Creative Group Head (Copy)Job Title: Creative Group Head (Copy)Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaTime Type: Full timePosted On: Posted 6 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R_13290You landed here because you’re 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 and acquisition assets 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 a part of it.Your Role in the TeamWhen you join us as a Group Head, you’ll form part of the team charged with the upliftment of creativity and growth of The Agency, our internal global creative hub. You’ll be one of the leaders responsible for continuously pushing the creative boundaries and providing solutions to the business's ever-changing needs. 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 You’ll DoSupport the Head of Creative in growing The Agency into an effective creative hubLead, motivate and inspire a team of between 3 - 6 individuals made up of copywriters and art directorsDefine requirements for and lead the development of concepts and executions that are on-brief, on-brand, fresh and effectiveReview and approve 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 collaborationManage the workflow and output of the teamWho We’re Looking ForYou’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re 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 don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional 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, let’s raise the bar together.What You’ll Need for This RoleYou 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 managementA creative with knowledge of Adobe creative suite as well as executing and evaluating creative in Microsoft applications, such as PowerPoint and WordA strong communicator who is capable of providing constructive feedback in order to keep the team delivery-focused, organised and goal-orientatedAccustomed to working creatively in conjunction with delivering admin and organisational tasksA self-starter who takes initiative and actively works towards growing the creative capabilities and profile of the teamHow You’ll GrowWhen you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. 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, we’ll support you all the way.The PerksContribution to a Retirement AnnuityContribution to medical aid for you, your children and spouseRisk benefit insuranceFlexible working hours and work-from-home opportunitiesPerformance-related bonusesFunding for training or studies relevant to your roleEmployee-led networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive cultureWhere You’ll WorkWe follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr