The Head of Media & Partnerships is
responsible for leading the Marketing Division’s overall Media function by
driving media expansion, strategic partnerships, media intelligence and
commercial growth.
This
role provides strategic leadership while remaining actively involved in
building and expanding the Agency's global media network, developing the
Agency's Media Database, and producing high-quality commercial proposals and
presentations that support business growth.
The
role oversees the Media Department through the Media Manager and directly leads
the Media Research Team, ensuring both functions operate collaboratively while
maintaining clear ownership and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Media &
Partnerships department, defining and executing the department's
strategy in line with business objectives.
- Manage and develop the Media team,
fostering collaboration, performance and continuous growth.
- Drive the expansion and strengthening of
the Marketing Agency's media and partnership network.
- Be fully responsible for the development
of commercial media proposals for new business opportunities and existing
clients.
- Collaborate closely with Strategy, Sales
and Account Management to create tailored media solutions that align with
client objectives.
- Ensure the quality, accuracy and
continuous development of the media database and operational processes.
- Monitor departmental performance, analyse
results and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and commercial
outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships
with key media partners, stakeholders and industry contacts.
- Conduct and validate media research
alongside the Media Research team to ensure the quality and accuracy of
our media database.
- Prepare regular strategic updates and
performance reports for senior leadership.
- Undertake any other duties related to the
role as assigned by the Manager.
Requirements
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in Communications,
Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
Skills:
- 6+ years of experience in media relations,
partnerships, PR, communications, or a similar role
- Strategic thinking with strong execution
capabilities.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and people management
abilities.
- Exceptional relationship-building and
negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and strong
reporting discipline.
Benefits
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- 21 Days Annual Leave
- Health & Dental Coverage
- 5 Paid Sick Days
- Flexible Working Hours
- Hybrid working model (2 days per week
working from home)
- Early Out on Fridays
- Long Weekend Leave
- Maternity & Paternity Top-Up Allowance
- Complimentary Lunch at the office
- Company Laptop provided
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in media relations, partnerships, public relations, communications, or a similar role
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and people management abilities
- Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and strong reporting discipline
What We Do
Ultimate Group is a growth ecosystem that unites media, events and marketing for complex industries, with a focus on fintech, trading, investing and real estate. As a house of brands (including iFX EXPO, Finance Magnates Summits, REALTYon and Finance Magnates), it connects industry participants through global expos, trusted content, and integrated marketing platforms to drive business growth and industry insight.
