with DCS and AD team to ensure both short-and long-term plans are in place to deliver client satisfaction, internal business efficiencies and KPIs., • Deliver the revenue to achieve budget and control costs to achieve EDITDA target., • Work with VP of Client Services, FD, and MD to set business financial budgets based on current client landscape, historic performance, and potential future opportunities., • Maximise profitability across all responsible accounts. Proactively look for opportunities to improve and aggressively interrogate and act on any perceived risks to forecast. Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements This position requires the following knowledge and skills: • A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university, and more than 10 years of experience or equivalent work experience., • Deep experience in Design and/or Advertising Agency, • Experience managing mutli-level, client facing teams., • Strong “client-hands” and experience leading account teams., • Demonstrated ability to excel at leading teams, developing talent, and working through others to consistently deliver budgeted annual, quarterly, and monthly financial and operational results., • Demonstrated ability to excel as a teammate on a portfolio leadership team and to senior shared services leaders. Competency Requirements • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills., • Superior quantitative and analytical skills., • Exceptional empathy, compassion, and ability to connect with all regardless of station, title, position, or background., • Proven ability to exercise personal discipline, discretion, and appropriate emotional management. Travel Requirements Both domestic and international, when necessary.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in London or Manchester , and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Our Role: As an Account Manager you will take a proactive approach and lead the management of accounts, focusing on client satisfaction, communication, quality control and profitability. You will ensure that your clients receive the highest individual attention and that projects are delivered on time, to budget and on brief. You will share your knowledge with the team, helping the AD to support and develop junior members What you can expect to be doing: • Develop and maintain a close and productive relationship with key clients, acting with integrity at all times and including the AD in communications as appropriate, • Manage detailed campaign planning across paid and unpaid platforms including Social, PPC, Search and Programmatic, • You will ensure client requests are dealt with efficiently, interpreting these into thorough and accurate internal briefs, • Develop strong working relationships with other agencies and production teams making sure the correct teams are involved in relevant discussions to ensure they can add value, • You will oversee the quality control of work that leaves the agency, making sure it adheres to the client’s approved brief, • Work alongside the rest of the AMP team to ensure strong effective briefs are developed, projects are appropriately scoped, and opportunities are fully identified, • You will have a proactive approach to identifying and initiating business opportunities with new and existing clients This role could be a great fit for you if: • You have previous experience in a similar role with a media agency background- this is not a graduate role (3 years +), • Healthcare experience is desired but not essential, • Experience working on client accounts, • Client facing experience, • Confidence and eager to learn and develop, • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Fixed term contract – 6 months Closing date: 26 November 2025 Interview dates: 08 and 09 December 2025 Make a difference, join our team. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. We make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. We work closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And we find ways to put it right. Based in the centre of Manchester, we employ 600 individuals, collaboratively working together to make voices heard. We have created a diverse and inclusive culture, whilst offering flexibility to give you the autonomy to work in the best way suited to you. The role: This role is responsible for delivering effective commercial and procurement practices across the organisation, with a specific focus on our digital products. It ensures our purchasing is conducted in full compliance with statutory requirements while securing demonstrable value for money, and that our contracts are properly managed. You will: • give clear advice on procurement and contract management to help teams meet their goals through strong commercial practices, • manage the full procurement process, from planning and tendering to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier performance, • analyse markets and engage with suppliers to shape requirements and test ideas, • build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring transparency and collaboration, • ensure risks are effectively managed throughout procurement and commercial activities, • stay up to date with government policies, digital trends, and market changes to guide decisions. The role is central to ensuring contracts are robust, suppliers deliver on their commitments, and the organisation achieves its strategic aims. The successful applicant will have: • extensive experience in public sector procurement of digital goods and services including partnership arrangements, call off contracts, co-development and intellectual property, • demonstrated ability to act as a strategic advisor and partner to internal teams, supporting them in achieving their objectives, • expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring., • experience of the commercial elements of licensing, cloud computing, capital and revenue funding and the technology/digital lifecycle., • full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent. We recognise the value of lived experience. If you have experience of complaining about any public body, we strongly encourage you to apply. We know the value of having diverse, representative teams across our organisation. Which is why we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented within the team. These include people who are: • Asian, Black, Mixed Ethnicity or another ethnic background, • disabled, • LGBTQ. Benefits: • Civil Service Pension scheme, • 32.5 days annual leave, • hybrid working, 40 percent office based, • flexible working, • access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 advice and support from professionals and counsellors, • comprehensive learning and development programme, • employee discount scheme across hundreds of retailers, • bicycle loan scheme, • season ticket loan, • gym membership subsidy, • paid for professional memberships, • eye test reimbursement. Inclusion & Wellbeing Equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are vital to the way we work and our culture. We want our colleagues feel included, valued, and supported at work. It is essential that we are representative and accessible for the people who work here and those who use our service. Actions we take to embed this include: • an anonymised shortlisting process to make sure it is fair and unbiased, • monitoring the demographic trends in our workforce and making measured, sustained efforts to improve our diversity at all levels, • providing wellbeing support and opportunities for personal and professional development for all colleagues, • creating spaces for connection and engagement through our employee network groups and social clubs, • part of the disability confident scheme, • providing reasonable adjustments, • engaging in regular inclusion learning to enhance the cultural competency of our organisation. If you want to join a dedicated team that makes a real difference and helps raise standards in public services, then is the opportunity for you. