Planning Associate Director, UK — Lead Growth Across Channels

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in the UK is seeking an Associate Director of Planning to lead strategic planning for major clients, coordinating across Performance, Brand, and Partnerships to deliver integrated campaigns. You will manage day-to-day client relationships, oversee project delivery from brief through execution, and partner with the Business Director to drive growth and best-practice planning across channels.

Includes a hybrid working model with office presence, and opportunities to shape high-impact

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client relationships and teams.
• Strong communication and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to lead multi-channel campaigns and coordinate internal specialists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day account operations and ensure campaign flow.
• Lead planning projects from start to finish and coordinate specialists.
• Build trusted relationships with clients as a strategic partner.
• Ensure best-practice processes in campaign management.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Management skills

Client relations

People management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Job description

WPP Media in the UK is seeking an Associate Director of Planning to lead strategic planning for major clients, coordinating across Performance, Brand, and Partnerships to deliver integrated campaigns. You will manage day-to-day client relationships, oversee project delivery from brief through execution, and partner with the Business Director to drive growth and best-practice planning across channels.

Includes a hybrid working model with office presence, and opportunities to shape high-impact