Global Planning Manager

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

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver personalised marketing at scale.

What you will do

• Develop cross-channel media plans based on client, audience, channel, market, and category needs.
• Manage campaigns from briefing and response collation through delivery, reporting, financial reconciliation, and completion.
• Work with planning, activation, and specialist teams to deliver accurate and effective client solutions.
• Build trusted day-to-day relationships with junior clients and respond to requests accurately and promptly.
• Support, mentor, and challenge Planning Executives while helping them develop through new projects.
• Use data, media tools, industry trends, and client business challenges to create persuasive recommendations and identify campaign improvements.

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of the media landscape, industry trends, planning best practices, and communications planning tools.
• Experience using or briefing media planning platforms and systems, including tools such as OS, Architect, and Telmar.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and tasks accurately, including deliverables, trackers, booking deadlines, and financial processes.
• Ability to analyse business problems, generate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong stakeholder relationship, presentation, client communication, and storytelling skills.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working approach with regular in-office collaboration and events.
• Access to hirify.global and WPP networks for learning, networking, and professional development.
• Employee resource groups, thought leadership sessions, and team recognition events.
• Medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans.
• Significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on respect, inclusion, and career progression.