Planning Manager - 12 month FTC

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate cross European integrated media strategies, turning client objectives into full-funnel plans, delivering campaigns end-to-end and optimizing with data, while aligning global strategies with local nuance and building strong client partnerships.

  • Growth/Delivery: Translate objectives into omnichannel media plans across digital, social, and offline channels.
  • Campaign Management: Own planning, pacing, approvals, and performance tracking using Omni.
  • Client & Innovation: Build relationships, present recommendations, and stay ahead with industry trends across markets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated media plans across Europe, ensuring campaigns are strategically aligned, expertly executed, and continuously optimised.
  • Translate client objectives into full‑funnel channel strategies, working across digital, social, and offline media.
  • Own campaign planning and delivery, including approvals, pacing, and performance tracking using planning tools such as Omni.
  • Partner closely with local market teams, ensure global strategies are effectively implemented while allowing for local nuance.
  • Build strong client relationships, present recommendations to stakeholders, and provide ongoing analysis to improve results.
  • Stay close to industry trends, contribute ideas, and collaborate across teams to drive innovation and best practice.

Requirements

  • Experience in media planning or communications strategy
  • Experience across integrated campaigns and full-funnel channels
  • Comfortable working with data
  • Ability to manage projects end-to-end
  • Ability to build trusted client relationships

Preferred

  • Experience with planning tools such as Omni

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely)
  • Standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, with core hours 10:30 – 16:30; flexible start/end times to suit working day
  • We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances
  • Be Your Best: adjustments in the recruitment process available; contact dedicated Talent Team member or beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com for support
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Planning Manager - 12 month FTC

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