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Director, Planning, UK

LondonFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Director of Planning leading media planning, campaign management, and storytelling for UK government clients using behavior change principles.

Role type

Senior IC media planning director

Builds

Media plans, campaign strategies, and client presentations for government communications

Domain

Public sector communications / Media planning

Required skills

Media planning craft, Campaign management, Stakeholder relationships, Effective communication, Compelling storytelling, Ideas creation, Comms planning

Preferred skills

Advanced understanding of consumer journey thinking, Expert overview of media market landscape, Building media owner relationships

Technologies

WPP Open, Telmar

Responsibilities

Develop advanced understanding of media channels and planning best practices; Oversee campaign management ensuring quality control; Own planning presentations and lead brainstorm sessions; Integrate and question data and insights to solve problems; Coach team members on workload and priorities

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution