Who we are

The Kite Factory is an independent media agency that gives brands the best in Heart, Art, and Science to craft creative media ideas that deliver. With a rich heritage in measurement, TKF combines data-driven insights and craft planning to deliver media effectiveness that drives measurable growth for clients like Skin+Me, WaterAid, Redrow, Crisis, Lovehoney, White Claw, Triodos Bank, and Little Freddie.

We exist because we saw a gap in the market. A gap between ideas and measurement. Anyone can have a good idea, but they don’t necessarily know how to measure it. Conversely, just because you can measure things, it’s no guarantee you can have good ideas. Well, we do both.

We’re a dynamic team of creative visionaries, professional achievers, and data enthusiasts, all driven by a passion for delivering tangible results. Now with over 100 media specialists, The Kite Factory has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years. We've celebrated multiple new business and award-winning campaigns, earning the prestigious title of Campaign’s Independent Agency of the Year in 2023. Our workplace culture shines as we proudly rank among Campaign’s Best Places to Work and hold IPA Platinum status, reflecting our unwavering commitment to the development and well-being of our people.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for candidates that want to push the boundaries with clients, whilst still being able to deliver excellent results. You should also be able to strike the balance between analytical thinking and creative thinking. Collaboration between teams and with clients is also key to success here.

Your role

As a Digital Account Executive, you will be joining a Digital department of 29 members.

You will be working across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic media channels, with the main focus being on Meta and Google Ads. After on the job training and with ongoing support you will take ownership of the day-to-day campaign management and optimisations across Paid Search and Paid Social, which also includes working closely with our Digital buying resource to manage campaign builds. This will include digital tagging, trafficking and tracking for all channels for your accounts, as well as production of cross-channel weekly insight-led reports for all client’s campaigns. All reporting is created using FlightDeck, our online reporting system, which you will be responsible for updating and maintaining on a weekly basis.

You will use insight tools for audience and market research and liaise with various media partners on planning and developing tactics. Alongside your direct team member(s), you will be responsible for delivering the account/channel targets and growth whilst ensuring quality control at all times.

This role is also client-facing, supporting on the digital weekly calls, monthly meetings, and day to day emails and requests, with the support of your team.

We place a strong focus on training and development at The Kite Factory, as such we ensure all our team have a personalised development plan with clear objectives, which are reviewed and refreshed every 6 months. We provide ongoing on the job training, knowledge share sessions, department hops, external training (IAB, IPA, NABs) and partner training (Google, Squared etc). We are IPA CPD platinum accredited – only 1% of UK agencies have this.

Finally, there are also opportunities to become a department champion in an area of expertise that you would like to bring to the agency. This would include knowledge sharing sessions and organising lunch and learns with key partners. We require someone who has the passion, drive and tenacity to make a difference.

Skills and experience

• A selection of free online Digital marketing courses e.g., Meta Blueprint or Google Skillshop, or an alternative free course or certificate relevant to the industry

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Analytics (could be from mathematical academics) extracting insights from raw data

Key Skills

• Fast learner and a self-starter

• Numerical competency with attention to detail & conscientiousness

• Communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work well under pressure & multi-task

• Proactive & problem-solving

• Adaptability, flexibility & can-do attitude

Our Culture

We’re immensely proud of the vibrant culture at The Kite Factory. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our quarterly pulse surveys, which create a valuable feedback loop, allowing us to evolve and refine our agency's operations. Here, every voice is heard and valued. We've diligently built and embodied our core values: Think Freely, Aim Higher, Stay Smart, Get Involved, and Win Together.

Our people are our greatest asset, and the connections they forge with one another are the foundation of our success. To strengthen these relationships and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, we offer several committees that everyone is encouraged to join, including Social, Diversity & Inclusion, and Environmental Impact. These groups play a crucial role in shaping our culture and ensuring that we not only work together but thrive together.

What’s in it for you?

As well as working with some of the best people in the industry, we offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits, a huge focus on training and development with dedicated training time, partnerships with industry specialists, and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with the support of a fantastic team.

Inclusivity and belonging

At The Kite Factory, we welcome applications from all walks of life including those who are under-represented in our industry. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where everyone feels they can belong and celebrate each other's differences. It’s so important to us that all voices are heard and listened to so that we can truly create an inclusive place to work where our teams can thrive.