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Job Title Creative Group Head (Copy)Creative Group Head (Copy) - South AfricaYou landed here because youxe2x80x99re a curious conceptual senior Copywriter looking to lead and inspire. As a Group Head, you will be responsible for the curating of the brand tone, as well as the output and development of a team of writers. Crafting strategic ideas developed by the team as well as yourself.As part of The Agency, you and your team will produce distinctive brand, acquisition assets and experiences, across many channels. Alongside being an excellent leader, you should be an agile, strategic and creative thinker. We are changing the way we market ourselves by putting creative effectiveness at the center of what we do, and this is your chance to be apart of it.So, who are we?Wexe2x80x99re IG Group. No, not Instagram xe2x80x93 though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.Wexe2x80x99re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world ofonline trading and investing. The best part? Wexe2x80x99ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms,forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products theyknow and love.Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work acrossmultiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and letxe2x80x99s innovate together!Your role in the TeamWe get it. A new job is a big deal, and you want to know as much as possible about the team and what youxe2x80x99ll be doing. When you join us as a Group Head, youxe2x80x99ll form part of the team charged with the upliftment of creativity and growth of The Agency, our internal global creative hub. Youxe2x80x99ll be one of the leaders responsible for continuously pushing the creative boundaries and providing solutions to the business's ever-changing needs. Alongside this, you will lead, inspire and grow your team and the broader global divisional marketing teams, to produce creative work that is fresh and effective.What youxe2x80x99ll do

• Support the Head of Creative in growing The Agency into an effective creative hub
• Lead, motivate and inspire a team of between 3 - 6 individuals made up of copy writers and art directors
• Defining requirements for and leading the development of concepts and executions that are on-brief, on-brand, fresh and effective
• Reviewing and approving assets of varying descriptions and complexities (e.g. social collateral, campaign assets, internal comms templates, etc.)
• Lead, develop and mentor team members, creating a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and collaboration
• Managing the workflow and output of the team

Who wexe2x80x99re looking for?Youxe2x80x99re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. Youxe2x80x99re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.We donxe2x80x99t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, letxe2x80x99s raise the bar together.What youxe2x80x99ll need for this role

• You will be a natural communicator, leader and mentor, who delights in bringing conceptual thinking and solutions to all they do, and can inspire a team to be brave and creative while maintaining administrative delivery.
• An agile and digital first leader with a track record of creative excellence, conceptual ability, strategic thinking, and creative team management
• A creative with knowledge of Adobe creative suite as well as executing and evaluating creative in Microsoft applications, such as PowerPoint and Word
• A strong communicator who is capable of providing constructive feedback in order to keep the team delivery-focused, organised and goal-orientated
• Accustomed to working creatively in conjunction with delivering admin and organisational tasks
• A self-starter who takes initiative and actively works towards growing the creative capabilities and profile of the team

How youxe2x80x99ll growWhen you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job xe2x80x93 we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, wexe2x80x99ll support you all the way.And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the worldxe2x80x99s best trading experience. Wexe2x80x99d love to have you along for the ride.The perksIt really is more than a job. Wexe2x80x99ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life xe2x80x93 at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorship, volunteering opportunities, extra time offxe2x80xa6 the list goes on.

• Contribution to an Retirement Annuity
• Contribution to medical aid for you, your children and spouse
• Risk benefit insurance
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
• Performance-related bonuses
• Funding for training or studies relevant to your role
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Womenxe2x80x99s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture

Where youxe2x80x99ll workWe follow a hybrid working model; we reckon itxe2x80x99s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.Plus, youxe2x80x99ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and youxe2x80x99ll hear an echo ofxe2x80x98our culturexe2x80x99! Thatxe2x80x99s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you xe2x80x93 like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity xe2x80x93 can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.Thatxe2x80x99s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.So, if youxe2x80x99re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.Apply nowNumber of openings 1

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