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EssenceMediacom

Manager, Innovation

Location: London, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Mid-Level · Posted: September 26, 2026 · Verified: Oct 24, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role manages the day-to-day execution of innovation strategies for a UK government account, coordinating project workflows, tracking timelines, and ensuring pilots move from brief to live campaign. The manager partners with data, tech, and analytics teams to establish tracking codes and dashboards, and coordinates with creative technologists, behavioral scientists, and external partners. Key responsibilities include maintaining the test-and-learn agenda, curating a case study repository, and supporting thought-leadership events.
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EssenceMediacom

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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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