Digital Planning Manager

Publicis Groupe; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media planning seeks a Planning Manager to join their Coty team, overseeing campaigns for renowned fragrance and skincare brands. This role requires a solid background in media planning, with responsibilities involving multi-channel strategies, client relationships, and team mentorship. The position offers exceptional benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and creative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

Opportunity to work anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks a year

Two additional days of paid leave for well-being

24/7 helpline for personal and professional support

26 weeks full pay for family milestones

Birthday day off

Local discounts with Soho Friends and restaurants

Qualifications

• Solid experience in media planning, ideally across AV and digital.
• A genuine interest in luxury or beauty.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading campaign planning across key Coty brands.
• Driving insight-led, multi-channel strategies from briefing through to delivery.
• Managing and mentoring 1–2 junior team members.

Skills

Media Planning

Communication Skills

Project Management Skills

Job description

Company description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”

Now we hear

“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”

“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”

“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”

These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

Overview

Craft campaigns for some of beauty’s most iconic names.

At Zenith, we believe bold moves build brands. Nowhere is that truer than in beauty—a space where cultural relevance, creativity and precision converge. We’re looking for a Planning Manager to join our dedicated Coty team and lead media planning across a portfolio of globally recognised fragrance and skincare brands.

From high fashion houses to heritage skin innovators, you’ll help bring world-class campaigns to life—balancing influence and impact with expert attention to detail.

Where this role makes its mark

A portfolio with pedigree
You’ll be planning for brands that define the beauty category—household names with cultural cachet and global reach.

Channel-spanning exposure
From television sponsorships to high-impact OOH and paid social strategies, your work will span the full media ecosystem—combining storytelling with scale.

Creative freedom, underpinned by rigour
Beauty demands excellence, and you’ll be trusted to lead campaigns that are as strategically sharp as they are creatively compelling.

A team known for its craft
You’ll join a close-knit, high-performing group with deep category knowledge and longstanding client relationships, built on partnership and trust.

Opportunity to lead and grow
With two direct reports and support from a Planning Director, you’ll mentor, motivate and shape the next generation of talent while continuing to grow your own strategic and leadership skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading campaign planning across key Coty brands, working closely with clients and internal teams

• Driving insight-led, multi-channel strategies from briefing through to delivery

• Overseeing day-to-day output while shaping proactive responses and new opportunities

• Managing and mentoring 1–2 junior team members, supporting their development

• Building trusted client relationships and maintaining consistently high standards of delivery

What you’ll bring

• Solid experience in media planning, ideally across AV and digital

• A genuine interest in luxury or beauty, and the nuances of planning in this space

• Strong communication and project management skills, with a calm, considered approach

• Confidence leading client conversations, with the judgement to know when to challenge and when to listen

• Previous experience managing or mentoring others, and a desire to shape a team

Why Zenith

We’re part of the Publicis Groupe, and our scale opens doors. But our strength lies in our people—collaborative, driven, and always curious. We balance precision with creativity, and pace with rigour. And we create work we’re proud of, for clients who expect nothing less.

Additional information

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

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity 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 BENEFITS24/7 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 POLICIESWe 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 OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!

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.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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