Head of WPP Media Solutions, North

WPP MEDIA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative transformation company in Manchester is seeking a Head of WPP Media Solutions to spearhead growth and solutions in the northern business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and fostering client integration. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. The company offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven track record in growth, strategy, and planning.
• Experience driving revenue growth and managing financial performance.
• Exceptional communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the northern business for WPP Media Solutions.
• Embed WPP Media Solutions within Wavemaker North and EssenceMediacom North.
• Set strategic direction and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Agency & Client Integration

Solution Development

Communication & Influence

Problem Solving

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About WPP Media Solutions

WPP Media Solutions is a community of performance marketing experts designed to drive performance and innovation at scale for WPP Media Solutions agency brands and clients. With the most platform accreditations in the industry combined with proprietary technology, media, and solutions, culture of continuous innovation and scaled partnerships, WPP Media Solutions consistently sets new benchmarks for effectiveness and efficiency across all forms of media to drive growth for the world’s leading advertisers.

Role Summary and Impact

The Head of WPP Media Solutions, North, is a senior leader responsible for spearheading the northern business for WPP Media Solutions. This pivotal role encompasses growth and solutions planning, with a core focus on embedding WPP Media Solutions seamlessly within Wavemaker North and EssenceMediacom North to drive significant growth and deliver innovative solutions. As a trusted leader, you will be instrumental in setting strategic direction for these functions, cultivating robust relationships with key agency stakeholders and clients, and ensuring the successful delivery of tailored solutions that address complex business challenges. You will act as a key representative for WPP Media Solutions in the North, driving collaboration and outstanding client outcomes.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate is a commercially focused, seasoned leader in growth, strategy and planning with a proven track record of:

• Strategic Leadership: Setting strategic direction, inspiring high‑performing teams to continuously excel, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrating strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with a history of driving revenue growth, managing financial performance, and translating client needs into measurable business outcomes through effective growth and solutions planning.
• Agency & Client Integration: Expertise in embedding services and teams within complex agency structures (e.g., Wavemaker North, EssenceMediacom North), building strong relationships with senior agency and client stakeholders (CMOs, Heads of Media), and driving collaborative success through strategic growth and solutions planning.
• Solution Development: Acting as a cross‑channel strategic advisor, leveraging technology and data to develop and deliver cutting‑edge solutions that match client needs and enhance outcomes.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills across all levels, capable of translating complex concepts to non‑technical audiences, and effectively influencing stakeholders to align on priorities and joint business objectives.
• Problem Solving: A critical thinker with a solution‑focused mindset, capable of diplomatic issue resolution and proactively identifying opportunities for improved working across business functions.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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