Manager, Planning (Media)

TL;DR

Planning Manager (Media): Develop media plans and strategies for cross-channel campaigns serving UK government clients with an accent on consumer journey thinking, channel optimization, and industry best practices. Focus on owning campaign delivery, stakeholder communication, and creating compelling multi-media recommendations.

Location: London, United Kingdom (hybrid, teams in office around four days a week). Requires right to work in the UK.

Company

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within WPP dedicated to delivering impactful public communications for UK government clients using creativity, technology, and insights.

What you will do

• Develop in-depth media channel strategies based on client briefs, including when and how to use them.
• Own campaign activities from briefing to delivery, managing teams, finances, and deliverables.
• Act as day-to-day contact for junior clients, answering queries and building business understanding.
• Mentor Planning Executives and collaborate with activation and specialist teams.
• Apply comms planning to solve client problems with multi-media strategies and budget recommendations.

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of media planning tools, platforms (e.g., WPP Open, Telmar), and industry best practices.
• Strong campaign management, including financial processes and accurate reporting.
• Effective communication skills for presenting insights, leading dialogues with teams and clients.
• Fundamental problem-solving, stakeholder relationship building, and compelling storytelling.
• Right to work in the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with four days in office to foster creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, group retirement plans, and significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, and mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts and opportunities for growth and learning at the cutting edge of media.