UK New Business Director

About WPP ProductionWe are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.About WPPWPP 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 WPP.com.A Hybrid working modelWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.What does an UK- New Business Director do at WPP Production?The roleThe New Business Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving growth for WPP Production, defining how we win high-value, complex opportunities and shaping the strategic direction of our UK growth function.You will lead the strategic direction and narrative for priority new business opportunities, designing integrated solutions and clear go-to-market propositions.  You will ensure that every response (whether formal RFP or informal approach) is clearly positioned, commercially compelling and aligned to client needs. You will be accountable for the quality and consistency of our narrative and strategic output across all UK pitches, setting the standard for how we articulate our value.Working closely with senior stakeholders across WPP Production and the wider WPP network, you will play a key role in driving integration across Media, Creative and Production, shaping how we bring together capabilities to deliver differentiated client solutions.Beyond individual opportunities, you will take a broader view of growth — defining where we should focus, how we prioritise opportunities, and how we scale success globally. This includes evolving our approach to pitches, refining commercial models and embedding best practice ways of working across the team.This is a high-impact role with visibility across the whole UK business, suited to someone who thrives in the fast-paced world of new business, operates with a high level of autonomy, and is motivated by driving measurable growth and business impact at scale.Key areas of responsibility:Define and lead the strategic direction for priority, high-value opportunities, ensuring a clear and differentiated approach to winningAccountable for the narrative quality and strategic standard across all pitches, setting the benchmark for how we articulate our valueDesign end-to-end client solutions and commercial models, including operating models, pricing approach and value propositionLead the development of go-to-market propositions, continuously evolving how WPP Production positions itself in marketWork with the Global Chief Growth Officer to define and drive the global growth strategy for WPP Production, identifying priority markets, opportunity types and areas of focusDefine and influence where we focus our growth efforts, ensuring time and resource are prioritised on the highest value opportunitiesAnalyse pipeline, performance and market trends to identify where growth is coming from — and where it should come from nextPartner with senior leadership to shape growth priorities, targets and investment decisionsDrive improved conversion, efficiency and revenue impact across the new business pipeline through stronger strategic positioning and approachBuild and scale a repeatable growth engine, embedding frameworks, playbooks, tools and best practice that enable teams globally to win consistently without central dependencyAct as a “pitch doctor”, stepping into critical opportunities to strengthen narrative, structure and overall response qualityPresent and represent WPP Production in senior client meetings & pitch meetingsDrive cross-WPP integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across Media, Creative and ProductionIdentify and embed new ways of working, improving how we approach, structure and deliver pitchesLead on innovation in growth, including exploring the use of AI and new technologies to enhance team capability and efficiencyBuild and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across WPP and key client organisationsDevelop and scale team capability, through coaching, mentoring and trainingWhat good looks like:Significant experience in new business, client leadership, growth or strategy roles within a creative, production or agency environmentExceptional strategic thinking, with a proven ability to define how complex opportunities are approached and wonOutstanding writing and storytelling ability, with experience leading narrative development for high-value, multi-disciplinary pitchesStrong commercial acumen, with experience designing and influencing commercial models, pricing strategies and value propositionsAble to use and apply AI tools to the new business processProven experience leading large, complex and high-value pitch processes, often involving multiple stakeholders and disciplinesConfident and credible communicator, with experience presenting to senior clients and influencing at leadership levelComfortable operating at pace and under pressure, managing multiple high-stakes opportunities simultaneouslyStrong understanding of integrated marketing ecosystems, including the intersection of media, creative and productionAble to influence and align senior stakeholders, often with competing priorities, to a single directionExperience shaping or evolving go-to-market propositions and strategic positioningAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, bringing structure and clarity to complex challengesA proactive and solutions-driven mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityExperience developing and mentoring team members, with a focus on building capability and scaling impactCurious and forward-thinking, with an interest in innovation, AI and the future of content and production#LI-BS2#LI-HybridWhy work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. Inclusion and Impact WPP 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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