Company overview
Somersault is one of the world's leading video agencies from one of the world's most innovative cities. We're an ambitious multi- award winning business, a trusted partner to a group of world class clients and a team that's on a mission to build the world's #1 video agency.

The role
We're looking to recruit a new Head of Creative Services; working alongside the CEO to manage the creative services department and oversee the creative output of the agency.

The role principally incorporates team management, delivery of clients projects (Inc Film/Video, Animation, Digital Content, Graphic Design, Copy writing / Scriptwriting) and representing and reporting on the creative department as part of the Agency's management team. Alongside this, you'll be involved in setting a strategy for the agency's creative services portfolio and for the company's approach to project resourcing.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented and dynamic leader with a background in advertising, media/video production, animation or content.

About you
We have ambitious growth plans for the next 3-5 years which include diversifying our product offering and trebling the size of the creative team.

We are looking for an all-rounder that can do 'big strategy' and 'small detail' and wants to be part of our journey.

You will be dynamic, forward thinking, innovative, open minded and interested in exploring new ways of working. Your also likely to have;-

More than 10 years' experience in all elements of the creative production process including managing, mentoring, coaching, presenting, critiquing and evaluating.
Experience leading and developing a high performing production team. You will have the strength of character and archive of achievements to lead by example, be highly respected by the team and also make tough decision when they need to be made.
Extensive industry contacts and relationships that can add value to Somersault from the outset.
The ability to combine persuasiveness, creativity, dynamism and, as needed, honesty and forthrightness in client relationships and communications.
A strong focus on the commercial side of the business. You will be able to balance creativity and profitability.
A good understanding of the wider digital world - considering different outputs and channels from the outset of the project.
A track record and passion for developing other people.
Comfortable under pressure, unflustered during busy periods with strong organisation skills.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ideally. experience in a Company management team, representing a department on a management board and working with the CEO and others on the strategic plan.
A proactive, problem solving attitude, we are still a small agency where we all take accountability for our decisions and actions.
Experience in dealing with projects of different sizes, happy to work on different projects to grow accounts.
An interest in emerging market trends and innovation to keep Somersault ahead of the competition.
Team Somersault
We think we're a pretty special team to be part of and we have high standards in the work we do and what we expect of each other. We unashamedly look to hire A players; People that are the highest performers in their peer group, individuals that understand what it takes to be part of a high performing team, not a just be another person in another department. If that sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits
We pride ourselves in putting People at the heart of what we do and in return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we offer a tailored mentoring and development plan, a competitive package and an enviable range of flexible benefits including an open bar where we celebrate successes or sometimes just unwind after a busy week.