UK Planning Manager - Hybrid Media Strategy & Campaigns

WPP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Significant paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media UK is seeking a Planning Manager to join our government-focused team. You will create industry-leading cross‑channel campaigns, guide planning strategy, and train colleagues in best practices, using Telmar and Open Intelligence tools.

Based in the UK with a hybrid office pattern, you will own campaigns from briefing to delivery, manage client relationships, and partner with activation teams to optimise media value.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning multi-channel campaigns for complex clients.
• Ability to translate client briefs into actionable media plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create industry-leading, cross-channel campaigns for government clients.
• Own campaign activity from briefing to delivery and reporting.
• Collaborate with planning, activation, and client teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Mentor and guide junior planners to develop their skills.

Skills

Media planning

Campaign management

Stakeholder relationships

Data storytelling

Tools

Telmar

Open Intelligence

Open

Job description

WPP Media UK is seeking a Planning Manager to join our government-focused team. You will create industry-leading cross‑channel campaigns, guide planning strategy, and train colleagues in best practices, using Telmar and Open Intelligence tools.

Based in the UK with a hybrid office pattern, you will own campaigns from briefing to delivery, manage client relationships, and partner with activation teams to optimise media value.