Head of Influencer UKI

Job Purpose

We’re looking for an inspiring and entrepreneurial Head of Influencer to lead our expanding team. This person will be the main point of contact with our UK internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for developing long‑term strategic relationships.

As a thought leader they will have a continually evolving point of view on the influencer landscape and how to best leverage it for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with clients, internal stakeholders and social media platforms.
• Be an ambassador for DEPT externally through PR and public speaking events.
• Monitor and follow key market trends, upskilling the team as needed, be our thought leader.
• Be our external face with clients and the industry, contributing to new business opportunities and lead client pitches.
• Lead on influencer strategy both internally at DEPT, and externally for clients.
• Develop and upskill our ambitions team as needed.
• Partner with our tech & production teams to run an efficient, legally sound, performance‑focussed, and tech‑enabled process.
• Prepared to travel across EMEA and work 2–3 days per week from our London office; flexibility with working from home is offered but the ideal candidate needs to be personally visible with colleagues and clients, and enjoy being part of a team.

Skills and Previous Experience Required

• Extensive experience in influencer strategy & casting.
• Highly entrepreneurial.
• Experience leading and managing a large team.
• Experience working with consumer‑focused brands, international clients and budgets over £1m.
• Experience leading and winning pitches.
• Exceptional communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to react quickly within a fast‑paced environment.
• Solution orientated.
• Highly conversant with paid media and first‑party data, both for casting and reporting purposes.
• Deep relationships with creators, influencers and their agents.
• Relationships with creator/influencer teams at social media companies.
• Relationships with major brands.

Benefits

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and cultural events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy programme: you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.

DEPT is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support all applicants and employees.