Cluster Implementation Planning Manager

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media agency is seeking a Cluster Implementation Manager in Greater London. This role demands a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, build strong relationships with clients across multiple brands, and deliver integrated media campaigns. The ideal candidate has experience in cross-channel media planning, a keen interest in health and lifestyle trends, and can effectively communicate and solve problems. Comprehensive benefits and a hybrid work structure are included.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Ideally some exposure to health, lifestyle or tech clients.
• Ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Enjoys client contact and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day contact for the client across multiple brands.
• Support the development of integrated media campaigns.
• Provide expertise on local best practices.

Skills

Experience in cross-channel media planning

Strong understanding of performance media

Proactive communication skills

Organised and adaptable

Interest in health and wellbeing trends

Job description

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Workfor five years in a row,Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025and one of theSunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

What will you be doing?

As a Cluster Implementation Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of this planning team, working closely with the EU regional team to deliver best-in-class planning and bring their plans to life in a local context.

The role itself is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, while bringing a sense of expertise and opinions to all meetings to drive growth for the client's business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day contact for the client across multiple brands and workstreams.
• Support the development and delivery of integrated media campaigns that connect people and pets. Ensuring synergy with the biddable hub to ensure smooth planning
• Provide expertise and guidance on local best practices, developing a trust with the client that we know the ins and outs of local media
• Collaborate with regional EU Hubs. From strategy, planning, data, and digital activation to deliver seamless work
• Provide clear, proactive communication to clients and agency partners.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and campaign performance reporting, often requiring to switch between brands and manage several work streams (alongside the EU hub).
• Stay ahead of category and media trends, contributing ideas that push the work forward.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and high-performing team culture

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Experience in cross-channel media planning, ideally with some exposure to health, lifestyle or tech clients
• Strong understanding of performance media and how to translate data into strategic recommendations
• A confident, proactive communicator who enjoys client contact and problem-solving
• Organised, curious, and adaptable with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Keen interest in health and wellbeing trends and how they shape consumer behaviour

Additional information

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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