Associate Director, Planning — Hybrid UK Leader

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media, the AI-driven media operations unit of WPP, is seeking an Associate Director of Planning in London. You will lead planning projects from start to finish, coordinating specialists, ensuring accuracy and strategic client outcomes.

You will oversee day-to-day account delivery, build trusted client partnerships, and demonstrate deep understanding of clients’ businesses to drive growth. This role follows a hybrid working model in our London offices.

Qualifications

• Strong management and client relationship skills.
• Experience leading planning projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate client business objectives into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects from ideation to delivery, coordinating specialists.
• Oversee day-to-day account delivery and ensure accuracy of work.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients and present strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Job description

WPP Media, the AI-driven media operations unit of WPP, is seeking an Associate Director of Planning in London. You will lead planning projects from start to finish, coordinating specialists, ensuring accuracy and strategic client outcomes.

You will oversee day-to-day account delivery, build trusted client partnerships, and demonstrate deep understanding of clients’ businesses to drive growth. This role follows a hybrid working model in our London offices.