Director, Planning

TL;DR

Director, Planning (Media Strategy): Creating brilliant, creative, digitally driven, and insight-led communications that deliver business growth for clients with an accent on integrated digital and data marketing strategies. Focus on leading high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and building collaborative relationships across agency workstreams to drive competitive advantage.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to London, UK (hybrid, 4 days/week in office)

Company

A global media collective focused on leveraging data, technology, and AI to deliver creative personalization and transformational growth for the world's leading brands.

What you will do

• Drive strategic integration of digital and data within client marketing communications.
• Lead and motivate high-performing teams to deliver exceptional client work.
• Act as the primary client lead, managing complex accounts and diverse workstreams.
• Collaborate with agency partners and digital directors to implement a wholebrain strategic approach.
• Foster innovation and excellence in media planning across paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Prioritize key workstreams and ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in communications planning across diverse media channels.
• Strong background in digital marketing and integration with specialist teams.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing large teams.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven insights and marketing innovation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid, collaborative work environment based in London.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group retirement plans provided.
• Significant paid time off and mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP and hirify.global networks for professional development.
• Collaborative hybrid office culture focused on team connection and creative growth.
• Preferential partner discounts and regular in-office milestone celebrations.