Account Director - Digital - Higher Education

  • Kairos Recruitment
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Account Director to lead Higher Education clients and own the delivery of integrated, 360 media strategies. This is a senior, client-facing role for someone confident discussing strategy, performance, and channel mix at a high level.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and manage Higher Education client relationships
  • Develop and present full media strategies across paid media, display, student and education portals, and email marketing
  • Own LinkedIn strategy, acting as the expert voice on what to run, why to run it, and how it fits into wider recruitment and brand objectives
  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver, optimise, and report on campaigns

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in the Higher Education sector
  • Experience at Account Director level (or Senior Account Manager ready to step up)
  • Expert knowledge of LinkedIn Ads and confidence leading strategic client discussions
  • Strong understanding of integrated digital media
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us?

  • Specialist agency working exclusively with Higher Education clients
  • Work with a really social team
  • Choose when to come into the office - No Strict rules
  • High-impact, strategic role with real client influence
  • Clear progression and development opportunities