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Job Title Creative Group Head (Copy)Creative Group Head (Copy) - South AfricaYou landed here because youre 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?Were IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.Were 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? Weve 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 lets 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 youll be doing. When you join us as a Group Head, youll form part of the team charged with the upliftment of creativity and growth of The Agency, our internal global creative hub. Youll 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 youll 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 were looking for?Youre curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. Youre 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 dont 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, lets raise the bar together.What youll 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 youll growWhen you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job - 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, well 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 worlds best trading experience. Wed love to have you along for the ride.The perksIt really is more than a job. Well recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorship, volunteering opportunities, extra time off 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+, Womens, Black and Parents & Carers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture

Where youll workWe follow a hybrid working model; we reckon its the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.Plus, youll 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 youll hear an echo ofour culture! Thats because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you - like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity - can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.Thats why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.So, if youre 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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