BBC Media Planning Lead — Strategy & Campaigns (Hybrid)

Havas Media UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work up to 4 weeks/year

Mental health days

Generous holiday allocation

Parental Leave support

Job summary

Havas Media Group in Manchester is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee media plans for the BBC portfolio, including BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer. You will shape strategy, manage client and supplier relationships, and lead with analytical rigor in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will mentor juniors and partner with creative, media specialists and external teams to deliver campaigns that meet business goals with precision and impact.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of media planning processes and tools.
• Ability to translate business goals into media strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement media plans aligned with goals.
• Conduct audience research to understand demographics and media usage.
• Coordinate campaigns and manage timelines across teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for delivery.
• Monitor budgets and measure campaign performance with analytics.

Skills

Media planning

Analytics

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Tools

Media planning tools

Job description

Havas Media Group in Manchester is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee media plans for the BBC portfolio, including BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer. You will shape strategy, manage client and supplier relationships, and lead with analytical rigor in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will mentor juniors and partner with creative, media specialists and external teams to deliver campaigns that meet business goals with precision and impact.