Group Comms Planning Director – 3 month contract
Group Director, Comms Planning – initial 3 month contract – Media Agency
Contract role to start immediately for a seasoned Comms Planning Director. Working on a large FS client.
Salary c£400 p/d. Based Central London with 3 days p/w in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Media Planning & Innovation
- Collaborate with senior leaders within the media agency and the wider network to develop and elevate integrated media strategies.
- Deliver best-in-class planning solutions across the client’s entire ecosystem, ensuring seamless brand connections.
- Identify innovative cross-channel opportunities within briefs to maximize impact.
- Leverage data-driven insights to inform planning decisions and optimize channel selection.
Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Provide thought leadership on industry trends, innovations, and their impact on clients.
- Stay ahead of emerging channel trends to inform strategy and ensure cutting-edge planning solutions.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive experience in media planning, communications, or digital strategy.
- A proven track record in strategic media planning across the funnel and digital mix.
- A strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with a consumer-first approach.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to assess and recommend opportunities.
- Expertise with media planning tools such as TGI, GWI, Facebook Campaign Planner.
- Familiarity with digital buying platforms (Google Ads, DV360, Facebook Ads Manager, The Trade Desk) is a plus.