Role Summary and Impact
Goat is WPP Media’s influencer solution, helping global brands harness the power of social and creator-led content to deliver measurable impact. Recognised as a global leader in the space, we deliver award-winning campaigns in more than 70 countries. With over 650 social natives worldwide, we create ambitious influencer programmes from tactical activations to long-term partnerships, designed to drive awareness, engagement and conversions across the full marketing funnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse & dissect briefs to identify the need for creative and/or performance strategy in client proposals and RFPs.
• Support the development of strategic proposals, ensuring timely completion.
• Develop an understanding of the wider context surrounding each client and project.
• Contribute to integrated strategies, including culturally relevant and reactive ideas.
• Ensure clarity and consistency in campaign messaging and strategic direction.
• Conduct research using insights and distil findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with the campaign team to maintain alignment in creative strategy throughout campaign delivery.
• Review client-facing materials, ensuring accuracy in grammar, style, and content.
• Lead brainstorming sessions, using data and insights to inform creative ideas.

Skills and Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar strategic role.
• Strong written communication and note-taking skills.
• Tech-savvy, with experience working remotely (preferably on Mac OS).
• Proficient in social media platforms, with a strong understanding of their unique features and audiences.
• Knowledge in paid media is advantageous.
• An eye for design or prior experience in design is a plus.
• Client-facing & presenting experience is advantageous.
• Interests in areas such as: Sustainability, Gaming, Tech, and Finance.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint / Google Slides (essential).
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop (preferred) and Excel / Google Sheets (beneficial).

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. 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.  

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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1633 - VP, Client Transformation

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

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.

Role Summary and Impact

As the VP of Client Transformation, you're the linchpin connecting our strategic vision with flawless operational execution and deep client partnerships. This pivotal leadership role demands a dual focus: both ensuring the seamless operational flow with our agency partners and driving proactive, strategic transformation initiatives for our key clients.

You will serve as the strategic operational backbone for our agency ecosystem, acting as the primary route for reactive and proactive engagement for client and agency leadership. This involves expertly coordinating onboarding/offboarding processes, diagnosing and troubleshooting complex client and operational issues, and leveraging other teams to support the embedding of critical tools like OMS within client-specific approaches. You'll ensure our operations run like a well-oiled machine, supporting best practices and learning within client leadership teams, and providing the stability necessary for growth.

Concurrently, you will be the catalyst for profound client transformation. Moving beyond day-to-day media work, you'll proactively identify and cultivate opportunities for deeper partnership, utilizing insights from QBR feedback, client action planning sessions, and even smaller client escalations to uncover strategic business initiatives. You'll lead and manage the end-to-end transformation workshop process, designing and facilitating engagements that redefine client objectives, and then effectively hand back robust plans to client teams for ongoing support. Your ultimate impact will be two-fold: ensuring operational excellence that bolsters our client relationships, while simultaneously architecting and delivering strategic transformations that unlock new value, deepen partnerships, and solidify our clients' — and our own — competitive edge. You're not just solving problems; you're building bridges to the future, one seamless operation and one strategic initiative at a time.

Skills and Experience

Essential Experience:

• Progressive leadership experience in client-facing roles within consulting, client management, or transformation practices.
• Proven success in leading and executing large-scale, cross-functional client change programs from concept through to sustained impact, delivering quantifiable business benefits.
• Deep expertise in change management methodologies and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and stakeholder dynamics in client environments.
• Project management or Business analytics skills are helpful but not essential qualifications

Key Skills:

• Change agent: Ability to dissect complex client landscapes, identify latent opportunities, and architect innovative solutions that align with long-term strategic goals. You don't just solve the symptoms but find the root causes.
• Exceptional Client Acumen & Relationship Building: A natural at building trust and influencing C-suite executives and key stakeholders. You understand client businesses inside and out, making you an indispensable advisor.
• Transformational Leadership: An inspiring leader who can rally internal and external teams around a shared vision, foster collaboration, and drive accountability. You lead with empathy but also with a clear direction.
• Master Communicator: Possess outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. You can distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
• Analytical Rigor & Problem-Solving: Adept at leveraging data and critical thinking to diagnose issues, define objectives, and measure the success of transformation initiatives.
• Future-Forward Mindset: A keen awareness of emerging technologies, market trends, and disruptive innovations, and the ability to integrate them into client transformation roadmaps.

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 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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1948 - 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 OpenMind: A Leading WPP Media Brand

OpenMind:

Openmind is a bespoke team within GroupM, made up of best-in-class digital, offline and integrated media experts who work together for Nestlé. At OPENMIND, we feature our Pervasive Performance model to drive revenue and long-term value for our clients. Pervasive Performance is rooted in the belief that Brand and Performance are inextricably linked.

Role Summary and Impact

This role offers a unique and compelling opportunity to shape the future of media strategy for one of the world's most iconic brands, Nestlé, ranked as the fourth biggest brand in the UK by sales. As a Category SAD, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving impactful campaigns and fostering deep client relationships. What makes this position truly exciting is the chance to:

• Influence UK Strategy: Directly integrate category strategy into local media plans, impacting investment allocation across diverse brands within the UK market. Your insights will enhance Nestlé's visibility in planning, performance, and competitive landscapes, ensuring consistency for a brand of this significant scale.
• Champion Innovation: Leverage your expertise to push the boundaries of media thinking, developing cutting-edge communication plans and strategic guidance that redefine industry best practices.
• Cultivate Key Relationships: Build and nurture strong partnerships with the UK Nestlé Category team, becoming a trusted advisor and an indispensable part of their success.
• Lead and Inspire: Guide and mentor a dedicated team, including an Associate Director, Manager, and Planner, fostering their growth and ensuring best-in-class execution.
• Collaborate and Grow: Benefit from a robust support system, drawing inspiration and assistance from a network of specialists, OpenMind leadership, and other Category leaders.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, innovate within a dynamic industry, and grow your career within a globally recognised media agency, working with a brand that is a true leader in the UK market.

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.
• Solid multimedia planning experience
• Experience managing senior clients and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and agency partners
• A thirst for learning about technology, trends, media, people, brands and the industry
• An ambition and tenacity to make the ordinary extraordinary
• An ability to spot the real issue behind the brief – knowing how to challenge the client to understand what they really need
• Data-literacy – aware of the available resources and how to turn data into insights that shape clear strategic opportunities
• Attention to detail
• To have an opinion and be able to voice it in a clear and positive light
• Good storytelling skills – to give our ideas and thinking the best chance of coming to fruition
• Team management skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and manage workload
• Calm under pressure

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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1184 - Planning Manager - Strategy & Comms 

About the role: 

 The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP. We are central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. 

We are looking for a Planning Manager to join our expert media planning team for our prestigious automotive client account for the UK, creating impactful cross channel campaigns and building your media planning skills. This role is central to translating our client's modern luxury vision into actionable media plans that drive desire and deliver exceptional results. The Planning Manager will be supporting the Planning Account Director in transforming the strategic frameworks, uncovering deep consumer insights and leveraging the full capabilities of WPP Open to create hyper-personalised, immersive brand experiences that connect with high-value audiences at every touchpoint. This individual will be a partner to the internal WPP teams, ensuring all media efforts are aligned with our client’s brand objectives and business goals. The Planning Manager will work closely with the strategy, planning and activation teams to ensure the transition of the strategic approach to planning and activations. This team will be at the forefront of WPP agency integration model working alongside creative, production and underpinned by data and technology in WPP Open. 

 In this role you will: 

Media Planning Craft: 

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief. 
• Have a skilled knowledge of WPP and industry media planning tools and be able to train other team members. 
• Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices and planning theory. 
• Develop a fundamental knowledge of WPP Purchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy. 

Campaign Management: 

• Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing client’s deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams. 
• Work closely with the planning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively. 
• Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions. 
• Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner. 

Effective communication: 

• Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner. 
• Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career. 
• Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with the Planning Director. 

Core skills: 

Practice Area Knowledge – Skilled 

• Demonstrates knowledge of the media landscape including future trends, best practice and challenges. Comfortable using (or briefing out) of the various products, platforms and systems that comms planning use. 
• Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others. 
• Comfortable presenting both direct from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc). 
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. 

Problem Solving – Fundamental  

• Applies focused questioning and systematic research to understand the problem and wider impact. Translates business problems into solutions 
• Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analysing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact. 
• Quickly generates appropriate solutions informed by previous experience. 
• Understands how to resolve escalated issues and supports others to problem solve. 
• Supports or leads troubleshooting communication for issues. 
• Asks questions and performs routine or basic analysis to define problems. 
• Generates some solutions in own area of work and suggests additional sources of information to further investigate problems. 
• Seeks a variety of perspectives and inputs and probes for more information to fully understand the problem and wider impact. 
• Provides communication support for troubleshooting issues internally and externally with third parties. 
• Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application.  
• Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. 

Stakeholder Relationships – Fundamental 

• Demonstrates knowledge of the agencies (or clients) organization structure and people, client relationships, business strategy, industry and challenges. Cultivates, nurtures and grow relationships with key clients, stakeholders and decision makers internally, externally and virtually. 
• Has a good understanding of how the agency operates and works with their clients. 
• Knows about the client’s business and who the key decision makers are there. 
• Has good understanding of agency and client and their business goals and challenges. 
• Builds a working knowledge of market trends effecting the client (and agency).​​​​​​​ 
• Responds to stakeholder requests in an accurate, timely and professional manner and seeks to have a good understanding of client needs and challenges. 

Effective Communications – Skilled  

• Is able to lead dialogues between and with internal and external people (strategy, comms planning, channel planning and activation teams as well as clients and media partners). Uses simple, clear and human language wherever possible but can be technical when required. Thinks about most appropriate communication channels and styles and employs active listening. 
• Breaks down complex technical information into understandable language, guiding others on best practice. 
• Uses knowledge and expertise to generate comprehendible, broadly-applicable communications. 
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation, etc.) for various internal and external audiences based on an understanding of their differing levels of familiarity. 
• Attends client and agency meetings to present. 

