Hybrid UK: Manager, Client Leadership – Media Planning

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in the UK is seeking a Manager, Client Leadership to drive strategic media planning and cross-channel campaigns. You will act as the primary contact for clients, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with planning, activation, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns meet objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, proactive problem solving, and a strong understanding of media landscape dynamics, supported by hybrid working in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in media planning and campaign management.
• Strong stakeholder management and client liaison abilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Own campaigns from briefing to delivery and reporting.
• Collaborate with planning and activation teams for efficient account management.
• Manage budgets and timelines with accuracy.
• Be the day-to-day contact for junior clients and internal teams.

Skills

Media planning

Campaign management

Stakeholder mgmt

Effective communication

Storytelling

Problem solving

Team leadership

Client relations

Tools

Wavemaker

Telmar

OS/Architect

Job description

WPP Media in the UK is seeking a Manager, Client Leadership to drive strategic media planning and cross-channel campaigns. You will act as the primary contact for clients, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with planning, activation, and analytics teams to ensure campaigns meet objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, proactive problem solving, and a strong understanding of media landscape dynamics, supported by hybrid working in the UK.