Job title: Associate Planning Director
Salary: Negiotable
Locatin: London
Are you a strategic thinker and people-leader passionate about insight-led planning? A dynamic, independent brand strategy and communications consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Associate Planning Director to join their senior leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity to shape brand strategy across a portfolio of high-profile clients, mentor a growing planning team, and have a tangible impact on the future of the business.
About the Role
As Associate Planning Director, you will:
Lead and develop strategic thinking across client engagements, from early insight through to creative briefing and campaign evaluation
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, translating business challenges into powerful strategic opportunity
Manage and inspire a team of planners and strategists, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigour and creativity
Champion best-in-class planning practice internally and externally, elevating the quality of work and the impact of strategic thinking across the business
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including Creative, Account Management and Data to deliver joined-up solutions
You will be instrumental in setting the strategic agenda for client work and play a key role in shaping the consultancy's long-term growth.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in strategic planning or a related discipline within advertising, brand consultancy, UX, or communications
A proven track record of developing high-impact strategic frameworks and guiding creative work that drives business results
Strong leadership experience, with a natural ability to coach and mentor mid-level planners
Excellent client-facing skills - confident presenting to senior stakeholders and shaping long-term client partnerships
A curious, commercially astute mindset with a deep understanding of cultural, consumer and category trends
What's On Offer
Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
Hybrid working model with a vibrant central London office
Opportunity to influence senior leadership decisions and people strategy
Professional development support and clear progression path
A culture that values creativity, rigour and collaboration
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a strategic leader with impact, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining why you're a great fit for this opportunity.
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