Senior Paid Media Manager - FTC

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Usk; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com in the UK Marketing team is seeking a senior media lead to own the strategy, planning and execution of brand campaigns. You will co-own the annual plan and work with performance and social teams to drive results.

You will mentor teams, manage agency partners, and build partnerships with internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact ATL and digital activity, using MMM insights to optimise campaigns.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in media planning and buying across both Above-The-Line (ATL) and digital channels.
• Proven ability to optimise agency-client dynamics and build strong external partnerships.
• Familiarity with MMM outputs and incrementality testing to inform strategy.
• Strong ability to communicate complex media concepts to non-experts.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop the annual media strategy with the Head of Media to support marketing and commercial targets.
• Lead quarterly media planning with agency partners, leveraging data to create monthly plans aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee the execution of innovative Above-The-Line (ATL) media plans to meet campaign objectives.
• Evaluate campaign performance using Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) and incrementality testing to optimize future strategies.
• Mentor and nurture direct reports while championing best practices across the department.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the UK business, global marketing teams, and agency partners.
• Lead strategic cross-functional workstreams to drive continuous innovation and business outcomes.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

ATL & digital channels

Agency partnerships

Job description

Ready for a Challenge?Join Just Eat Takeaway.com and make an impact!As a leading global online delivery platform, we're on a mission to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners worldwide.

About This Role

As a key player in our UK Marketing team, you will spearhead the strategy, planning, and execution of all brand media campaigns. You'll co-own the annual strategy to deliver high-impact Above-The-Line (ATL) activities, collaborating with performance and social teams to achieve our business goals. Guided by our values to lead, deliver, and care, you will nurture talent and foster collaboration across global teams to build strong media partnerships.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Co-develop the annual media strategy with the Head of Media to support marketing and commercial targets.
• Lead quarterly media planning with agency partners, leveraging data to create monthly plans aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee the execution of innovative Above-The-Line (ATL) media plans to meet campaign objectives.
• Evaluate campaign performance using Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) and incrementality testing to optimize future strategies.
• Mentor and nurture direct reports while championing best practices across the department.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the UK business, global marketing teams, and agency partners.
• Lead strategic cross-functional workstreams to drive continuous innovation and business outcomes.

What You Bring to the Team

• Extensive expertise in media planning and buying across both Above-The-Line (ATL) and digital channels.
• Proven ability to optimize agency-client dynamics and build strong external partnerships.
• Familiarity with Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) outputs and incrementality testing to inform strategy.
• Skill in communicating complex media concepts clearly to non-expert stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative approach paired with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance detail-oriented media execution with high-level strategic thinking.

At JET, This is How We Play

Our teams forge connections internally and collaborate with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us a truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Being the best at what we do isn't just about delivering on our strategy; it's a competition for something incredibly valuable - our customers' choice. Every time a customer decides where to order, they're picking a side.

At the heart of the JET Customer League are our values and behaviors. They guide every interaction, every decision, and every innovation. These actions are essential for us to consistently surpass the competition and earn our customers' loyalty, time and again.

Fun, fast-paced, and supportive, the JET culture is all about movement, growth, helping one another succeed, and celebrating wins. By truly living our values and embodying our behaviors, we're building a customer-first culture that keeps us one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you come from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages diversity of people and thinking, where all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colorful selves to work every day.

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