Manager, planning

We are looking for a knowledgeable and committed media planner to run the day-to-day management of the account, working closely with the Account Director to deliver creative, innovative and integrated campaigns across a range of channels. This includes ‘digital-first’ audience insight, competitive and market reviews and campaign performance analysis.

Within this role you will be involved in end-to-end media planning, from annual planning to econometrics debriefs, lead a budding team, and deliver idea-first media solutions with an accommodating, fair and friendly client team. You should also have an established knowledge of the UK digital landscape and experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first, founded on insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion for media planning across multiple channels, this role will give you the support and tools needed to excel!

As a Communications Planning specialist, you’ll have the chance to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns. Aside from this, you'll be part of an extremely supportive team who always strive to deliver brilliant planning work, pushing industry boundaries whilst maximising returns for our clients’ businesses, so this is an excellent team to learn and develop in if you are looking to take that next, important step in your career.

We are looking for a conscientious and inquisitive person to join our team for this exciting, blended role. You must be able to operate as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to learn and try new things.

Skills and Experience

• Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
• To be passionate about Communications Planning with an appetite to learn and develop, and demonstrate this by participating in planning initiatives, sharing knowledge and reaching out to others to proactively upskill yourself.
• An ambition to work as part of a tight-knit team and to contribute to the team culture of open communication, to enable learning and development of all our planning skills.
• A curiosity about consumer behaviour, trends, brands, the media landscape we operate in and technology.
• Self‑motivated; an ambition to make your mark on a campaign via your contribution.
• Excellent organisational skills, meaning you are adept at managing a diverse workload, work at pace and are able to appropriately prioritise tasks.
• To be calm under pressure.
• A keen interest in understanding your client’s business and the challenges they face.
• Ability to give accurate verbal and written directions, instructions and feedback.
• A solution‑focussed mindset.
• The ability to develop a way of storytelling through presentations.
• Enjoy motivating others to do their best work by what you put into the process.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.