Campaign Management – Skilled 

• Manages and takes ownership of several project/tasks accurately and thoroughly and with minimal error- without losing track of important details or deliverables. 
• Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly. 
• Manages and takes ownership of campaigns from start to completion, maintaining accurate pipeline and campaign information across elements of the plans. E.g creative trackers and booking deadlines 
• Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance.  
• Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets.  E.g finance reconciliations 
• Balances several projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal error and without losing track of important details or deliverables. 

Compelling Storytelling – Skilled 

• Be able to use knowledge of the media ecosystem, industry trends and clients' business pressure points to build a persuasive story and recommendation that acknowledges their preferred communication style. 
• Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organisation and key industry trends.   
• Understand the different elements of responses.  
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation, etc.) for various internal and external audiences. 

Ideas Creation – Skilled 

• Generates or facilitates new ideas, methods, innovation or creative media solutions that can deliver growth. 
• Regularly engages in new projects/activities that can help solve identified barriers or opportunities as part of planning.  
• Can identify the relevant partners to bring ideas to life.  
• Uses wider industry knowledge and trend understanding to help generate solutions that can deliver against communication objectives. 

Comms Planning – Skilled 

• Finds solutions for client business problems using media. 
• Applies knowledge of client, audience, channel, market and category to effectively delivery compelling multi-media plans. 
• Translates learnings and trends to create marketing communication strategies that are effective with clear measurement. 
• Application of purchase journey thinking and visualisation of how the media plan works across channels. 
• Translation of strategic direction / platform / provocation into directional role for media, channel role and behaviour in channel. 
• Identifies and recommends budget shifts as campaign is in-flight where appropriate. 

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1852 - 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 WPP 650  

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country. 

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding. 

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within WPP, dedicated to serving the evolving communications needs of government clients. We bring together the best of WPP's talent, technology, and insights to deliver impactful, modern, and effective public communications. We are at the forefront of reimagining how government engages with its citizens. 

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride. 

Role Summary and Impact 

Planning Director 

About the role: 

The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP 650. We are central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. 

WPP 650 is looking for a Planning Director to join our growing planning team, to drive planning across specific clients and be a media planning expert. 

In this role, you will: 

Media planning craft: 

• Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices. 
• Start to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches. 
• Have an advanced understanding of WPP 650’s Consumer Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work. Including being an expert in a broad set of internal tools, as well as external tools to build a deep understanding of the consumer, the client’s business and its specific opportunities.   
• Have an expert overview of the media market landscape, trends and start to build media owner relationships. 

Campaign management & effective communication: 

• Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard. 
• Develop a skilled understand of commercial practises and of the wider agency. 
• Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders and client business. 

Comms planning and storytelling:  

• Own planning presentations including defining the inputs needed and working with the wider teams to compile work and meet deadlines. 
• Lead brainstorm and idea creation for campaigns 
• Start to independently problem solve, including integrating and questioning data and insights and find solutions based on knowledge and experience. 

Core skills: 

Practice Area Knowledge -Skilled- Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others. Comfortable presenting both direct from platform (Open) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc). Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. 

Problem Solving – Skilled - Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analyzing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact. Quickly generates appropriate solutions informed by previous experience. Understands how to resolve escalated issues and supports others to problem solve. Supports or leads troubleshooting communication for issues. 

Stakeholder Relationships – Skilled - Has an expert knowledge of client and agency structures. Can identify key decision makers and understands their perspectives which is used to build relationships. Has strong knowledge of the client sector/industry which is shared to build strategies and plans. Identifies strategic issues and raises questions to help stakeholders explore and understand their wider business challenges. ​​​​​​​ Can easily suggest business solutions to match client/stakeholder needs and achieve objectives. 

Effective Communication -Advanced- Leads the delivery of relevant and accurate information to drive maximum impact. Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate all levels of seniority, appropriately judging the demands of the situation. Creatively develops presentations and comms to help with the understanding/education of complex information. Guides others on the best practices and approaches for creating clear, concise and organized communication materials to convey plans in a user-friendly way. 

Campaign Management – Advanced - Reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and thoroughness objectives have been met; provides coaching on ways to improve work outputs.  Applies best practice to campaign management and acts as the escalation point for issues.  Provide actionable insights during mid and post campaign reports to improve in-flight optimizations and future campaign brief recommendations.  Oversees team members to discuss current projects, workload and activities prioritises resources accordingly.  Improves workload management by supporting other in setting priorities and by postponing less relevant work. 

Compelling Storytelling – Skilled - Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organization and key industry trends.  Understand the different elements of responses.  Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation etc) for various internal and external audiences. 

Ideas Creation – Advanced - Lead new projects/activities that can create ideas to deliver effective solutions to clients’ business objectives.  Ability to proactively generate ideas to provoke and deliver against broader business strategies.  Coaches others to gain new insights and view opportunities from different perspectives.  Championing an environment that fosters innovation by encouraging others to openly share and build on other’s new ideas, products and solutions 

Comms Planning – Skilled - Applies knowledge of client, audience, channel, market and category to effectively deliver compelling multi-media plans.  Translates learnings and trends to create marketing communication strategies that are effective with clear measurement.   Application of purchase journey thinking and visualization of how the media plan works channels.  Translation of strategic direction/platform/provocation into directional role for media, channel role and behaviour in channel.  Identifies and recommends budget shifts as campaign is in-flight where appropriate. 

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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1581 - Account Manager, Social - MM&D

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 WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Role Summary and Impact

As a Paid Social Account Manager, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of busy client accounts, ensuring flawless paid social campaigns. You will develop comprehensive media plans, oversee campaign execution, and drive performance optimization across key social channels. Working closely with the Account Director, you will support and mentor team members, contribute to advanced features and strategies, and act as a key point of contact for clients and partners, contributing insightful data analysis and recommendations within the WPP Open ecosystem.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Paid Social Account Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management:
• Develop comprehensive paid social media plans (+ supporting material) aligned with client objectives and KPIs, clearly articulating the rationale for proposed tactics.
• Responsible for end-to-end setup of paid social campaigns, utilizing advanced features (e.g., bid rules, 3rd party tools) to achieve results.
• Oversee and ensure regular Quality Assurance (QA) checks, monitoring campaign performance, pacing, troubleshooting, and optimizing to improve performance.
• Produce detailed and accurate weekly/monthly campaign performance reports and insightful commentary, including end-of-campaign reporting and quarterly/annual reviews.
• Identify trends and recommend on-platform actions to capitalize/mitigate these trends.
• Client & Partner Management:
• Act as a key social point-of-contact for clients, ensuring confidence in the team's output and supporting client calls/presentations.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of media/technology developments, identifying opportunities to test and innovate in paid social, and building relationships with key media partners (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest etc.).
• People Development & Support:
• Work with your line-manager to effectively manage and prioritize workloads for team members.
• Mentor and support team members, leading by example and assisting with their training and development.
• Contribute to the recruitment process, attending interviews and acting as a team ambassador.
• Operational Excellence:
• Identify opportunities to test and innovate in paid social; work with line-manager to develop and implement testing/learning agendas.
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of mandatory agency finance processes, working with team members to ensure compliance and minimize queries.
• Collaborate closely with planning teams and other channel specialists to ensure paid social activity complements the wider marketing mix.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working in a digital marketing or agency-based role, with a strong track record of working with clients or external stakeholders.
• Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across key social platforms (e.g., Meta, TikTok, Pinterest). Training certifications (e.g., Meta Blueprint) a plus.
• Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns across brand and direct-response objectives.
• Experience compiling detailed and insightful end-of-campaign reports and presentations; knowledge of structuring regular client review presentations.
• Strong relationship-building skills; comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls.
• Some experience line managing individuals and/or helping to train others across paid social.
• Collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.

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.

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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Programmatic Account Manager - 1534

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 WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Role Summary and Impact

As a Programmatic Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimising campaigns, developing programmatic plans that exceed client expectations (brand or ROI driven). You will contribute to the execution of programmatic media activity, working closely with the Programmatic Account Director and global hub teams to deliver best-in-class programmatic strategy and insightful commentary through data analysis. Your focus will be on ensuring seamless implementation, effective optimization, and contributing to both client success and the development of junior team members within the WPP Open ecosystem.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Programmatic Account Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management:
• Oversee the implementation, management, and daily optimisation of programmatic campaign activity to ensure client objectives and KPIs are met.
• Competently create media plans designed to achieve specified KPIs.
• Take ownership of elements of client testing plans, suggesting innovative ideas, and executing/evaluating tests with methodical accuracy.
• Understand relevant products and solutions developed within the group.
• Client and Partner Management:
• Contribute to and execute programmatic strategy for client portfolios, ensuring alignment with client objectives and KPIs.
• Provide direct client servicing through regular contact (weekly calls, briefings) and present performance in detail.
• Develop strong relationships with media owners and other service providers to select appropriate suppliers.
• Team Development & Support:
• Work with your line manager to effectively support and guide more junior team members, monitoring and prioritising workloads.
• Act as a mentor, leading by example to motivate and encourage less experienced team members in their training and development.
• Operational Excellence:
• Utilise tools to drive accountability in programmatic buying, operational efficiencies, and actionable business insights, including scoping agreed client outputs.
• Ensure financial accuracy, integrating the planning and buying process, and reconciliation of spends, including client terms and programmatic fees.
• Support on the day-to-day QA process, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent and accurate adherence to process with both local and Global Hub teams.

Skills and Experience

• Programmatic Expertise: Proven experience in programmatic activation and driving excellence, with confidence in core trading platforms (DV360, TTD, Amazon).
• Analytical & Strategic: Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights. Ability to contribute to and execute comprehensive testing roadmaps in the Programmatic space (audience, media, creative).
• Communication: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly important for building client and supplier relationships and translating technical points to non-technical audiences.
• Team Support: Ability to work with line manager and team leadership to train and develop junior team members, leading by example.
• Mindset: Passionate about programmatic, proactive in seeking opportunities to develop understanding of the programmatic landscape, latest tech platforms, vendors, and suppliers.

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 Mobilise the Enterprise.

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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2076 - Business Director - Planning & Strategy

About the role: 

The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP. We are central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. 

We are looking for a Business Director to spearhead the development of innovative and impactful media planning for our prestigious automotive client account for the UK. This role is central to translating our client's modern luxury vision into actionable media plans that drive desire and deliver exceptional results. The Planning Lead will be responsible for transforming the strategic frameworks, uncovering deep consumer insights and leveraging the full capabilities of WPP Open to create hyper-personalised, immersive brand experiences that connect with high-value audiences at every touchpoint. This individual will be a strategic partner to the client and internal WPP teams, ensuring all media efforts are aligned with our client’s brand objectives and business goals. The planning lead with work closely with the strategy, planning and activation teams to ensure the transition of the strategic approach to planning and activations. This team will be at the forefront of WPP agency integration model working alongside creative, production and underpinned by data and technology in WPP Open. 

 In this role, you will: 

 Media Planning Craft:  

• Lead the planning output on your specific client to create unrivalled work. 
• Be able to articulate the strategic approach into media behaviours and train and support the wider team. 
• Need strategic thinking on how we utilise tools and specialism outside of planning on response i.e.  sources of growth, measurement, learning agenda, data, etc 
• Build presence outside of current teams and drive visibility of planning team within the wider agency. 
• Bring a fresh perspective to planning approaches including the use of different tools, new insights and coach others to challenge the status quo. 

Effective communication: 

• Overall responsibility for the development of all planning responses, ensuring we are developing unrivalled work in all executions. 
• Manage senior client relationships, understanding what they need for their business and how to drive growth for them. 
• Manage the planning team ensuring the have clear personal objectives, structure and regular reviews. 

 Idea creation and storytelling:  

• Build and develop relationship with media owners and look for opportunities to create unrivalled work 
• Have an advanced commercial understanding of our products and services. Understanding which are suitable for their clients and how sell in solutions.  
• Be a story telling expert, driving added value with the team and quality boosting output. 

 Core skills: 

 Practice Area Knowledge – Advanced 

• Demonstrates advanced understanding of the industry as well as future trends.  
• Serves as an internal consultant/expert on at least some tools and technology. 
• Effectively guides junior team members on advanced elements. 
• Works with leadership team to develop new solutions and/or spot new applications. 

 Problem Solving – Advanced 

• Performs complex analyses of a range of information and identifies issues before they become problems; helps others think about how to define or redefine complex problems.  
• Supports business leaders to find solutions and evaluates others’ solutions to determine the best way forward.  
• Understands how to resolve escalated issues and coaches others to problem solve.  
• Manages escalations. 

 Stakeholder Management – Advanced  

• Capitalizes on deep understanding of (current or potential) client and agency organizational structures, business processes, strategic objectives and challenges in order to anticipate and meet their needs.  
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and monitors the client’s industry and competitive environment in order to create effective solutions.  
• Advises key stakeholders by continuously helping them to successfully navigate through critical business changes. 
• Uses strong deep expertise and contextual awareness to explore complex issues with stakeholders and provide trusted advice, deliverables and campaign KPIs. 

 Effective Communication – Advanced  

• Leads the delivery of relevant and accurate information to drive maximum impact.  
• Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate all levels of seniority, appropriately judging the demands of the situation.  
• Creatively develops presentations and comms to help with the understanding/education of complex information.  
• Guides others on the best practices and approaches for creating clear, concise and organized communication materials to convey plans in a user-friendly way. 

 Campaign Management – Expert 

• Sets the standard for accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.   
• Balances short-term considerations with long-term goals and ensures that critical deliverables are met.   
• Manages multiple overlapping timelines and competing demands, weighing the needs of different stakeholders across the business to determine priorities for parallel projects and sets priorities according to business needs. 

 Compelling storytelling – Advanced  

• Lead and direct the creation of a story, taking into account client knowledge levels and needs. Applies deep expertise and sound judgement to persuade key decision makers on recommendation, considering all implications.  
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation, etc.) for various internal and external audiences. 

 Ideas Creation – Expert 

• Develops strategies to bring new technologies, innovations and products to life.   
• Challenges the client and team in innovating and designing new solutions, methods and products to remain competitive and lead the industry. 

 Comms Planning – Advanced  

• High technical knowledge of all media touchpoints as well as how they interplay and future trends.   
• Serves as a consultant and quality controls plans, strategies and frameworks that leave the building.   
• Strategic learnings and insights about business impact (not just media metrics).  Development of directional media strategy/platform.   
• Developing comms planning skills amongst wider community.   
• Looks for alternative solutions to problems and constantly challenges received norms in a spirit of positive provocation. 

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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2074 - Account Director - Planning & Strategy 

About the role: 

The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP. We are central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. 

We are looking for a Planning Account Director for our prestigious automotive client account for the UK. This role is central to translating our client's modern luxury vision into actionable media plans that drive desire and deliver exceptional results. The Planning Account Director will be responsible for transforming the strategic frameworks, uncovering deep consumer insights and leveraging the full capabilities of WPP Open to create hyper-personalised, immersive brand experiences that connect with high-value audiences at every touchpoint. This individual will be a strategic partner to the client and internal WPP teams, ensuring all media efforts are aligned with our client’s brand objectives and business goals. The planning account director will work closely with the strategy, planning and activation teams to ensure the transition of the strategic approach to planning and activations. 

WPP handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers.  Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis and experience, we are the largest media planning and buying network in the world.  This team will be at the forefront of WPP agency integration model working alongside creative, production and underpinned by data and technology in WPP Open. 

 In this role, you will: 

 Media planning craft: 

• Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices. 
• Start to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches. 
• Have an advanced understanding of WPP’s Purchase Journey thinking and planning philosophy across all client work. Including being an expert in a broad set of internal tools, as well as external tools to build a deep understanding of the consumer, the client’s business and its specific opportunities.   
• Have an expert overview of the media market landscape, trends and start to build media owner relationships. 

Campaign management & effective communication: 

• Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard. 
• Develop a skilled understand of commercial practises and of the wider agency. 
• Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders and client business. 

 Comms planning and storytelling:  

• Own planning presentations including defining the inputs needed and working with the wider teams to compile work and meet deadlines. 
• Lead brainstorm and idea creation for campaigns 
• Start to independently problem solve, including integrating and questioning data and insights and find solutions based on knowledge and experience. 

 Core skills: 

 Practice Area Knowledge – Skilled 

• Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others. 
• Comfortable presenting both direct from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc). 
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. 

 Problem Solving – Skilled  

• Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analyzing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact.  
• Quickly generates appropriate solutions informed by previous experience.  
• Understands how to resolve escalated issues and supports others to problem solve. 
•  Supports or leads troubleshooting communication for issues. 

 Stakeholder Relationships – Skilled 

• Has an expert knowledge of client and agency structures.  
• Can identify key decision makers and understands their perspectives which is used to build relationships.  
• Has strong knowledge of the client sector/industry which is shared to build strategies and plans.  
• Identifies strategic issues and raises questions to help stakeholders explore and understand their wider business challenges.  
• Can easily suggest business solutions to match client/stakeholder needs and achieve objectives. 

 Effective Communication - Advanced 

• Leads the delivery of relevant and accurate information to drive maximum impact. 
• Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate all levels of seniority, appropriately judging the demands of the situation.  
• Creatively develops presentations and comms to help with the understanding/education of complex information.  
• Guides others on the best practices and approaches for creating clear, concise and organized communication materials to convey plans in a user-friendly way. 

 Campaign Management – Advanced 

• Reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and thoroughness objectives have been met; provides coaching on ways to improve work outputs.   
• Applies best practice to campaign management and acts as the escalation point for issues.   
• Provides actionable insights during mid and post campaign reports to improve in-flight optimizations and future campaign brief recommendations.   
• Oversees team members to discuss current projects, workload and activities prioritises resources accordingly.  
• Improves workload management by supporting other in setting priorities and by postponing less relevant work. 

 Compelling Storytelling – Skilled 

• Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organization and key industry trends.  
• Understands the different elements of responses.   
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation etc) for various internal and external audiences. 

 Ideas Creation – Advanced 

• Lead new projects/activities that can create ideas to deliver effective solutions to clients’ business objectives.   
• Ability to proactively generate ideas to provoke and deliver against broader business strategies.   
• Coaches other to gain new insights and view opportunities from different perspectives.   
• Championing an environment that fosters innovation by encouraging others to openly share and build on other’s new ideas, products and solutions 

 Comms Planning – Skilled 

• Applies knowledge of client, audience, channel, market and category to effectively deliver compelling multi-media plans.   
• Translates learnings and trends to create marketing communication strategies that are effective with clear measurement.    
• Application of purchase journey thinking and visualization of how the media plan works channels.   
• Translation of strategic direction/platform/provocation into directional role for media, channel role and behaviour in channel.   
• Identifies and recommends budget shifts as campaign is in-flight where appropriate. 

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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2172 - Business Director, Strategy

Role Summary and Impact

Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.  

The Opportunity: We’re searching for a Global Strategy Business Director with to join our Nestlé Strategy Team. This is your chance to lead the charge in designing global media strategies that are as adaptable as they are ambitious, connecting incredible thinking across a wide range of multinational clients and driving unparalleled growth. If you are a unique strategist with a relentless curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo then this is the role for you.

You are a confident communicator, adept at advising and partnering with senior clients and stakeholders across agencies, building trust and inspiring action. You approach every challenge with a proactive, excellence-driven mindset, always looking for opportunities to drive the business forward, both for clients and WPP Media.

