Planning Manager

Zenith UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Planning Manager to join their dedicated team on a flagship account. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading UK financial services brand, delivering innovative, cross-channel campaigns that inspire and drive results. As a trusted partner to the client, you will shape their brand strategy across various products while leading a collaborative team. If you're an experienced media professional with a passion for creativity and strategic thinking, this is the perfect opportunity to make a bold impact in a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Work Your World opportunity

Reflection Days

Help@Hand Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible Working

Birthday Day Off

Great Local Discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced media professional with expertise in traditional and digital channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver media strategies that align with client objectives.
• Manage cross-channel campaigns and foster strong client relationships.

Skills

Media Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Cross-Channel Campaign Management

Creativity

Strategic Thinking

Detail Orientation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Company description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”

Now we hear

“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”

“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”

“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”

These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

Overview

Zenith is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Planning Manager to join our dedicated team on the Aviva account, a flagship client at the heart of our agency for over 14 years. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading UK financial services brand, delivering innovative, cross-channel campaigns that inspire and drive results.

About the Role
As a Planning Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the Aviva team, acting as a trusted partner to the client and helping to shape their brand strategy across insurance, savings, investment, and retirement products. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering media strategies that align with client objectives and market dynamics.
• Managing cross-channel campaigns across brand, consideration, and performance marketing.
• Fostering strong client relationships, ensuring the highest standards of client service.
• Leading and mentoring direct reports, supporting their growth and success.
• Ensuring operational excellence and quality control across all team outputs, including briefs, reporting, and post-campaign analyses.
• Identifying proactive media opportunities and presenting innovative, game-changing ideas to the client.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced media professional with expertise in both traditional and digital channels.
• Has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Excels at managing teams, fostering collaboration, and mentoring talent.
• Is proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering exceptional work.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to identify and act on new opportunities.
• Brings creativity and strategic thinking to the table, inspiring clients and teams alike.

About the Aviva Team
You’ll join a collaborative and engaged team of 10 individuals who pride themselves on being kind, supportive, and fun. The size of the Aviva account allows for a dedicated and focused team structure, ensuring manageable workloads and seamless collaboration with the client.

Additional information

Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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