Agency Partner Director

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

What you'll do

Future is looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Agency Partner Director to lead and grow strategic relationships with the UK’s major media agency holding groups and leading independent agencies.

You will be a senior external face of Future and the central commercial lead for strategic agency relationships. The role combines commercial strategy, senior relationship management, negotiation, revenue delivery and business development, with a clear focus on increasing Future’s share of agency investment. 

Internally you will lead and drive collaboration and stakeholder management.

You will balance short-term trading and revenue delivery with longer-term, multi-million-pound partnerships across Future’s full proposition, including digital, print, branded conted content, social, programmatic, data, creative, events, commerce and media 360 solutions.

Develop and deliver Future’s UK agency trading strategy across key holding groups and independent agencies, identifying opportunities to grow revenue, share and long-term relationships. Own strategic agency plans, translate Future’s commercial priorities into clear trading frameworks, and stay ahead of changes in agency structures, investment models, trading practices and the wider media landscape.

Act as the senior point of contact for strategic agency partners, building strong relationships across investment, trading, partnerships, strategy, planning, procurement, data and product teams. Lead senior business reviews, negotiations, presentations and industry engagement, while owning revenue targets, forecasting and commercial performance. Develop a strong pipeline of trading agreements and incremental opportunities, growing Future’s share across digital, print, branded content, programmatic, social, events and creative solutions.

Act as a strategic connector between agencies and Future’s wider commercial organisation, bringing together Client Direct, Agency Sales, Brand Partnerships, Branded Content, Programmatic, Data, Product, Creative, Commerce and specialist teams. Use Future’s brands, audiences, data, insights, technology and expertise to create differentiated, integrated solutions that unlock new revenue opportunities and deliver greater value for agency partners.

What you’ll bring

• Significant senior experience within the UK media, advertising or agency ecosystem.
• Established senior commercial agency relationships across UK media agencies and holding groups.
• Strong understanding of agency trading models, investment structures and commercial negotiations.
• Experience negotiating complex, high-value commercial or trading agreements.
• Strong understanding of the UK media owner and agency landscape.
• Experience across multiple media channels and commercial propositions.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into measurable commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.

Minimum Requirments

• Significant senior-level experience within the UK media, advertising or agency ecosystem, with a strong understanding of the market and key industry players.
• Established senior commercial relationships across UK media agencies, major holding groups and independent agencies.
• Strong understanding of agency trading models, investment structures and commercial negotiations, with experience securing complex, high-value agreements.
• Broad knowledge of media channels and commercial propositions, with the ability to identify opportunities across multiple products and solutions.
• Strong strategic, communication and influencing skills, with experience developing commercial plans and translating them into measurable revenue and growth outcomes.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £80,000 - £100,000

This is a hybrid role, working three days per week from our London Paddington office.

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Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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