VP, Innovation
The Vice President (VP) of Innovation at WPP Media is a senior leadership role responsible for driving and scaling applied innovation to address the UK Government's most complex operational and citizen-facing challenges. This position is integral to The Experience Capability, a transformational offering that integrates experiences across Platforms, Applied Innovation, Addressable Strategy, Creators, and Creative Excellence to unlock growth for clients' pressing business challenges. The VP will lead a direct team of five Innovation Strategists and Planners, collaborating closely with a Business Director, Creative Tech Lead, and two Creative Technologists to ensure innovative ideas are systematically embedded into core campaign briefs.
Key responsibilities include defining, evolving, and championing the UK Government's innovation strategy, ensuring that new ideas, technologies, and methods are leveraged to deliver significant improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of public sector campaigns. The VP will oversee the integration of innovation into campaign briefs to address critical Department, Mission, and Government Media Unit needs, and will be expected to simplify complex technology, data, and innovation concepts, translating them into tangible citizen and campaign value.
The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in designing and scaling operational systems to embed innovation within complex, highly regulated environments. Experience in leading and inspiring teams, particularly in the areas of innovation strategy and planning, is essential. The candidate should be comfortable presenting on industry stages and in senior client boardrooms, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Compensation details for this role are not specified in the available information.
WPP Media fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to the success of the organization. Employees are encouraged to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values, including being extraordinary by leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity, creating an open environment by balancing people and client experiences through cultivating trust, and leading optimistically by championing growth and development to mobilize the enterprise.