Digital Planning Director

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in the UK seeks a Digital Planning Director in Preston. This pivotal role involves providing strategic direction for digital initiatives, leading a team of specialists, and fostering client relationships to enhance digital maturity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital planning and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' experience in digital planning or digital activation.
• Strong background in brand or performance digital planning.
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital contact for clients, managing relationships.
• Coordinate multi-channel campaigns with channel specialists.
• Implement testing strategies and digital measurement frameworks.

Skills

Digital planning

Client relationship management

Innovation in digital marketing

Job description

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Digital Planning Director, Preston, Lancashire

Client: WeAreAspire

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to join an agency where you have the freedom to shape your career, challenge the norm, and do great work your way? The agency empowers its employees to voice their opinions, share ideas, and challenge perspectives.

As the Digital Director, you will play a pivotal part in improving the client's digital maturity. You will provide strategic digital direction, alongside managing a team of digital specialists.

The Role:

1. Act as the lead digital contact for clients, building strong, trusted relationships and representing our team as an extension of their marketing function.
2. Brief and coordinate channel specialists to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns, explaining clearly how each channel complements the others.
3. Apply a strong understanding of digital measurement frameworks, best practices, and attribution models to guide your recommendations.
4. Lead on testing strategies, identifying opportunities for innovation and continual improvement through test-and-learn initiatives.
5. Play an active role in non-client work such as digital innovation projects, cross-agency collaboration, and new business pitches.

The Candidate:

• At least 6 years' experience in digital planning or digital activation, ideally within the UK.
• Strong background in brand or performance digital planning.
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships.
• Passion for challenging industry norms and driving innovation in digital planning.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer.