Strategic Planning Director — Data‑Driven Media

Fuse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is seeking a Planning Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Greater London. This role involves setting strategic direction for media planning, optimising campaigns across digital, traditional, and emerging channels, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using data for decision-making and building strong relationships with clients and media partners. This position offers a chance to influence impactful campaigns in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design data-driven plans across various channels.
• Comfortable using data to inform strategic decisions.
• Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for integrated media planning and steer campaigns.
• Translate business goals into planning strategies and execution plans.
• Architect robust post-campaign analysis and optimize performance.

Skills

Strategic judgement

Data analysis

Relationship building

Mentorship

Adaptability

Creativity

Job description

A leading media agency is seeking a Planning Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Greater London. This role involves setting strategic direction for media planning, optimising campaigns across digital, traditional, and emerging channels, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using data for decision-making and building strong relationships with clients and media partners. This position offers a chance to influence impactful campaigns in a performance-driven environment.