Director of Media & Creative

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.

What We’re Looking For
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.

What’s on Offer
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

If you're a strategic thinker with a creative heart — someone who can bring structure, innovation, and inspiration to a growing team — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with the team at Hoop for a confidential conversation