Account Director – Digital MEDIA – HEALTH MEDIA; Maternity Cover

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – DIGITAL MEDIA – HEALTH MEDIA (Maternity Cover)

Location: London

We’re Four – an international, independent agency powered by creativity and collaboration. Our 250‑strong team spans media, creative and communications, operating from hubs in London, Cardiff, Sheffield and the UAE. Our award‑winning media team sits at the heart of what we do – fusing smart strategy, cutting‑edge tools and brilliant client service to deliver campaigns that get noticed and get results.

Four’s health media team is currently seeking an account director to lead on key accounts in the health and life sciences sectors. This is a senior client‑facing role responsible for leading key client accounts, shaping digital media strategy, driving performance, and ensuring exceptional delivery across multi‑channel campaigns. You will be the strategic lead for clients, trusted partner for senior stakeholders, and mentor for internal teams.

What You’ll Do

This role is all about leadership, strategic thinking and delivering stand‑out media work. You’ll be the partner to your clients and the driving force behind your team’s success. Day to day, you will:

Client & Strategic Leadership

• Lead day-to-day client relationships and act as the primary strategic advisor for all digital media activity.
• Develop annual planning, quarterly reviews and ongoing performance conversations.
• Translate client objectives into clear, insight‑driven digital strategies across paid social, programmatic, search, video, DOOH and native.
• Identify growth opportunities through proactive recommendations and cross‑department collaboration.
• Contribute to new business proposals and pitch presentations
• Oversee flawless planning and execution of multi‑channel campaigns, ensuring every detail is delivered to the highest standard.
• Work with planners, traders and analysts to ensure campaigns launch smoothly, pace accurately and deliver against KPIs.
• Review data and performance insights, turning them into compelling stories and actions for clients.
• Drive innovation through new tools, formats, testing approaches and emerging technologies.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Account Managers and Executives.
• Create an environment that encourages learning, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Support cross‑agency collaboration with internal partners.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, ideas‑led environment. You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in a digital media role within a media agency.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex insights into clear recommendations.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, forecasts and scopes.
• A passion for innovation and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to deliver their best work.
• Brilliant organisational skills and attention to detail — essential for overseeing multiple accounts and workflows.
• A flexible, can‑do attitude and ability to thrive under pressure, consistent with the qualities highlighted in Four’s media job profiles.

What we offer you:

• A supportive, sociable and inclusive work environment which supports creativity, individuality and excellence
• Exposure to key clients within healthcare marketing
• A defined career path with opportunities for growth across our business
• The opportunity to learn new skills and specialise
• A central east-London location with hybrid-working policy

Apply now and take the next exciting step in your career.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals, and we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please note:

We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies.

Equality and Diversity at Four

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and we’re committed to reflecting the world we live in. We encourage applications from all backgrounds – particularly from underrepresented groups – and we’re constantly working to improve representation across our business.

We never discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion.