Manager, Planning (Media Planning)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; hybrid work with office attendance around four days a week. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and WPP Open to deliver personalised communications and measurable growth for leading brands. WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit focused on public communications for UK government clients.

What you will do

• Develop cross-channel media plans based on client briefs, audience needs, market context, and communication objectives.
• Manage campaigns from briefing through completion, coordinating planning, activation, specialist, and client teams.
• Own campaign deliverables, trackers, reporting, booking deadlines, financial reconciliations, and budget management.
• Present media recommendations, data-based stories, reports, and actionable insights to clients and agency stakeholders.
• Act as a day-to-day contact for junior clients, responding accurately and promptly to requests and questions.
• Support, mentor, and challenge Planning Executives while escalating issues to the Planning Director when needed.

Requirements

• Skilled knowledge of the media landscape, planning theory, industry trends, best practices, and media planning tools.
• Experience developing multi-media plans and applying consumer journey thinking to show how media works across channels.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deliverables accurately, including budgets, reporting, and campaign information.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to use or brief out relevant communications planning platforms and systems, including Open and Telmar.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on curiosity, kindness, growth, and meaningful public communications work.
• Access to hirify.global and WPP networks, employee resource groups, learning opportunities, and industry thought leadership.
• Hybrid working model with regular in-office collaboration and events.
• Medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.