Manager, Client Leadership (Media Planning)

Location: London, United Kingdom. UK-based role requiring the right to work in the United Kingdom; hybrid setup with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver creative personalisation and measurable media investment.

What you will do

• Develop cross-channel media plans based on client briefs, audience, channel, market, and category knowledge.
• Manage campaigns from briefing through completion, including deliverables, trackers, booking deadlines, reporting, and financial reconciliations.
• Coordinate planning, activation, and specialist teams to resolve client questions and deliver work accurately.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for junior clients, understand their business needs, and respond to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Present data-led stories, recommendations, and campaign insights to clients and agency stakeholders.
• Support and mentor Planning Executives while escalating issues to the Planning Director when needed.

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of the media landscape, future trends, best practices, planning theory, and communication planning tools and systems.
• Ability to use or brief work through media planning platforms and present directly from platforms such as OS and Architect or develop data-based stories using tools such as Telmar.
• Understanding of Wavemaker Purchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy.
• Ability to apply focused questioning, systematic research, critical analysis, and broad perspective to translate business problems into media solutions.
• Ability to understand agency and client structures, business goals, decision-makers, market trends, and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to lead clear communications with strategy, communications planning, channel planning, activation teams, clients, and media partners.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and tasks accurately, maintain campaign information, manage budgets, and deliver actionable reports.
• Ability to create persuasive stories and recommendations, generate innovative media solutions, identify relevant partners, and recommend budget shifts during campaigns.

Culture & Benefits

• Open and inclusive environment built on trust, respect, collaboration, and employee resource groups.
• Hybrid working model with frequent in-office events and team collaboration.
• Professional development through hirify.global and WPP networks, connections, and learning opportunities.
• Competitive medical, group retirement, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.