Associate, Operations

WPP Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in the UK is hiring an entry-level role to support the OpenMind team for Nestlé, focusing on bridging strategy, planning, and activation.

You will manage stakeholder relations, handle financial admin, and assist with onboarding, project tracking, and timely delivery.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with opportunities to learn across European markets and gain hands-on experience in media operations.

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in media and advertising.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Collaborative team player with a calm, composed approach under pressure.
• Advanced Excel and AI platform usage for note taking and summaries for distribution.
• Willingness to challenge standard processes and suggest workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder and Community Management across European markets.
• Financial administration: scoping reporting, invoices, documentation.
• Operational support: onboarding/offboarding tools, day-to-day requests, timelines.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day operations and clear communication across teams.

Skills

Media industry interest

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Team player

AI note-taking

Tools

Advanced Excel

AI platform usage

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

Overview:An entry-level role supporting the global OpenMind team for Nestlé, focusing primarily onZone Europe (Z-EUR). The role acts as an operational bridge between strategy, planning, and activation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder & Community Management:Build relationships across European markets, maintain distribution lists, foster network collaboration, and provide regular operational updates.
• Financial Administration:Own scoping reporting systems, raise invoices, track documentation, and partner with category teams to resolve financial queries.
• Operational & Project Support:Manage onboarding/offboarding tool access, support day-to-day market requests, monitor project timelines, and ensure milestone delivery.
• Impact:Ensures seamless day-to-day operations, accurate financial tracking, and strong communication and alignment across global and European Nestlé media teams.

Skills and Experience

• Strong interest in starting a career in the media and advertising industry.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and numerical skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office(PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• A collaborative team player with a calm, composed approach under pressure.
• Advanced Excel and AI platform usage for note taking and summaries for distribution.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to derive insights from data.
• A willingness to challenge standard processes and suggest workflow improvements.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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