A bit about the role
The Planning Manager is responsible for the operational management and coordination required to deliver a clear, governed and actionable quarterly consumer plan that ensures individual propositions campaigns don't compete for the same "airtime" or audience attention, maintaining a balanced and coherent brand presence.
Reporting into the Marketing Strategy Manager, this role ensures that planning decisions are translated into structured meetings, documentation, communications and governance processes. The Planning Manager works closely with retail and digital channel teams, product team and PR & comms teams, external agency partners, and assurance functions to ensure clarity, compliance and alignment across all elements of the consumer plan.
The role is supported by VCCP and H&S planning teams, ensuring access to best-in‑class planning expertise while embedding strong in‑house capability.
The Planning Team plays a central role in coordinating priorities, governance and delivery across Studio 59. The Planning Manager supports the effective operationalisation of the consumer plan, ensuring planning processes, forums and communications run smoothly and consistently.
What you’ll be doing
Planning Operations & Coordination
* Supports all internal meetings required to reach an agreed quarterly consumer plan, including clear terms of reference, attendees, meeting roles, diary planning, minutes, actions and follow‑up
* Ensures clear and consistent communication of planning decisions to all required internal colleagues and agency partners (Studio 59 and external)
* Owns diary planning, agendas, minutes, actions and follow‑up to ensure momentum and clarity
Governance, Assurance & Compliance
* Ensures the consumer plan is aligned to all assurance processes, bid requirements and relevant documentation required to support approval and delivery
* Manages required planning documentation, approvals and records associated with the consumer plan
* Supports quarterly PO sign‑off processes and associated governance forums
Communication & Alignment
* Ensures clear, consistent communication of planning decisions to internal colleagues and agency partners
* Coordinates regular updates with internal agency teams and external agencies
* Ensures all stakeholders are aware of key milestones, dependencies and delivery expectations
Agency & Partner Coordination
* Works closely with VCCP and H&S planning teams to support planning development
* Ensures external planning inputs are integrated effectively into internal planning processes
* Acts as a coordination point between internal teams and external agency partners
Support to Planning Leadership
* Supports the Head of Planning in managing the quarterly planning cycle and rolling consumer plan
* Provides operational support to enable smooth planning forums and decision‑making
* Contributes to continuous improvement of planning ways of working and governance
What experience we’re looking for
* Experience in a planning, operations, project management or coordination role within a marketing or agency environment
* Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
* Experience managing meetings, governance processes and documentation
* Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and agency partners
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
* Experience working within governed or regulated environments is desirable
Key Measures of Success
* Enables smooth, well‑governed delivery of the quarterly consumer plan
* Ensures planning forums are well‑run, effective and decision‑focused
* Maintains clear documentation, communication and follow‑through across planning activity
* Supports strong alignment between internal teams and agency partners
* Builds confidence in planning governance and operational discipline
Benefits
At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues – they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
* 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
* Single Private Health Cover
* Complimentary Private Medical
* Income Protection
* Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
* Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
* Wellness Allowance £500
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted Health Assessments
* Matched Funding
Equal Opportunity
We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
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