Planning Director / Strategy Director

Poole & Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Planning Director / Strategy Director to lead innovative media strategies for top brands. This role offers the chance to shape effective campaigns that drive business performance. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to thought leadership, and play a vital role in new business development. Join a dynamic environment that values growth and creativity, where your strategic insights will make a significant impact. If you're ready to elevate your career and influence major brands, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in media planning and buying.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic roles within media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key client accounts and build relationships.
• Develop strategic briefs and guide teams for impactful campaigns.

Skills

Media Planning

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Professional Experience

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We’re working with one of the UK’s most respected media agencies — known for shaping smart, effective strategies for some of the world’s biggest and boldest brands. The agency is a powerhouse of innovation and effectiveness, regularly awarded for its work across multi-channel campaigns that don’t just turn heads, but shift the dial on business performance.

With a strong focus on people, culture and development, this is a place where strategists are given the freedom and tools to make real impact — not just for clients, but for their own growth.

The successful candidate will help brands identify, learn, and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. This role focuses on accelerating business areas from short-term goals to long-term transformations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Oversee key client accounts, building and nurturing relationships to ensure a deep understanding of business objectives.
• Develop Communication Structures: Take ownership of strategic briefs, distilling key objectives, and guiding Planning and Investment teams to create impactful campaigns.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with insights, technology, and effectiveness divisions to develop comprehensive strategies that drive results.
• Contribute to Thought Leadership: Stay informed about industry trends, contribute to thought leadership initiatives, and participate in award-winning papers and events.
• Drive New Business: Play a crucial role in new business efforts, enhancing agency revenue and establishing a reputation as a change-maker within the organisation.

Qualifications:

• Solid experience in media planning.
• Previous experience in a strategically focused role within the media sphere.
• Account Director or equivalent level of experience.
• Demonstrable experience in media planning and buying.
• Expert understanding of channel and technology interactions and how these can create strategic opportunities for clients.
• In-depth knowledge of industry topics and research, including campaign case studies and seminal marketing effectiveness studies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of being a trusted advisor and handling difficult conversations.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development

• Industries

  Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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