Senior Associate Director - Planning

GroupM
London

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Senior Associate Director - Planning

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

This is an exciting opportunity to work across dynamic and ambitious brands with unlimited potential for creativity and innovation. The role offers a wide scope for ideas and impact, within a truly diverse team culture — both internally and client-side. You will play a pivotal role in planning and managing all media channels across offline and online, ensuring excellence in delivery and strategic development.

As a key member of the team, you’ll be responsible for driving high-quality output, motivating internal teams, and nurturing strong client relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a tangible impact on the work and the business.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

  • Be 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 a true team player where you enjoy building relationships with clients and our colleagues around the world
  • Knowledge of all media and experience of end to end planning
  • A digital first approach to planning with a fast-growing tech company
  • Positive attitude and willingness to develop talent
  • A motivational leader

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Posted 2025-05-31

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