Head of Media Planning

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Digital Recruitment seeks a Head of Media Planning to lead the media planning function for a London-based agency, shaping vision and delivering high-quality strategic output across national and international brands. You will partner with strategy, activation, data and creative teams, and mentor senior staff while driving innovative planning methods including AI.

You will contribute to agency growth through new business and a collaborative, data-driven culture, aligning offline and digital

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in media planning across offline and digital channels.
• Experience delivering integrated media solutions for national and international brands.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the media planning strategy across all client brands.
• Mentor and develop high-performing planning teams and collaborate with strategy, activation and data functions.
• Drive innovation in planning methodologies and contribute to growth through new business opportunities.

Skills

Media planning leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

AI in media planning

Integrated campaigns

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising

Job description

The client is seeking a Head of Media Planning to lead and shape the media planning function within a forward-thinking media agency in London. This role will define the planning vision, champion best practice, and ensure consistently high-quality strategic output across a diverse portfolio of national and international brands. The client emphasizes a collaborative culture focused on creativity, technology, and measurable results, and this position will support the continued evolution of its planning capability.

In this role, you will partner with senior stakeholders across strategy, activation, data, and creative to drive innovation in planning methodologies. You will develop planning capabilities, mentor high-performing teams, and build strong relationships with senior clients. You will also contribute to agency growth through new business and commercial planning, including the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, while helping to strengthen the agency’s planning approach across integrated communications.

You will be an experienced media planning leader with a proven track record delivering strategic, integrated media solutions in an agency environment. The role typically calls for extensive experience across offline and digital channels, along with prior leadership experience to inspire, coach, and develop teams. You should bring strong commercial awareness, confidence working with senior client stakeholders, a collaborative approach across multiple functions, and excellent communication and presentation skills to influence at every level. A passion for innovation and interest in how emerging technology and AI can enhance media planning are expected.