Company Description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”

Now we hear

“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”

“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”

“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”

These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.   

Job Description

Apex, an innovative division of Publicis Groupe, is dedicated to fueling growth and crafting cutting-edge solutions that deliver unmatched value for our clients. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for creating seamless, end-to-end processes that ensure best practices and compliance across all media channels, from the initial briefing to final invoicing.

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented individual who thrives on working with data and finds satisfaction in precision. If you're eager to learn, proactive, and ready to jump in, this opportunity is for you. You'll work closely with Apex’s operations, digital, and finance teams, collaborating with vendors and agency partners to drive the success and growth of Apex. Your contributions will be vital to our mission of pushing boundaries and achieving excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Apex ops, digital teams, and vendors to gather and verify data for month-end reconciliation and forecasting.
• Create and update billing sheets, digital finance trackers, and reconcile monthly vendor spends.
• Liaise with agency teams to confirm delivery/spend details, resolve discrepancies, and manage queries.
• Ensure accuracy in all financial data and support seamless invoicing and payment processes.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, and internal teams to enhance collaboration and alignment.

Qualifications

• Excellent math’s and numeracy skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Organised and capable of working independently, as well as part of a team
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks accurately
• Can assimilate information quickly and adhere to processes/best practices
• Exceptional time management & prioritisation skills
• Confident in Microsoft Office Excel and able to work with large data sets

Additional information

Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000. 

Outlining the recruitment process in the job ad

Step 1: Written application

Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will help us get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report. You can see a demo HERE to familiarise yourself with this part of the process

Step 3: Recruiter call – A member of the early careers team will be in touch to arrange a call to discuss your application, give you more information about the role and answer any questions you have for us at this stage.

Step 4: Assessment centre – You’ll be invited to one of our assessment centres where you will be able to showcase all your key skills and strengths across a variety of activities.

Step 5: Outcome – You will receive a job offer, or feedback if you have been unsuccessful.

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