Planning Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.Weleverageover30yearsof media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients.

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ABOUT THE ROLE ....

We’re looking for a Global Search Performance Planning Manager to support media strategy and performance planning for Essity’s Health & Medical division globally.This role requires deep B2B and healthcare expertise, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to connect long-term brand strategies with short-term performance outcomes, and must be filled by a bilingual candidate, a native Spanish speaker.

You’ll be part of a high-performing international team that manages complex, multi-market campaigns and drives innovation in social and search excellence. The ideal candidate combines strategic acumen with hands‑on experience in digital performance channels—bringing particular expertise in Search, while knowledge and practical experience in Social and Programmatic are also highly valuable to maximize ROI and accelerate audience engagement among professional and healthcare segments.

ABOUT THE WORK ....

• Support the Business Director and Global Performance Planning Director in building an annual end-to-end media strategy, planning, and activation for Essity Health & Medical
• Help develop annual media frameworks and activation roadmaps, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market nuances
• Partner closely with clients to translate business and category goals into actionable media strategies
• Support and drive measurement, test‑and‑learn agendas, and continuous performance optimization.
• Collaborate with central and local stakeholders across creative, analytics, and platform teams
• Ensure clear documentation and reporting against KPIs, emphasizing efficiency and learning
• Serve as digital and performance planning expert, ensuring best‑in‑class execution across search and e‑commerce.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED ....

• Experience in B2B and healthcare media strategy and planning
• Bilingual, a native Spanish speaker to support coordination across markets
• Experience with performance channels – particularly Search (Google/Bing), with Social (LinkedIn, Meta) also being a strong advantage.
• Experience managing multi-market campaigns and regional coordination
• Attention to detail, confidence with numbers and formulas
• Ability to support in articulating and presenting ideas clearly and confidently
• Provide excellent support with client servicing, influencing, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical mindset, comfortable with data interpretation and optimization
• A team player with a collaborative spirit and a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.

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