Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Growth

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking an Associate Director, Planning in the UK to lead ambitious, insight-led media planning across accounts. You will shape strategies grounded in audience understanding, culture, and performance, driving growth and delivering strong commercial results.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, build trusted client relationships, and lead cross-functional planning responses to ensure seamless execution across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong planning credentials with client and team management experience.
• Ability to plan and optimise across multiple channels for impact.
• Comfort with presenting and advocating planning recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day account operations and ensure campaign management follows best practice.
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted strategic partner.
• Lead planning responses from start to finish with cross-functional teams.
• Grow understanding of digital, data, and marketing technology to drive growth.
• Contribute to commercial targets and pursue additional services opportunities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client management

Team leadership

Multi-channel planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

WPP Media is seeking an Associate Director, Planning in the UK to lead ambitious, insight-led media planning across accounts. You will shape strategies grounded in audience understanding, culture, and performance, driving growth and delivering strong commercial results.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, build trusted client relationships, and lead cross-functional planning responses to ensure seamless execution across channels.