Head of Planning, 6-month fixed term contract, Oxford (Hybrid)

Hanson Search; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique agency in Oxford is seeking a Head of Planning for a 6-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This strategic role involves overseeing client campaigns and ensuring leadership across the portfolio. Ideal candidates will have expertise in digital PR and SEO strategy, strong communication and project management skills, and be open to a hybrid working model. Join a small, friendly team with international reach and help shape the agency's future direction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strength in SEO strategy is essential.
• Must possess strong communicator skills.
• Experience in compliance and regulatory frameworks is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the agency’s strategic anchor during maternity cover.
• Craft & deliver client campaigns with direct reports.
• Contribute to annual planning for retained clients.

Skills

Digital PR expertise

SEO strategy

Content and social media

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

About the Agency

My client – a boutique, award-winning agency specialising in digital PR, social and influencer marketing – is looking for a seasoned pro to seamlessly take the reins during a period of maternity cover, ensuring continuity and leadership across their client portfolio.

The Head of Planning Role

As Head of Planning you’ll act as the agency’s strategic anchor, bringing clarity, rigour and commercial sharpness to everything they do. With two direct reports, you will play a central role in crafting & delivering client campaigns and will contribute significantly to annual planning for retained clients spanning household names and global brands in B2B and B2C.

Skills and Experience

You’ll need expertise across digital PR, content & social while demonstrable strength in SEO strategy in particular is essential for this role. You’ll be a strong communicator with multi-channel mastery and on-point project management skills, while knowing your way around compliance and regulatory frameworks would be a welcome bonus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and friendly team with international reach, working with an impressive portfolio of clients while helping to shape the future direction of the agency.

Head of Planning Contract Details

• 6-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave
• Ideally starting in early November
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week required at the Oxford HQ
• Potential to extend on a rolling basis

If this sounds up your street, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV, as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs, Healthcare Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Investor Relations and C-Suite recruitment.

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