What You'll Deliver:

As our Global Strategy Business Director, you will be instrumental in shaping global media narratives and driving growth for clients:

• Client Leadership & Trusted Partnership: Serve as the single point of contact for senior clients, leading the development of media strategy, establishing best practices, designing consumer engagement strategies, and providing continuous thought leadership. You will build and nurture 'Trusted Advisor” relationships with key clients through critical, proactive thinking and insightful, informed recommendations.
• Global Strategy Design & Multi-Market Orchestration: Design and deliver cutting-edge media strategies across multiple markets, demonstrating a profound understanding of the nuanced connection and influence between central/global strategic requirements and local adaptation.
• Growth & Innovation Catalyst: Identify and cultivate organic growth opportunities from existing clients, collaborating closely with the Strategy Partner to achieve agency growth targets. You will be a driving force in designing partnership and innovation roadmaps that support the longer-term needs and ambitions of our clients.
• Cross-Agency & Specialist Collaboration: Develop strong, synergistic relationships and drive seamless collaboration with creative agency teams to ensure the deep integration of media and messaging, creating truly award-worthy campaigns. You will also champion collaboration with MS WW specialist teams – including Data Strategy + Insights, Digital Transformation, Innovation + Invention, and Commerce – to continually elevate the solutions we bring to clients and maximise the impact of our work.
• Brief Development & Accountability: Collaborate proactively with client stakeholders to shape precise and insightful briefs. You will establish clear, accountable KPIs and success metrics for our strategies, ensuring we rigorously hold ourselves and our partners accountable for achieving them.
• Thought Leadership & Network Mobilisation: Inspire clients through innovative thought leadership, consistently identifying new opportunities to define and engage with core audiences, and showcasing new media and platform offerings. You will actively host or attend forums – from media days and conferences to awards ceremonies and regular team touchpoints – to build relationships, mobilise best practices, and share insights across our global network.

Skills and Experience

You are a strategic leader with a proven track record:

• Strategic & Data-Driven Acumen: A proven track record of leading data and insights-driven media and communication strategy within an agency environment. You are data-literate who can identify growth-driving insights and translate them into a clear, compelling role for media.
• Integrated Media Expertise: A strong understanding of the connection and impact of end-to-end media strategies, encompassing both brand-building and performance-focused objectives. You have experience advising on comprehensive communication strategies across owned, earned, shared and paid touchpoints.
• Global & Multi-Market Leadership: Experience in leading the design and delivery of media strategies across multiple markets, coupled with a clear understanding of the influence this has on multi-market versus local strategic requirements.
• Leadership & Communication Excellence: An independent self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You have a proven track record of presentation design and delivery at a senior client level, and the ability to lead, manage, and inspire teams across diverse cultures, continents, and capabilities.
• Client Partnership & Brief Development: Proven experience partnering with and supporting clients in distilling complex business challenges into concise, actionable media strategic briefs. You are a strong storyteller with the ability to formulate clear, actionable recommendations on complex business problems.
• Research & Tool Proficiency: Experience using syndicated research tools and consumer research methodologies & techniques (e.g., TGI, eMarketer, WARC). You can quickly adopt and leverage proprietary tools and data for insight generation, planning, and measurement.
• Industry & Economic Understanding: A solid understanding of the economic dynamics and integrated media strategies needed to drive growth across both B2C and B2B environments.
• Investment Planning Expertise: Demonstrated experience in media investment planning, budget allocation, and proving return on investment (ROI), ensuring strategic recommendations are financially sound and optimise client spend for maximum business impact.
• CPG & Cross-Channel Experience (Bonus): Experience with CPG brands and strong cross-channel media planning experience would be a significant advantage, though not strictly essential.

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. 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. 

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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1182 - Strategy Lead

Role Summary and Impact: 

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Strategy Lead to spearhead the development of innovative and impactful media strategies for our prestigious automotive client account for UK and Overseas Markets (for clarity this role will oversee UK and global markets excluding the client’s biggest regions – NA, CN, MENA). This role is central to translating our client's modern luxury vision into actionable media plans that drive desire and deliver exceptional results. The Strategy Lead will be responsible for defining strategic frameworks, uncovering deep consumer insights and leveraging the full capabilities of WPP Open to create hyper-personalised, immersive brand experiences that connect with high-value audiences at every touchpoint. This individual will be a strategic partner to the client and internal WPP teams, ensuring all media efforts are aligned with our client’s brand objectives and business goals. The strategy lead with work the global strategy team to help shape the overall direction and closely with the planning team to ensure the transition of the strategic approach to planning and activations. This team will be at the forefront of WPP agency integration model working alongside creative, production and underpinned by data and technology in WPP Open. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Vision & Development: 

• Lead the development of localised media strategies for our client’s sub brands, translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable media solutions. 

• Identify key consumer insights, market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic recommendations, with a focus on the luxury automotive sector. 

• Champion innovative approaches to media planning, leveraging WPP Open capabilities (AI, data, technology) to drive hyper-personalisation and immersive experiences. 

Client Partnership & Thought Leadership: 

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, articulating complex strategies with clarity and conviction. 

• Facilitate strategic workshops and discussions, guiding clients and internal teams through the strategic planning process. 

• Present compelling strategic narratives and recommendations that inspire confidence and secure client buy-in. 

Integrated Planning & Collaboration: 

• Collaborate seamlessly with WPP's multi-agency teams (creative, data, technology, investment) to ensure integrated and holistic campaign planning. 

• Ensure strategic consistency across all media channels and touchpoints, from global brand campaigns to individual customer journeys by working hand in hand with the planning team. 

• Oversee the development of comprehensive communication plans that align with strategic objectives and target audience behaviours. 

Performance & Optimization: 

• Define clear strategic KPIs and measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of media strategies against our client's business goals. 

• Continuously monitor campaign performance, glean actionable insights and refine strategies to optimize results and drive continuous improvement. 

• Share best practices and foster a culture of data-driven strategic decision-making within the team. 

Team Leadership & Mentorship: 

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to planning teams, elevating their capabilities and fostering professional growth. 

• Contribute to the overall intellectual capital of WPP Media's strategy function, sharing knowledge and developing new strategic tools and approaches. 

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. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Significant, relevant and progressive experience in media strategy, communications planning, or brand strategy, preferably within a leading media agency or luxury brand environment. 

• Proven track record of developing and implementing highly effective media strategies for complex, high-profile clients, ideally in the automotive or luxury sector. 

• Deep understanding of the media landscape across PESO channels and emerging platforms and how they integrate into holistic strategies. 

• Expertise in leveraging data, analytics and consumer insights to drive strategic decision-making. 

• Familiarity with ad-tech and marketing-tech ecosystems, including an understanding of AI’s role in modern media strategy. 

• Exceptional leadership, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset. 

• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong collaborative relationships. 

• Highly organized, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment. 

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. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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1871 - Business Director, Strategy

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 WPP 650                     

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Role Summary and Impact

Director, Strategy

Are you curious about human behaviour, and always looking for inspiration for a collection of sources beyond the norm? Do you wish to challenge the status quo, and bring strategies to life in exceptional ways? WPP 650 is looking for a curious and provocative strategy partner to join our department.

We believe that there is no better time to be a strategist than today, and no better place to develop and grow in strategy than at WPP 650. Media evolves, content shifts, and technology advances faster than ever before. From experience, we know that brands need solid plans and well-thought-out strategies that will grow their business amidst these changes. We also believe that you want to be part of these transformations, through your keen eye for details, your passion for creative work, and your desire to be involved in the story of growing brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Work: Own the comms strategy development for your client briefs, which includes identifying audiences, growth opportunities, building the cultural context, understanding the brand position amongst competitors, all to develop a differentiating comms strategy and media behaviour. Key role is the challenge conventional thinking, and ensure we are answering the right problem, and that the business challenge is the one we should be answering. A strategy lead should be able to run workshops, brainstorms, liaise with creative agencies, PR agencies and any other agencies involved, as well as drive collaboration across teams to ensure your strategy comes to life.
• Pitches: Own and develop the comms strategy for the pitch brief, building a robust understanding of the audience, working with audience science to build any bespoke research (i.e. focus groups of otherwise), and ensuring the strategy comes through in activation and any big ideas.
• Thought leadership: Write thought leadership for the agency, attend conferences and talks, and network within the industry to have a finger on the pulse.
• Agency: Coach and mentor junior agency members who have a strategic nous. Make the work better though optimising ways we respond to briefs, the way we plan, the way we brainstorm ideas, etc. As well as encourage a culture of discussion and debate about the industry and culture at large. Bringing outside inspiration in.
• Awards: Surface the award winning work on your clients, and spearhead the storytelling for each entry, chasing after the results to make the entry as strong as possible.
• Team: Be engaged and involved in team meetings and initiatives, including participating in debates, brainstorms, and inspiration outings. Lean in and help on accounts needing resource during team absences or during client clashes.

Skills & Experience:

• Storytelling & Persuasion - The ability to develop a compelling narrative and use multiple storytelling techniques to sell in a strategy, idea, media argument, etc, whether from scratch, or taking the existing components from teams and building a compelling and exciting red thread end to end.

• Marketing & Media Industry Theory and Thinking- the  ‘Science: having knowledge and understanding of the  core Media and broader Marketing principles as well as the key literature and thinking that guides the best practices in Media and Comms

• Creativity - The Art: The ability to weave creativity into every aspect - whether it's thinking differently about a problem, bringing new combinations of data, insight or even media formats together, and pushing the boundaries of the thinking and the ideas to take brands to a new place

• Critical Thinking: The objective analysis and evaluation of a business, media or human challenge in order to identify insights and form a point of view

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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1303 - Senior Manager, Search

About Wavemaker

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fuelled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales.

Role Context

As a MAI Search Account Manager, you will be responsible for owning the day-to-day execution of paid search activity related to app-store campaigns across iOS and Android for Audible, a part of one of the biggest companies in the world. You will employ strong platform knowledge and manage client/supplier relationships to make sure you and your team deliver flawless operations, experimentation, media plans, performance optimisation, and reporting & analysis. A strong understanding of mobile/app campaign tracking and mobile measurement partners is required.

The role involves overseeing several Account Executives (overseeing their workload and output, as well as managing their development) to successfully execute deliverables and exceed client’s expectations. The MAI Search Account Manager will also act as a key point of contact for the Global Hub, who are a core part of your team.  

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Campaign Management. 

• Effectively manage you & your team’s designated accounts/campaigns, ensuring ongoing and timely optimisation is delivered; proactively looking for both tactical and strategic optimisation opportunities, whilst working with your Account Director to devise strategy and translate this into campaign delivery.
• Take responsibility for wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary or weekly reporting) and guide Account Executives in how this can be effectively achieved.
• Ensure adherence to paid search channel best practices for clients and contribute to the development of MAI search best practice.
• Own elements of performance tracking best-practice.

2.    Client & Partner Management.

• Collaborate with and support your team in the implementation and optimisation of paid search campaigns for clients.
• Foster a good working relationship across all clients & suppliers to facilitate flawless execution of plans and builds rapport to become a trusted advisor. 
  c.    Make sure that service level agreements are aligned with all relevant stakeholders and that all deadlines are met, with tasks managed through our project management suite.  

3.    Team Player.

• Active member of the Paid Search community which includes contributing to internal team meetings, participation in wider GroupM training & events, and more.
• Oversee, as appropriate, the performance of Account Executives in your team ensuring that you are quality controlling work and advising them on the correct course of action as needed.
• Train your team. Make sure they continue to develop their careers. 

4.    People Management.

• Motivational Manager leading by example whilst coaching several Account Executives in your team, providing constructive feedback at every appropriate opportunity.
• Delegating and managing the workload and output for your team, including in the Global Hub who ensure daily diagnostics and governance is achieved to the highest standards.
• Assisting with the recruitment process for the immediate and wider team when required. Attending interviews and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates.

5.    Operational Excellence.

•  Ensure that wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary and weekly reporting) are prepared, working with other team members on delivery of this information, and ensuring quality of output is maintained.
• Making full use of the technology available, implementing processes and practices that maximize operational efficiencies whilst identifying opportunities for process improvement, and providing recommendations.
• Takes ownership of issues when they arise and proactively suggests ways to resolve these and prevent them from happening in the future.
• Measures for success in this role will include: no account errors, your accounts never go offline, improved performance and results, completion of tasks & projects on time, client feedback, effective communication, Account Executive development, increased utilisation of the Global Hub, and overall progress of clients against the WM Search Maturity Framework.

 ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, want to succeed and have a desire to push the boundaries. Passionate about digital marketing, specifically Paid Search and Cross-Platform campaign formats (e.g. Performance Max, Microsoft Audience Network etc.). Successful candidates will have an analytical mindset coupled with creativity. 
It’s essential that you have:
•    Some experience line managing people, their development and workload. 
•    Deep Appstore search knowledge and experience, with current dated certifications (Google Ads and Apple Search Ads)
•    Strong experience in tracking mobile/app campaigns and the complexities involves across operating systems etc.
•    Strong knowledge of bid management and core PPC technology platforms (Google Analytics, GMP platform, SA360, Adobe for example).
•    Excellent data analysis skills and understanding of the strategic & tactical application of paid search and digital marketing.  
•    Strong Microsoft Office skills which include Excel & PowerPoint.
•    Experience in Google Data Studio or similar reporting platforms. 
•    Operationally proficient with excellent project management skills. You have a demonstratable ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
•    You are proactive; our mantra is all about ‘Positive Provocation’. We need people who have the confidence to question the status quo. 
•    You have immaculate attention to detail. 

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. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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454 – Planning Lead – Client Teams

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 WPP & OPENDOOR 

At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. 

Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon. 

OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. 

The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. 

OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future. 

By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. 

Role Summary and Impact 

We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Lead. This is a full-time position based in London. The role will report to the Global Client Lead and will manage a team of 5 across EU markets. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RMI is the reputation management and insight team at Amazon. The RMI marketing division’s mission is to advance Amazon’s reputation by creating persuasive advertising campaigns and empowering the company’s leaders and communicators with strategic insights. Their advertising campaigns aim to improve Amazon’s corporate reputation by raising awareness about positive reputational facts. OpenDoor is RMI’s media partner everywhere in the world except North America and Latin America.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media planning:

• Lead the planning output for RMI EMEA, ensuring best practice planning is consistently delivered from the hub and across all locales.
• Drive new solutions and methods within planning responses, including innovation and tech solutions that will deliver reputational growth.
• Display an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices.
• Work closely with EMEA Strategy Lead to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs and pitches.
• Be an expert in a broad set of internal tools, as well as external tools to build a deep understanding of the consumer, the operating landscape, the client’s business and its specific opportunities.  
• Have an expert overview of the media market landscape, trends and maintain media owner relationships.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen in planning recommendations to support client objectives and efficient use of budgets.

Effective communication:

• Develop a skilled understanding of commercial practices and of the wider agency.
• Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a senior level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders and client business.
• Oversees team members to discuss current projects, workload and activities prioritises resources accordingly.  

Comms planning and storytelling:

• Oversee and lead multi-market comms strategies with the local comms planning teams, working closely with and managing the Regional Planning Director to champion comms planning excellence, curiosity and supportiveness.
• Expertly shape planning presentations and narratives through compelling storytelling that unifies internal and external teams to drive the client’s business forward.
• Design differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation etc) for various internal and external audiences.
• Challenge the client and team in innovating and designing new solutions, methods and products to remain competitive and lead the industry
• Independently solve problems, including integrating and questioning data and insights, finding solutions based on knowledge and experience. Promote an analytical approach and problem-solving capability to the team.
• Lead the development and execution of data-driven marketing campaigns across the Amazon business, bridging Amazon and WPP technologies and capabilities as required.
• Utilize WPP Open and other cutting-edge tools to standardize best in class planning, ensure leading organization and track campaign performance / identification of optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with WPP (media and beyond) and Amazon team members to ensure seamless campaign delivery and achieve outstanding results.
• Define and apply clear metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness, using insights to optimise future strategies.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies and approaches to marketing challenges, and proactively advise stakeholders around comms planning trends and how it impacts their business.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, particularly in the areas of reputation, e-commerce and digital marketing.

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. 
• Significant, senior-level experience leading planning on global clients
• Excellent writing skills, able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout
• Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analysing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact.
• Comfortable presenting both directly from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of the platform (Telmar etc).
• Has an understanding of how behaviour change theory and practice influences communications campaigns and the role of company reputation on wider corporate performance.
• Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate all levels of seniority, appropriately judging the demands of the situation.
• Successful delivery of key launches in line with scope, resources and agreed budget.
• Productive and well-prepared for client and network status meetings.
• Adherence to Ways of Working both by clients and internal teams.
• Improves workload management by supporting others in setting priorities and by postponing less relevant work.
• Deliver monthly thought leadership (engaging with internal and third-party stakeholders as required)

BONUS POINTS

• Multi-market experience
• Understanding of B2B channels as well as B2C.
• Successful E2E management of Multi-Market campaigns (brief, RTB, execution and reporting).
• Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organization and key industry trends.  
• Familiarity with Amazon’s way of working (e.g. narratives over powerpoint) and their leadership principles
• Familiarity with Amazon Ads
• Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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Affiliate Business Director

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 com munities. 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 Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects,” we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases trust in the brand, and delivers stronger outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

We are seeking an experienced Affiliate Business Director to join the Mindshare Worldwide Media Management & Delivery (MM&D) team. This senior role will lead affiliate and partnership strategy for a portfolio of global clients, overseeing delivery of best-in-class performance marketing solutions.

As an Affiliate Business Director, you will act as the senior client lead for affiliate marketing and prospect generation, managing strategy, planning, activation, and measurement across multiple markets. You will work closely with colleagues across Mindshare, WPP Media, and agency partners to deliver innovative solutions that drive meaningful growth for clients.

This is both a leadership and client-facing role, requiring a mix of strategic vision, commercial acumen, and operational excellence. You will sit on the Mindshare WW MM&D leadership team, reporting into the Partner, Head of Affiliates & Partnerships.

Responsibilities

Performance

- Act as the senior client contact for affiliate marketing and partnership activity, delivering strategy, planning, activation, and reporting.

- Drive best practice in affiliate planning, publisher recruitment, partnership management, and performance optimisation.

- Lead the development of client roadmaps, ensuring innovation, testing, and growth opportunities are consistently identified.

- Deliver post-campaign analysis, reporting actionable insights and driving incremental value.

- Surface and promote the best work internally and externally, ensuring regular creation of case studies and award entries.

People

- Lead, inspire, and develop a team of affiliate and partnership specialists, setting SMART objectives and career development plans.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team.

- Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding of new talent as required.

- Act as a mentor and role model, promoting Mindshare’s values of Energy, Empathy, and Impact.

Process

- Define and improve ways of working across planning, activation, reporting, and financial management.

- Support the design, delivery, and scaling of processes, automation, and best practices across the affiliate team.

- Ensure finance processes (forecasting, reporting, reconciliations) are strictly adhered to.

- Partner closely with WPP Media colleagues to align on shared processes and integration opportunities.

Product

- Lead the affiliate product and innovation agenda, surfacing new publisher opportunities, tech solutions, and industry trends.

- Ensure an integrated approach across affiliate, lead generation, and wider digital and offline channels.

- Drive thought leadership on incrementality, attribution, and partner value.

- Build strong partnerships with affiliate networks, technology providers, and emerging publishers.

Profitability

- Take ownership of soft P&L for your client portfolio, delivering against revenue targets and profitability goals.

- Identify and grow incremental opportunities through upselling, cross-selling, and new service development.

- Contribute to new business efforts, including pitches, creds, and prospecting.

- Build commercially focused annual business plans, supported by accurate pipeline management.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a proven digital leader with deep expertise in affiliate and partnership marketing, combined with a strong understanding of the broader performance media landscape. You will have a track record of building client trust, driving commercial growth, and leading high-performing teams.

You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, a collaborative approach, and the ability to operate comfortably at both strategic and tactical levels. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders, managing complex multi-market accounts, and inspiring your team to deliver excellence.

Skills and Experience

Essential

- 8+ years’ experience in digital marketing with significant expertise in Affiliate & Prospect Generation.

- Strong reputation within the affiliate industry, with established network and publisher relationships.

- Experience leading strategy and activation for global premium brands.

- Proven track record in managing and inspiring teams of 10–20+ members.

- Expertise in affiliate tech platforms (e.g. Awin, Rakuten, Partnerize, Impact) and understanding of the wider affiliate tech ecosystem.

- Strong commercial skills with experience managing P&L, driving incremental growth, and delivering new revenue streams.

- Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the gravitas to present confidently at senior client level.

- Experience in measurement, attribution, and proving incrementality of affiliate channels.

