Strategic Planning Director for Media & Clients

Goodstuff Communications; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodstuff Communications is seeking a Planning Director to blend planning excellence with strong client management and leadership, delivering inventive, effective solutions with a happy team and delighted clients. Report to Business Director or Group Planning Director, leading strategic responses and guiding the planning process.

You will champion insight-driven ideas, coach direct reports, and stay ahead of industry developments to create new opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in media planning across sectors.
• Ability to lead strategic responses to briefs.
• Evidence of a creative and strategic media mindset.
• Thorough knowledge of media best practice.
• Passion for media effectiveness and the creation of ideas.
• Positive approach and ability to galvanise in challenging situations.
• Confident presenter with the ability to tell a compelling story.
• Able to build strong relationships and adapt communication style.
• Personable, passionate and professional.
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills.
• Analytical and numerical ability.
• Organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to think around problems and get to inventive solutions.
• Seizes opportunities and adapts to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic responses to briefs and manage the planning process.
• Write investment briefs centred around insight-driven big ideas.
• Coach direct reports and create learning opportunities.
• Engage with industry developments and media owners to identify opportunities.
• Direct client meetings and set agenda, tone and outcomes.
• Define team roles and delegate tasks to ensure the right work is done.
• Ensure quality and delivery of work by direct reports.
• Support invoicing processes and quick issue resolution.
• Forecasting and weekly timesheets to ensure accuracy.
• Encourage integration across departments.

Skills

Media planning

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client management

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

Goodstuff Communications is seeking a Planning Director to blend planning excellence with strong client management and leadership, delivering inventive, effective solutions with a happy team and delighted clients. Report to Business Director or Group Planning Director, leading strategic responses and guiding the planning process.

You will champion insight-driven ideas, coach direct reports, and stay ahead of industry developments to create new opportunities for clients.