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Roz Pedersen, Assistant Director of Finance, Interviews will be held onsite. Please note that we don’t offer feedback at application stage. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship as we do not have a licence. We do not accept CV’s. To apply for the role, please complete the application form by clicking on the ‘apply online’ button. No agencies. Applications from individuals only. Important notice: fraudulent job postings We have been made aware that some websites are falsely advertising job vacancies for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). We only advertise job vacancies through these official channels: • our website, • LinkedIn, • Civil Service Jobs, • GOV.uk, • Indeed, • Ombudsman association Do not share personal details with any other websites claiming to represent PHSO. 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Note this is not a recruitment role - Please read the details below before applying Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role As a Resource Manager at Havas Lynx, you are the day-to-day contact for the smooth resource scheduling and execution of all projects across one or more agency teams. You work across all disciplines and shared services to make sure expectations and deadlines are met from creative brief to final delivery. You work closely with your Operations & Commercial Lead, Heads of Disciplines and ALT members, recommending the most suitable resource for each job. A key part of your role is building strong relationships within your agencies to share knowledge and experience from a production stance. What you can expect to be doing: • Manage resource scheduling with oversight from Operations & Commercial Lead, • Books all project timelines in full via the Pulse Resource Scheduler before the project commences and ensures that booked hours do not exceed the specific number of budgeted hours in Pulse / the SOW (or the supplied budget hours for ABP)., • Monitor and address any unapproved resource booking extensions, ensuring alignment with the budget and scope defined in the Statement of Work (SOW), and escalating issues to the appropriate discipline leads as needed, • Ensure the briefing process is rigorously followed by client services teams and that resource requests correspond to written time estimates provided by the creative, medical, strategy and other disciplines, • Ensure Creative, Medical, Strategy, and other disciplines feel fully supported and protected by overseeing appropriate casting and the allocation of sufficient time to deliver high-quality work, without exceeding the approved hours outlined in SOWs, • Coordinate resource sharing, freelancers and third parties, prioritising shared agency support where appropriate, • Monitor timesheets and approvals This role could be a great fit for you if: • You have worked in an agency in a similar operational role – 3 years’ experience, • You have great project management experience, • Working effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, • Financially and commercially aware, • Multitasker and able to move from one project to another seamlessly, • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester , and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role As a Group Account Director at Havas Lynx, you will be proven at establishing and nurturing effective, long-lasting client partnerships. You will ensure that our clients receive the highest individual attention, based on a thorough understanding of their business and personal drivers. Your strategic nous and critical thinking will mean that you can readily identify opportunities within your existing accounts and beyond resulting in exceptional creative campaigns with demonstrable impact. As a natural leader, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service; whilst creating space for their personal growth and development What you can expect to be doing: • As a key client partner, you will be responsible for building effective, long-lasting relationships. Leading your accounts to position Havas Lynx as the client’s strategic partner as well as using your well-established network to develop broader business opportunities, • Maintain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and the industry in which they operate, equipping the wider Client Services Team with this knowledge, • Utilise your knowledge and draw on your experience to foresee and solve problems proactively - appreciating when it is appropriate escalate matters to the Client Services Director (CSD), • As a key client partner, you will be responsible for building effective, long-lasting relationships. Leading your accounts to position Havas Lynx as the client’s strategic partner as well as using your well-established network to develop broader business opportunities, • Maintain a thorough understanding of the client’s business and the industry in which they operate, equipping the wider Client Services Team with this knowledge, • Utilise your knowledge and draw on your experience to foresee and solve problems proactively - appreciating when it is appropriate escalate matters to the Client Services Director (CSD), • Empower the team, delegating clearly and effectively whilst maintaining overall responsibility for the work that they produce, • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Havas Lynx credentials and be able to confidently explain the agency's portfolio of services to clients to grow accounts and bring in new business, • Develop your team’s capability in all areas of customer service and account management, encouraging best practice across creative, production, client services and financial management This role could be a great fit for you if: • You are an experienced Group Account Director with significant Healthcare/pharmaceutical experience in a creative agency. This is imperative for this role., • You have managed large teams across multiple brands, • You have worked on global campaigns and clients, • You have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

