Contract - Digital Planning Director - 6 Month FTC Months

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agency is seeking a Digital Planning Director on a contract basis in Greater London. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading the digital strategy across channels. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience in digital media, outstanding communication skills, and experience in mentoring junior staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovative marketing strategies for top-tier clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-7 years' experience in digital media and communications planning.
• Strong understanding of the role of digital channels.
• Confident in presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for client portfolio and relationships.
• Lead planning response for digital channels and comms strategy.
• Coach junior team members and manage workload.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Digital media strategy

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Digital Planning Director (Contract)

My client is a full service global agency, built for challenger brands and businesses disrupting the status quo.

They are currently recruiting for a Digital Planning Director to join on a contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Being the main point of contact for your client portfolio, owning senior relationships between the agency and clients.
• Leading the planning response to briefs across digital channels, shaping strategy, comms planning, and channel approach.
• Overseeing delivery across the team, coaching more junior team members and supporting workload management as needed.
• Staying on top of industry trends and innovation, ensuring clients gain a competitive edge through relevant marketing technologies and partners.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 6-7 years' experience, with a strong understanding of the role digital media channels play within broader comms planning.
• Have exceptional communication skills, confident presenting to senior stakeholders and managing clients and internal teams.
• Ideally have experience mentoring, and leading or managing junior team members.

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