- Deep knowledge of publisher models including loyalty, content commerce, CSS, CLO, retail media, influencer, and brand-to-brand partnerships.

- High level of numeracy and analytical ability, with experience using Google Analytics, and data visualisation tools (e.g.: PowerBi, SimiliarWeb Pro, Wrike, Ayima redirect, HTTP headers etc.)

Desirable

- Experience integrating affiliate with wider digital and offline channels.

- Familiarity with tools such as Brand Verity, TrafficGuard, Uniqodo, and SimilarWeb Pro.

- Experience designing cross-channel frameworks, particularly for ecommerce and performance-driven brands.

- Strong understanding of cookies, tracking, and evolving measurement solutions.

Personal performance measures

The Business Director will predominantly be measured on the quality of work, innovation and their ability to adapt and adopt to the growing capabilities required for their client and agency. Specific measures include:

• Feedback from clients, client leadership teams and digital team
• Strong relationships with other departments
• Regular involvement in New Business, internal projects, and new revenue streams such as added-value services and growth solutions.
• Year on Year revenue growth & Increase client profitability through commercially focused plans, automation, and innovations
• Increase in revenue contribution from out-of-scope services and cross-selling
• Quality of work delivered by you and your team and Performance against client objectives
• Active contribution to the wider Mindshare Media Management & Delivery departments initiatives in London and in the EMEA region, as well and contribution and involvement within WPP Media and wider global team members

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. At Mindshare Worldwide, we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service), enhanced pension scheme, Bupa healthcare, a monthly wellbeing fund, and early finishes on Fridays.

Based in our London office, just minutes from London Bridge, employees enjoy a rooftop with 360° views of the city. We also offer an extensive training programme, supporting career growth at all levels, as well as regular in-office events and global networking opportunities through WPP Media.

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.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. 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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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2125 - Associate Director, Media 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 

The Associate Director, Media Planning works within a team of media planners with 1-3 direct reports, inspiring innovation and great thinking. Role will include: Strategic thinking, forecasting, weekly reporting reviews and campaign PCAs or QBRs. They will work with the team to ensure communication to the client is clear, compelling and of a high standard. The candidate will hold close client relationships and work alongside Client Services as the primary face of Essence’s acquisition media planning product for those clients. They will be ultimately responsible for campaign performance and the delivery of business-enhancing innovation. They will foster strong external relationships and keep a close eye on the market to ensure new opportunities and research are reviewed and implemented for the benefit of their clients. 

You will be a key player in the planning team for Google Cloud, defining contextual layers and precision of budgets across channels, and to help evolve best practice, including pushing the adoption of emerging technologies, leading the development and deployment of planning frameworks.

Some of the things we’d like you to do: 

• Be the point of contact for Planning across junior and mid level clients, lead weekly meetings with clients and presentations. 
• Oversee and quality assure all deliverables produced by junior team members. 
• Ensure the delivery of high quality strategic presentations, actionable weekly reporting, insightful post campaign analysis and clear briefs to Activation. 
• Deliver clear and compelling rationale to support media investment recommendations and to evidence campaign performance versus expected outcomes. 
• Work with Activation and Analytics to design the test and learn framework for assigned campaigns. 
• Take responsibility for the performance of assigned media budgets against intended outcomes. 
• Be a point of escalation for team issues (within and outside the team). 
• Contribute to internal thought leadership and team process/workflow enhancement, increasing work quality, making us more efficient, and increasing Essential satisfaction. 
• Set the quality standard for one or more planning deliverables per year, improving them over time via team/client feedback and incorporation of evolving external context. 

Management Responsibility: 

• Motivate a team, leading by example while coaching juniors. 
• Provide timely and actionable feedback to aid in team development and improvement. 
• Strong spreadsheet capability is a must, with a strong handle on using formulas and ideally able to use AI to build scripts. 
• Monitor and support Essential satisfaction across client teams, identifying and implementing ways to maintain or increase satisfaction. 
• Foster strong working relationships across the client team to facilitate flawless execution of plans. 
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the team. 
• Understand when to escalate issues to managers. 
• Calculate the workload implication of new campaigns and feed into resource management. 
• Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done. 

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. 
• Experience in a digital media agency. 
• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration; but also capable of working independently when needed. 
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills - ability to think on your feet. 
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze raw data, identify true insight and develop actionable recommendations. A natural affinity with numbers is a must. 
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to forge strong relationships and influence clients, partners and colleagues alike. 

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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1259 - Strategy Director - Client Teams

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

Role Summary and Impact

Following a highly competitive pitch in Q4 2025, Reckitt consolidated its entire European media business with WPP. This was a major, high-profile win for WPP, and we are looking for a Strategy Director to join the Reckitt central strategy team at WPP Media. This team will act as the guardians of effective, industry leading strategic planning for Reckitt’s portfolio of brands across four categories; Self Care, Intimate Wellness, Germ Protection, and Household. We will be working closely with Reckitt’s central media, comms and strategy teams to look forward, push boundaries, deliver inspiration and have a positive impact on consumers and brands.

This role will entail:

Strategic planning craft

• Develop an advanced understanding of comms ecosystems and habitats, and planning best practices.
• Create strategic recommendations with clear implications and direction for regional and market-specific media planning.
• Build expertise in a broad set of relevant internal tools and agents, as well as external tools, to develop a deep understanding of the consumer, the client’s business, and specific growth opportunities within. 
• Have a strong, clear and informed POV of the media landscape and marketplace, including relevant trends for Reckitt’s audiences and the CPG category.

Comms planning and storytelling

• Own planning presentations including defining the inputs needed, and work with the wider team across multiple disciplines (eg social, influencer, analytics, insight) to develop empirical, evidence-based strategic recommendations.
• Lead brainstorm and idea creation for campaigns (where relevant).
• Problem-solve both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating intellectual curiosity to interrogate and understand data in order to unlock valuable insights.

Collaboration and effective communication

• Work closely with key Reckitt stakeholders in multiple disciplines, and external partners (such as creative agencies), to get strategic buy-in, and to shape/inform creative asset development and requirements.
• Challenge (in a positive manner) and ‘stick with the fight’ to ensure that strategic recommendations are delivered as designed, with effectiveness and business impact paramount.
• Demonstrate flexibility and agility to work positively and productively with different people in different roles/disciplines/organisations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; become a valued and valuable member of the Reckitt client/agency team!

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.

Practice Area Knowledge -Skilled- Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others.

Comfortable presenting both direct from platform (ie WPP Open) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform.

Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use.

Problem Solving – Skilled - Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analyzing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact. Quickly generates appropriate solutions informed by previous experience. Understands how to resolve escalated issues and supports others to problem solve. Supports or leads troubleshooting communication for issues.

Stakeholder Relationships – Skilled - Has an expert knowledge of client and agency structures. Can identify key decision makers and understands their perspectives which is used to build relationships. Has strong knowledge of the client sector/industry which is shared to build strategies and plans. Identifies strategic issues and raises questions to help stakeholders explore and understand their wider business challenges. ​​​​​​​ Can easily suggest business solutions to match client/stakeholder needs and achieve objectives.

Effective Communication -Advanced- Leads the delivery of relevant and accurate information to drive maximum impact. Consistently delivers communications to influence and educate all levels of seniority, appropriately judging the demands of the situation. Creatively develops presentations and comms to help with the understanding/education of complex information. Guides others on the best practices and approaches for creating clear, concise and organized communication materials to convey plans in a user-friendly way.

Compelling Storytelling – Skilled - Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organization and key industry trends.  Understand the different elements of responses.  Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation etc) for various internal and external audiences.

Ideas Creation – Advanced - Lead new projects/activities that can create ideas to deliver effective solutions to clients business objectives.  Ability to proactively generate ideas to provoke and deliver against broader business strategies.  Coaches other to gain new insights and view opportunities from different perspectives.  Championing an environment that fosters innovation by encouraging others to openly share and build on other’s new ideas, products and solutions

Comms Planning – Skilled - Applies knowledge of client, audience, channel, market and category to effectively deliver compelling multi-media plans.  Translates learnings and trends to create marketing communication strategies that are effective with clear measurement.   Application of purchase journey thinking and visualization of how the media plan works channels.  Translation of strategic direction/platform/provocation into directional role for media, channel role and behaviour in channel.  Identifies and recommends budget shifts as campaign is in-flight where appropriate.

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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1877 - Manager, 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 WPP 650  

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country. 

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding. 

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within WPP, dedicated to serving the evolving communications needs of government clients. We bring together the best of WPP's talent, technology, and insights to deliver impactful, modern, and effective public communications. We are at the forefront of reimagining how government engages with its citizens. 

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride. 

Role Summary and Impact 

Planning Manager 

About the role: 

The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP 650. We are central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand. 

WPP 650 is looking for a Planning Manager to join our growing planning team, to create impactful cross channel campaigns and build your media planning skills. 

In this role, you will: 

Media planning craft: 

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief. 
• Have a skilled knowledge of WPP 650 and industry media planning tools and be able to train other team members.  
• Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices and planning theory. 
• Develop a fundamental knowledge of WPP 650’s Consumer Journey thinking. 

Campaign management 

• Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing client’s deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams.  
• Work closely with the planning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively. 
• Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions. 
• Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner.  

Effective communication: 

• Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner. 
• Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career. 
• Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with Planning Director. 

​Core skills: 

Practice Area Knowledge – Skilled - Demonstrates knowledge of the media landscape including future trends, best practice and challenges. Comfortable using (or briefing out) of the various products, platforms and systems that comms planning use.  

• Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others. 
• Comfortable presenting both direct from platform (Open) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc). 
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. 

Problem Solving – Fundamental - Applies focused questioning and systematic research to understand the problem and wider impact. Translates business problems into solutions 

• Uses critical questioning and maintains a broad perspective when analysing information to gain a deeper understanding of the problem and wider impact.  
• Quickly generates appropriate solutions informed by previous experience.  
• Understands how to resolve escalated issues and supports others to problem solve.  
• Supports or leads troubleshooting communication for issues. 
• Asks questions and performs routine or basic analysis to define problems.  
• Generates some solutions in own area of work and suggests additional sources of information to further investigate problems.  
• Seeks a variety of perspectives and inputs and probes for more information to fully understand the problem and wider impact.  
• Provides communication support for troubleshooting issues internally and externally with third parties.  
• Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application.  
• Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. 