As the Media Planning Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive agency offering the opportunity to work on high-profile offline media campaigns while contributing to wider integrated/digital campaigns and projects across the business. The Role: Negotiate and purchase advertising

The role involves website maintenance, PPC advertising, and digital marketing strategies.

A leading digital agency in Manchester seeks a Senior Manager to oversee their media team's paid strategies. The ideal candidate will possess over 4 years of experience in paid advertising, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills while collaborating with various teams. Responsibi

A digital agency in Manchester is seeking a Head of Paid Advertising to lead their paid media team. The ideal candidate will have several years of proven experience in paid advertising and strong leadership skills.

A dynamic marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Digital Marketing Executive to shape marketing strategies and manage paid advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in digital marketing, particularly in agency settings, with strong skills in Google An

Technical Instructor – Unreal Engine Contract Role | UK-Based | Onsite & Hybrid Delivery Start Date: January A leading national training provider is seeking contract Technical Instructors to deliver Creative & Digital Skills programmes starting January . These programmes cover Unreal Engine, AI-powered creative tools, content creation, social media marketing, and virtual production. Delivery will take place both online and onsite at locations including London, Lancashire, and Liverpool . About the Role As a Technical Instructor, you will deliver hands-on, industry-relevant training to learners aged 18–24, graduates, jobseekers, and creative professionals aiming to build careers in digital content, creative advertising, film/TV, and emerging creative technologies. This is a contract role ideal for freelance trainers, content creators, virtual production specialists, and digital educators. Key Responsibilities Training Delivery Deliver high-quality training in Unreal Engine for media and virtual production (lighting, rendering, sequencer, motion capture, VP pipelines). Teach creative AI tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Midjourney, and RunwayML. Integrate real-world examples and workflows to enhance learner employability. Support practical workshops and troubleshoot technical issues. Learner Support Provide 1:1 and group support, mentoring, and technical feedback. Track and record learner progress using LMS systems. Promote an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages progression. Content & Quality Contribute to curriculum development and refinement. Support quality assurance, feedback processes, and continuous improvement activity. Skills & Experience Needed Minimum 1 year teaching, training, or workshop delivery experience. Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine , content creation workflows, AI creative tools, and social media platforms. Experience delivering both online and in-person. Curriculum design and learning materials development. Confident facilitator with strong communication and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft applications and digital learning platforms. Project management experience is desirable. Personal Attributes Passionate about helping learners from all backgrounds into digital and creative careers. Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisation and time management. Creative, curious, and self-motivated. Strong team player with a friendly and supportive approach. If you are an experienced instructor or creative professional looking for January-start contract work in digital and emerging creative technologies, we would love to hear from you. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. TPBN1_UKTJ