Planning Manager

Fuse; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in City Of London is seeking a Planning Manager to drive impactful media strategies for notable clients. You will lead a team, ensure excellence in campaigns, and promote collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate is passionate about media, possesses strong client communication skills and a strategic mindset. This position offers a hybrid working model alongside a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Ability to coach junior team members.
• Strong understanding of client business needs.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive positive change in media.
• Manage day-to-day client communications.
• Ensure campaigns run smoothly and expectations are met.

Skills

Media planning expertise

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

We are looking to expand our team with the hiring of a Planning Manager. Planning is a huge part of PHD’s DNA so come and learn from some of the best minds in media! You’ll be working on 3 amazing brands in different categories: The Guardian (PHD UK’s founding client), KP Snacks, a new win for PHD UK which has some brilliant brands including Hula Hoops, Pop Chips and McCoys and finally, a global client, HSBC with a focus on the acquisition side of the business, integrating into broader campaigns. This is a chance to really flex your knowledge across verticals but equally an excellent opportunity for cross learning and growth.

As Planning Manager, you’ll also play a key role in coaching junior team members, contributing to cross-agency integration, and maintaining high standards in everything you deliver. You’ll bring strategic media planning expertise, a strong understanding of client business needs, and a commercial mindset to ensure campaigns are both effective and profitable. At PHD, you’ll have the freedom to challenge the norm, contribute to award-winning work, and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

About You

This role is perfect for someone ready to lead and drive positive change in media. You’ll be a natural relationship builder, confident managing day-to-day client communications, and passionate about delivering high-quality work. You’ll work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure campaigns run smoothly, expectations are met, and insights are shared. Your curiosity and proactive mindset will help shape strategic thinking and foster collaboration across departments.

Agency

PHD is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity. Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly. Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors. Over the many years that have followed, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership. And we continue to ensure that our capability and approach evolve in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation.

Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology. At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at [e-mail] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

OMG UK does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity.