Full job descriptionHead of Talent & Creator


Part-Time (3-4 Days Per Week) | Hybrid - Manchester


We’re partnering with a leading creative agency at the intersection of sport, gaming, and entertainment to find a Fractional Head of Talent & Creator to lead one of their most strategically important functions.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Talent, Creator, Influencer, or Partnerships leader who thrives in fast-paced creative environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams.


This role is less about pure commercial leadership and more about being an exceptional people leader someone who can bring clarity, structure, and confidence to an already high-potential team.


The Opportunity
The Talent & Creator function sits at the heart of the agency’s work, delivering culturally relevant campaigns across some of the biggest names in sport, gaming, and entertainment.


As the agency enters an exciting new phase of growth, they’re looking for a senior leader to help strengthen the function by improving:
*Team structure and ways of working
*Cross-functional collaboration
*Delivery standards and accountability
*Team confidence, development, and leadership rhythm


You’ll act as a trusted senior figure across the business, working closely with teams across Strategy, Creative, Client Services, Operations, and Finance.


What You’ll Be Doing
*Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent & Creator team
*Build trust and create an environment where people feel heard, supported, and empowered
*Introduce structure, clarity, and scalable ways of working
*Elevate the Talent & Creator function internally across the agency
*Improve visibility across live projects, priorities, and potential risks
*Champion best-in-class creator and talent strategy across campaigns
*Help shape long-term operating models and team development plans
*Drive innovation in creator intelligence, including AI, CRM tools, and platform insights


Ideal experience includes:
*Strong background in Talent, Creator, Influencer, or Partnerships
*Experience in a creative or integrated agency environment
*Deep understanding of creator marketing and talent strategy
*Exposure to sports, gaming, entertainment, or culture-led campaigns
*Strong leadership and team development experience
*Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams


The Ideal Person


You are:
*A genuine people-first leader
*Authentic, grounded, and low ego
*Highly collaborative with a non-hierarchical approach
*Strategic but hands-on when needed
*Passionate about mentoring and developing teams
*Someone people naturally trust and want to learn from


Why This Role?
*Join a highly respected agency working with global brands
*Shape a core function during a pivotal growth phase
*Work across exciting campaigns in sport, gaming, and entertainment
*Make a meaningful impact in a flexible senior leadership role


Package
*Part-time: 3-4 days per week
*Hybrid working with regular time in Manchester
*Initial 3-6 month engagement with potential for longer-term
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