Account Director, Planning

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, creative personalisation, and marketing intelligence through WPP Open.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day communications strategy and strategic responses to client briefs across UK accounts.
• Own account workflow and coordinate integrated Creative, Media, and Data teams.
• Build senior client relationships and present work, ideas, and results to clients, agency partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee media activation, specialist-team delivery, reporting, and in-flight optimisation.
• Manage account finances, including billings, reconciliations, and finance queries.
• Coach and develop direct reports through regular one-to-ones and active mentorship.

Requirements

• Experience leading accounts and integrated communications planning.
• Fluency across brand and performance marketing, connecting creative ideas with measurable outcomes.
• Strong client management skills and confidence leading senior-level conversations.
• A track record of data- and measurement-led communications planning.
• Curiosity, self-direction, and the ability to encourage testing and new approaches.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with frequent in-office events focused on collaboration, team achievements, and thought leadership.
• Inclusive environment supported by employee resource groups and a focus on trust, respect, and professional growth.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, professional connections, and learning opportunities.
• Medical, group retirement, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.