Stakeholder Relationships – Fundamental – Demonstrates knowledge of the agencies (or clients) organization structure and people, client relationships, business strategy, industry and challenges. Cultivates, nurtures and grows relationships with key clients, stakeholders and decision makers internally, externally and virtually. 

• Has a good understanding of how the agency operates and works with their clients.  
• Knows about the client’s business and who the key decision makers are there.  
• Has good understanding of agency and client and their business goals and challenges.  
• Builds a working knowledge of market trends effecting the client (and agency).​​​​​​​  
• Responds to stakeholder requests in an accurate, timely and professional manner and seeks to have a good understanding of client needs and challenges. 

Effective Communications – Skilled - Is able to lead dialogues between and with internal and external people (strategy, comms planning, channel planning and activation teams as well as clients and media partners). Uses simple, clear and human language wherever possible but can be technical when required. Thinks about most appropriate communication channels and styles and employs active listening. 

• Breaks down complex technical information into understandable language, guiding others on best practice.  
• Uses knowledge and expertise to generate comprehensible, broadly-applicable communications.  
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation, etc.) for various internal and external audiences based on an understanding of their differing levels of familiarity.  
• Attends client and agency meetings to present. 

Campaign Management – Skilled - Manages and takes ownership of several project/tasks accurately and thoroughly and with minimal error- without losing track of important details or deliverables.  

• Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.  
• Manages and takes ownership of campaigns from start to completion, maintaining accurate pipeline and campaign information across elements of the plans. E.g creative trackers and booking deadlines 
• Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance.   
• Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets.  E.g finance reconciliations 
• Balances several projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal error and without losing track of important details or deliverables. 

Compelling Storytelling – Skilled - Be able to use knowledge of the media ecosystem, industry trends and clients' business pressure points to build a persuasive story and recommendation that acknowledges their preferred communication style. 

• Applies big picture thinking in work and proactively leverages an understanding of the organisation and key industry trends.    
• Understand the different elements of responses.   
• Designs differentiated communications (content focus, style, presentation, etc.) for various internal and external audiences.  

Ideas Creation – Skilled - Generates or facilitates new ideas, methods, innovation or creative media solutions that can deliver growth.  

• Regularly engages in new projects/activities that can help solve identified barriers or opportunities as part of planning.   
• Can identify the relevant partners to bring ideas to life.   
• Uses wider industry knowledge and trend understanding to help generate solutions that can deliver against communication objectives.  

Comms Planning – Skilled - Find solutions for client business problems using media. 

• Applies knowledge of client, audience, channel, market and category to effectively delivery compelling multi-media plans. 
• Translates learnings and trends to create marketing communication strategies that are effective with clear measurement.  
• Application of consumer journey thinking and visualisation of how the media plan works across channels.  
• Translation of strategic direction / platform / provocation into directional role for media, channel role and behaviour in channel.  
• Identifies and recommends budget shifts as campaign is in-flight where appropriate. 

 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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1868 - Executive, 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 WPP 650  

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country. 

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding. 

WPP 650 is a bespoke agency unit within WPP, dedicated to serving the evolving communications needs of government clients. We bring together the best of WPP's talent, technology, and insights to deliver impactful, modern, and effective public communications. We are at the forefront of reimagining how government engages with its citizens. 

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride. 

Role Summary and Impact 

Planning Executive 

About the role: 

The planning team are the guardians of creating industry leading, unrivalled work at WPP 650. We are the central conduits to all specialists, striving to push boundaries and have a positive impact on consumers and brand.  

WPP 650 is looking for a Planning Executive to join our growing planning team, to support the planning team and give your career a flying start in the media industry.  

In this role, you will: 

Media planning craft: 

• Develop a baseline of media planning knowledge across channels. 

• Learn and use media systems and tools including, but limited to, Open, TGI, Pathmatics, AdIntel, etc. 

• Run and analyse reports including audience insights, etc. 

• Need an inquisitive and curious mindset, wanting to understand and learn more about media planning. 

• Build your own knowledge by staying on top of the latest trends and news impacting the media industry. 

Campaign management:  

• Learn the fundamentals of effective campaign management including updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, chasing creative, etc. 

• Assist with financial processes e.g. PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, queries.  

• Work closely with activation teams to deliver responses and tactical plans. 

Effective communication: 

• Update internal and external status reports. 

• Coordinate the regular meetings with the client and creative agency and collation of documents for those meetings. 

• Work with your line manager to deliver your objectives and goals in line with your role and agency vision. 

Core skills: 

Practice Area Knowledge – Fundamental 

• Have a basic understanding and competence in MS Office – PowerPoint and Excel in particular.   

• Develops an awareness and curiosity about media and marketing industry including trends and challenges or concepts.  

• Research wider industry and showing ability to summarise  information into findings to be shared. 

• Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. E.g TGI, Adintel, Pathmatics 

• Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. 

Problem Solving – Fundamental  

• Asks questions and performs routine or basic analysis to define problems.  

• Generates some solutions in own area of work and suggests additional sources of information to further investigate problems.  

• Seeks a variety of perspectives and inputs and probes for more information to fully understand the problem and wider impact.  

• Provides communication support for troubleshooting issues internally and externally with third parties.  

• Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application.  

• Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team. 

Stakeholder Relationships – Fundamental 

• Has a good understanding of how the agency operates and works with their clients.  

• Knows about the client’s business and who the key decision makers are there.  

• Has good understanding of agency and client and their business goals and challenges.  

• Builds a working knowledge of market trends effecting the client (and agency).​​​​​​​  

• Responds to stakeholder requests in an accurate, timely and professional manner and seeks to have a good understanding of client needs and challenges. 

Effective Communication – Fundamental  

• Seeks relevant information to ensure own understanding of complex information.  

• Assists team members in the creation of routine communication materials (e.g., policies & procedures, guidelines, presentations, messages). 

• Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex information.  

• Adapts communication style and method to the audience. ​​​​​​​ 

• Applies subject matter knowledge to answer technical questions clearly and concisely and limits jargon. 

Campaign Management – Fundamental 

• Learns and demonstrates a concern for what is expected regarding accuracy and thoroughness, so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.   

• Manages the implementation of campaigns, including compliant approvals and finance.  E.g PO and creative trackers 

• Delivers accurate reports with basic insights.  

• Assesses the relative importance of tasks and activities assigned.  

• Applies judgment to make trade-offs on time when faced with competing demands.  

• Demonstrates ability to manage several tasks and meet deliverables with minimal error. 

• Is responsible for status sheets. 

Compelling storytelling – Fundamental 

• Demonstrates curiosity and asks questions to understand the purpose of different sources in story development and how to build a story.  

• Starts to adapt communication style and method to the audience.  

Ideas Creation – Fundamental 

• Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions around communication frameworks, plans, approaches, trends and innovations.  

• Demonstrates willingness to input into new projects and ideation sessions. 

Comms Planning – Fundamental 

• Assists in the development of communications frameworks and cross media strategy.  

• Supports with data reporting, audience intelligence and production of client facing presentations. 

• Has basic understanding of media channel dynamics and can discuss how each channel might add to the overall plan. 

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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2042 - Senior Associate Director - OOH

About WPP Media: A Leading WPP Media Brand 

WPP Media OOH are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands & agencies than anyone else to influence valuable audiences on the move. We are a diverse group of passionate experts, united in our devotion to one medium. 

We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that is leading the industry through this change. To deliver outcomes that are human, inspiring and effective. 

Our company values demonstrate how we build relationships and conduct business. They are agility, integrity, innovation, passion & focus. Our world is changing and we are looking for new talent to join us. People who are excited by the possibilities ahead for OOH, that share our appetite for change, that can live our values and will help us to transform our business and the wider industry. 

Role Summary and Impact:

• Lead contact responsible for planning OOH solutions for our prestigious automotive client account
• Ensure the team delivers high-level service, meeting KPIs and agreed criteria.
• Contribute to departmental objectives, grow billings, and identify business opportunities.
• Showcase best practice planning and monitor quality of output.
• Build strong relationships with media owners and monitor spend commitments.
• Stay informed on vendor news and activity.
• Resolve client and internal team issues.
• Innovate client servicing approaches and delegate effectively.
• Promote creativity through data-led planning and technology.
• Support client audits and collaborate with Trading and Investment teams.

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.

Commercials:

• Drive all WPP Media OOH offerings and communicate benefits to agencies and clients.
• Identify growth opportunities and drive additional revenue.
• Inspire teams to maintain campaign systems and service charters.
• Use and train others on internal and industry tools and systems.
• Ensure adherence to WPP Media OOH’s 4D planning philosophy.
• Promote convergence of OOH with mobile, digital, social, and traditional media.

People:

• Lead and motivate the team to deliver effective OOH solutions.
• Oversee and develop Senior Account Managers, and Account Managers.
• Act as mentor and role model for junior staff.
• Contribute to wider business initiatives, training, forums, and events.
• Participate in internal groups and events (e.g., Green Team, Team Roots, Team Pride, Team Enable, Mental Health Allies).

We think you’d enjoy this role if you are:

• Experienced in media planning with strong OOH understanding.
• Skilled in building productive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Passionate about training and developing teams.
• Capable of strategic thinking and managing day-to-day detail.
• Commercially minded and excellent at multitasking.
• Eager to grow and learn through training from WPP Media OOH, GroupM, WPP, and external providers.
• Confident, engaging, articulate, and open to new possibilities.

