Strategic Account Director, Planning - Hybrid & Data-Driven

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Discounts with partners

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead on key UK accounts, including our Electoral Commission win. You will guide day-to-day communications strategy, manage a talented team, and drive an integrated approach across creative and media to deliver outcomes that matter.

The role requires a strong track record in brand and performance integration, exceptional client management, and the ability to inspire speed and agility across teams in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Proven ability to connect creative ideas to measurable outcomes.
• Self-starter with curiosity and willingness to test new approaches.
• Strong leadership and client-facing gravitas.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day strategic output for UK accounts.
• Own account workflow with integrated teams (Creative, Media, Data).
• Act as senior client contact and deliver against commercial goals.
• Present work and results to senior clients, agency partners, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Strategy Directors to explore opportunities for innovation.
• Oversee the implementation and delivery of media activation across teams.
• Ensure reporting delivers actionable insights for in-flight optimization.
• Maintain full oversight of all account financials (billings, reconciliations).
• Coach and mentor Account Executives through regular 1-2-1s.

Skills

Brand & Performance

Client management

Leadership

Integrated comms

Job description

WPP Media in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead on key UK accounts, including our Electoral Commission win. You will guide day-to-day communications strategy, manage a talented team, and drive an integrated approach across creative and media to deliver outcomes that matter.

The role requires a strong track record in brand and performance integration, exceptional client management, and the ability to inspire speed and agility across teams in a hybrid