Strategic Planning Director – Insight-Led Campaigns

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications group is looking for a Planning Account Director to lead strategy for high-profile UK clients in retail, FMCG, and hospitality. This role requires significant media planning experience and strong leadership skills to build trusted client relationships and oversee impactful, insight-led multi-channel campaigns. Join a collaborative team that encourages innovation and delivers results-driven strategies. Enjoy a supportive work environment with fantastic employee benefits including hybrid working and personal well-being days.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunity

Reflection days

Health and wellness benefits

Family friendly policies

Flexible working options

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Significant media planning experience, ideally across retail, FMCG, and hospitality/travel sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, able to inspire teams and confidently guide client conversations.
• A confident communicator, translating insight and strategy into actionable, results-driven plans.
• Experience delivering large-scale, multi-channel campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-profile environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning process across multiple client accounts, ensuring campaigns are insight-led and audience-first.
• Partnering closely with strategy, creative, and activation teams to deliver impactful multi-channel campaigns.
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted, high-level relationships.
• Managing and mentoring a talented planning team, keeping them motivated and delivering exceptional work.
• Overseeing the smooth delivery of campaigns from brief through to post-campaign evaluation and optimisation.

Skills

Media planning experience

Leadership skills

Confidence in communication

Campaign delivery experience

Collaboration and adaptability

Job description

A leading global communications group is looking for a Planning Account Director to lead strategy for high-profile UK clients in retail, FMCG, and hospitality. This role requires significant media planning experience and strong leadership skills to build trusted client relationships and oversee impactful, insight-led multi-channel campaigns. Join a collaborative team that encourages innovation and delivers results-driven strategies. Enjoy a supportive work environment with fantastic employee benefits including hybrid working and personal well-being days.