UK Director, Planning & Growth Strategy (Hybrid)

WPP Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media Limited in London is seeking a Director, Planning to lead the planning output for key client assignments and to elevate the quality of work across campaigns. You will train and support the wider team, manage senior client relationships, and drive growth through strategic thinking and innovative tools.

Reporting to leadership, you will supervise a three-person planning team, set objectives, and ensure governance.

Qualifications

• Lead the WPP Media planning output on your client to create unrivalled work.
• Manage senior client relationships, understanding business needs and driving growth.
• Coach and develop the planning team and push for innovative approaches using tools and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning output for your client, articulating strategy into media behaviours.
• Manage the daily running of the account and governance processes.
• Oversee a three-person planning team with clear objectives and regular reviews.
• Develop relationships with media owners and identify opportunities for standout work.
• Be a storytelling expert, driving value and output quality.

Skills

Media planning

Stakeholder management

People management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Commercial acumen

Job description

WPP Media Limited in London is seeking a Director, Planning to lead the planning output for key client assignments and to elevate the quality of work across campaigns. You will train and support the wider team, manage senior client relationships, and drive growth through strategic thinking and innovative tools.

Reporting to leadership, you will supervise a three-person planning team, set objectives, and ensure governance.