--- title: 'No open role? Click here to share your details speculatively at Grey London' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/no-open-role-click-here-to-share-your-details-speculatively-grey-london-london-2y1byvvm86hj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # No open role? Click here to share your details speculatively at Grey London - **Company:** Grey London - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2025-12-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/greylondon/jobs/4633551005 ## Job description Grey’s mission is to create Famously Effective ideas that move people, businesses, and the world forward, harnessing the power of creativity to solve business challenges and drive growth for some of the world’s most influential brands and companies, including Procter & Gamble, Volvo, Haleon, Circle K, and The Coca-Cola Company. That commitment to effectiveness has earned Grey a Grand Effie in every market where it operates. Grey was recognized as a 2025 Fast Company World Changing Ideas winner and earned 26 Lions at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, contributing to Ogilvy’s Network of the Year honors. Newsweek also named Grey a Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Professional Services in 2025. Grey is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. ## About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [WPP.com](http://wpp.com/). Can’t see a role that perfectly matches your skills and interests right now? Don’t let that stop you from sharing your CV or portfolio, as we are eager to hear from talented individuals like you who want to make the best work of your career, and have fun whilst doing it. Please submit your profile below, along with any supporting detail that will help us understand more about your career aspirations. We’ll keep your info to hand and be in touch if anything suitable opens up. Before you go, we’d encourage you to follow us on socials too (LinkedIn, Instagram) as we continually share news about our open roles there too. Look forward to hearing from you! What can you expect from us? At Grey, you’ll have the opportunity to work at an incredible studio, with some of the most creative and inspired people in the industry, all whilst getting to grow & shape your career with us. We offer a competitive salary, lots of training, plenty of benefits and wellbeing perks too. Inclusion & Belonging At Grey, we know that the more diverse the input, the more famous and effective the output. Different perspectives spark bigger ideas, braver creativity and better work - and that starts with how we welcome new talent. We embrace applications from people underrepresented in our industry and value the unique skills, experiences and viewpoints everyone brings. Our goal is simple: create a place where everyone can belong, and no one feels the need to hide any part of who they are. That spirit runs through our application process too. If there’s anything - from neurodivergence, to a health condition, or any other circumstance - that might shape your experience, just let our People team know. We’ll work with you to make the adjustments you need to show your best, and we’ll treat whatever you share with respect. Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information. ## About Grey London ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Grey London is an advertising and marketing agency that creates "Famously Effective" ideas to build influential brands and drive growth for Fortune 500 clients. - **Entity Type**: Public (wholly owned subsidiary of WPP PLC, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (2 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HS) - **Founded**: 1917 (original Grey agency founded by Lawrence Valenstein and Arthur Fatt; London office established later) - **Founders**: Lawrence Valenstein & Arthur Fatt (Grey Global Group) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising & Marketing Services - **Target customers**: B2B – Large enterprises and Fortune 500 brands (P&G, Volvo, Haleon, The Coca-Cola Company, Nestlé, HSBC, etc.) - **Mission/purpose**: Create "Famously Effective" ideas that move people, business, and the world forward—harnessing creativity to solve business problems and deliver growth. ## Products & Services The agency offers a full spectrum of marketing and communications capabilities: - **Brand Strategy & Creative**: Strategic planning, brand positioning, and creative campaigns. - **Digital Marketing & Social**: Social media management, content creation, and digital strategy. - **Experience & Activation**: Brand experiences, events, and immersive activations. - **Media & Communications Planning**: Paid media, outdoor, TV, search, and affiliate marketing. - **Data & Analytics**: Data analysis, research, and customer insights. - **Health & Wellness Expertise**: Specialised pharma and healthcare marketing. - **AI-Powered Services**: Leveraging WPP’s AI capabilities for faster, more efficient creative delivery. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not separately disclosed (parent WPP has a market cap of ~£8B as of 2026) - **Key Metric**: 117 employees (London office ~150 people); part of Grey’s global network of 3,000+ employees - **Notable Clients**: P&G, Volvo, Haleon (Sensodyne, Aquafresh), The Coca-Cola Company, Vodafone Ireland, Helly Hansen, Sky Bet, Arla, Nestlé, HSBC - **Growth Signals**: - Won a Grand Effie in every market it operates - Named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2023) - Ranked top 10 Network at Cannes Lions (2024) - Headcount declined ~14% YoY (likely restructuring or normal churn) - Open roles: Account Director, Project Manager, Strategy Director ## Competitive Advantages - **“Famously Effective” Philosophy**: A proven track record of award-winning, business-impacting work (multiple Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, WARC Grand Prix). - **Global Reach, Local Agility**: Positioned as a “biggest of the small” – a hungry, flat “hot shop” with access to Grey’s global network and WPP resources (including AI tools). - **Longevity & Trust**: Over 100 years of history; one-fifth of the Fortune 500 are clients. - **Speed & Efficiency**: Emphasises fast thinking, minimal bureaucracy, and senior leadership directly involved in day-to-day client challenges. ## Strategic Focus - **Create the most influential brands of the next decade** through “Famously Effective” work. - **Leverage WPP’s AI capabilities** to accelerate creative production and improve operational efficiency. - **Maintain a flat, nimble structure** that attracts top talent and clients who value speed and direct access to senior leaders. - **Expand capabilities** in digital, experience, and data-driven marketing. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “small, hungry, skin-in-the-game hot shop” with a flat structure and minimal red tape. Employees report high access to leadership and autonomy. - **Awards & Recognition**: Named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek, 2023); part of a top 10 network at Cannes Lions. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Member of WACL, Creative Equals, and EACA; active in promoting gender equality and inclusive creativity. - **Office & Work Policy**: Based in central London (Southwark Bridge Road); hybrid working likely (not explicitly stated but industry norm). - **Perks**: Access to WPP’s global network, AI tooling, and a roster of prestigious global brands. Strong alumni network with talent flowing to/from other top London agencies (BBH, AMV BBDO, Ogilvy, etc.). - **Open Roles**: Currently hiring for Account Director, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Strategy Director (via Greenhouse). ## Sources 1. [grey.com/london](http://www.grey.com/london) 2. [Greenhouse - Grey London Careers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/greylondon) 3. [LinkedIn - Grey London](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/grey-london) 4. [IPA - Grey London](https://ipa.co.uk/membership/our-members/ipa-member-agencies/grey-london/) 5. [WPP Careers - Grey Jobs](https://wpp.careersitecloud.com/grey) ## Other roles at Grey London - [Management Accountant](https://feeny.ai/job/management-accountant-grey-london-london-sqmm8q7yzvaj) — London, United Kingdom