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1314 - Director, Operational Excellence

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

Role Summary and Impact

As the Director, Operational Excellence, you will be a critical driver of efficiency and innovation within WPP Media's Global Client Solutions (GCS) Operations unit. This role is central to defining, identifying, and implementing best-in-class operational practices across our global client portfolio. You will work to deeply understand how client teams operate, pinpoint areas for improvement, and lead initiatives that enhance both the quality and efficiency of our ways of working. Collaborating closely with senior operations leaders and client-embedded teams, you will play a key part in embedding operational excellence into the DNA of WPPmedia, directly contributing to superior client satisfaction and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define Operational Excellence: Lead the ongoing definition and articulation of what "operational excellence" means within the context of WPPmedia's global client operations, establishing clear standards and benchmarks.
• Identify Key Initiatives: Proactively identify, research, and champion key initiatives and opportunities for improving operational excellence across the Global Client Solutions (GCS) unit.
• Strategic Alignment & Prioritization: Collaborate closely with the Senior Operations team to align and prioritize operational excellence initiatives with broader strategic goals and critical business needs.
• Build Relationships with Client Operations Leads: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with operations leads embedded across GCS client teams to understand their challenges, gather insights, and facilitate the adoption of best practices.
• Contribute to High-Stakes Initiatives: Act as an integral member of the "Black Ops" team, contributing operational expertise and insights to high-stakes initiatives such as pitch defense, client operating model design, and strategic team restructuring.

• Facilitate Community Engagement: Actively contribute to and facilitate the client operations community by providing valuable content and insights for regular connects, fostering knowledge sharing and the dissemination of best practices.

• Process Improvement Leadership: Drive continuous improvement by analysing existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimized processes that enhance both quality and efficiency for client teams.

How Success is Measured: In this role, your success will be evident through tangible progress and positive impact, specifically by:

• Successful identification and validation of key operational excellence initiatives that demonstrably address critical business needs.
• Effective implementation of the most important and high-impact initiatives, leading to measurable improvements in operational processes and outcomes.
• Establishment and integration of robust measurement frameworks to continuously track, evaluate, and report on the progress and impact of operational excellence efforts.

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.
• Extensive experience working within client-facing teams, with a significant portion of that experience specifically focused on operations within the media, marketing, or agency sectors.
• Solid knowledge of research methodologies and analytical techniques used to evaluate and measure operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and influence within complex, matrixed organizational structures.
• A deep understanding of how client teams collaborate and a proven capability to analyze and improve their ways of working, focusing on both quality and efficiency.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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2006 - Senior Account Executive, Paid Search

About Wavemaker

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

About the role

As a Paid Search Senior Account Executive, you will be responsible for the execution of paid search activity. You will build strong platform knowledge and supplier relationships, as well as autonomously deliver structured experimentations, accurate media plans & billing, performance optimisation, and reporting & analysis.

• Oversee, as appropriate, the performance of more junior team members ensuring that you are checking their work and advising them on the correct course of action as needed.
• Ensure adherence to the Wavemaker Way for Paid Search on your clients and contribute to the development our products.
• Making full use of the technology available. Adoption of 3rd and 1st party tools & technology (e.g. Unlock, GroupM Automations Portal etc.).
• Support on the day-to-day QA process across activation, minimizing error and risk, and ensuring consistent and accurate adherence to process.
• Interact effectively within your internal client team, and with the client & suppliers, building solid working relationships and establishing rapport.
• Ensure that wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary and weekly reporting) are prepared, working with other team members on delivery of this information, and ensuring quality of output is maintained.
• Work with your colleagues in the Global Hub to ensure daily diagnostics and governance is achieved to the highest standards.
• Active member of the Paid Search community which includes contributing to internal team meetings, participation in wider WPP training & events, and more.

1. Performance.
   • Collaborate with and support other team members in the implementation and optimisation of paid search campaigns for clients.
   • Effectively run best practice compliant paid search campaigns; ensuring ongoing and timely optimization is delivered and constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance.
   • Identify gaps in achievement of goals, objectives and/or processes, and work with the line manager to improve performance and drive efficiencies.
   • Spot trends & patterns in data, fix alerts & anomalies before they become a problem.
   • Responsible for the execution of a ‘fearless growth’ mindset in your team; continually experimenting and driving performance forwards for clients.

• • Take ownership of some of the elements of the testing plan, suggesting new ideas, planning, executing & evaluating tests with methodical accuracy.
  • Make sure that service level agreements are aligned with all relevant stakeholders and that all deadlines are met, with tasks managed through our project management suite.

Measures for success in this role will include: no account errors, your accounts never go offline, improved performance and results, completion of tasks & projects on time, client feedback, effective communication, and overall progress of clients against the WM Search Maturity Framework.

Skills and Experience 

We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, want to succeed and have a desire to push the boundaries. Passionate about digital marketing, specifically Paid Search and Cross-Platform campaign formats (e.g. Performance Max, Microsoft Audience Network etc.). Successful candidates will have an analytical mindset coupled with creativity.

It’s essential that you have:

• Deep Paid Search knowledge and experience, with current dated certifications (Google Ads and Microsoft Ads).
• Understanding of bid management and core PPC technology platforms (Google Analytics, GMP platform, SA360, Adobe for example).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills which include Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience in Google Data Studio or similar reporting platforms.
• Operationally proficient with excellent project management skills. You have a demonstratable ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• You are proactive; our mantra is all about ‘Positive Provocation’. We need people who have the confidence to question the status quo.
• You focus on causation, not just the correlation of data & performance. Identify the insight, make it actionable, get it done.
• You have immaculate attention to detail.

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. 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.  

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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1806 - Manager, AV

Role Summary and Impact: 

We are seeking a skilled and proactive AV Manager to execute and optimize Audio-Visual media buying for our prestigious automotive client account. In this role, you will be responsible for managing AV placements across various channels (TV, VOD, Radio, Cinema, Digital Video), ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and against agreed-upon KPIs. You will play a vital part in implementing innovative buying techniques, fostering effective media owner relationships and contributing to the creation of hyper-personalised and impactful media experiences that drive desire for our client’s luxury brands. 

Key Responsibilities: 

AV Media Buying & Execution: 

• Execute AV media buys across designated channels (Linear TV, VOD, Connected TV, Radio, Digital Audio, Cinema) based on approved media plans and strategies. 

• Manage campaign pacing, delivery and performance, making real-time optimizations to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded. 

• Ensure all AV placements adhere to client guidelines, creative specifications and industry best practices. 

Budget Management & Reporting: 

• Manage AV media budgets for assigned campaigns, accurately tracking spend and ensuring reconciliation with media owners. 

• Prepare regular performance reports, analyzing data to identify trends, insights and optimization opportunities specific to AV channels. 

• Present campaign results and key learnings to the AV Lead / Associate Director and internal teams. 

Negotiation & Relationship Management: 

• Conduct negotiations with AV media owners and providers for specific campaigns, seeking to achieve optimal rates, inventory and value for our client. 

• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with AV media vendor representatives. 

• Stay informed about market rates, inventory availability and new opportunities within the AV landscape. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Work closely with internal planning, digital performance, account management and creative teams to ensure seamless campaign activation and integrated media solutions. 

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders on campaign status, performance and any issues that arise. 

• Provide support and guidance to junior AV team members as needed. 

Process & Best Practices: 

• Adhere to all WPP Media internal processes, financial procedures and client service standards related to AV buying. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AV media buying processes and adoption of industry best practices. 

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. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Relevant experience in AV media buying or a similar role within a media agency. 

• Proven experience in executing and optimizing media campaigns across key AV channels (e.g. Linear TV, VOD, Connected TV, Radio, Cinema, Digital Audio/Video). 

• Strong understanding of AV media metrics, buying models and campaign performance analysis. 

• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to build rapport with media owners. 

• Proficiency in relevant AV buying platforms and tools (e.g. Medialink, BARB, RAJAR data systems). 

• Excellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in managing budgets and data. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting information clearly. 

• Highly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

• A genuine interest in the automotive or luxury market and the evolving AV media landscape. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. 

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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464 -  Ad Operations Account Manager (London)

Location: London, UK

About Us:  EssenceMediacom, part of WPPMedia, combines Essence’s performance, data, analytics and creative technology DNA with MediaCom’s scaled multi-channel audience planning and strategic media expertise.  Clients include adidas, Dell, Google, Mars, NBCUniversal, PlayStation, Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company and Uber, who are responsible for more than $21bn in global media billings. Visit www.essencemediacom.com for more information. 

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to become an integral part of our Advertising Operations team in London. Our team is responsible for campaign trafficking, ad serving, conversion tagging, and the integration of other optimization technologies associated with the execution of digital advertising. We ensure digital campaigns are managed to high operational standards and provide consultancy to our clients and colleagues.

This is a critical Level 3 role designed for an individual who excels in driving operational excellence and fostering strong cross-cultural collaboration. You will be the primary operational bridge between our Ad Ops team in London and our dedicated offshore team. You will have expertise in ad serving technologies, particularly Google Campaign Manager 360 (CM360) and the capacity to work on multiple clients simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offshore Team Support & Guidance: Act as the primary operational point of contact and escalation for our offshore Ad Operations team, providing day-to-day support, troubleshooting, and expert guidance on complex campaign setups and issues.  Ensure that tasks are completed within agreed-upon service level agreements (SLAs) and deadlines.
• Best Practice Management: Oversee processes around campaign setup, creative implementation, and tagging performed by the offshore team within CM360 to ensure accuracy.  Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance documentation for the offshore team, contributing to the continuous improvement of our team.
• Stakeholder Support:  Support our planning and activation teams with their Ad Ops submissions and processes and provide solutions and consultancy for all types of adserver related work and queries.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting support for ad serving issues, third-party tag implementation, discrepancy investigations, and creative delivery challenges.
• Training & Mentorship: Contribute to the ongoing training and development of junior members of the offshore Ad Ops team, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Performance Monitoring: Assist in monitoring checks, ensuring campaigns are delivering as expected and proactively identifying any potential issues.
• Project Work: Serve as a partner for interdepartmental projects; attending internal meetings and providing updates.
• Site Tagging: Support client site tag management; both implementation, QA and consultation

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in an Ad Operations role within an agency, publisher, or ad tech vendor environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Campaign Manager 360 (CM360), including advanced trafficking, robust reporting capabilities, and comprehensive troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding and familiarity with other adjacent ad tech platforms e.g., Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Brand Safety platforms and DSPs.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely across different cultures.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Right to work in the UK.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Google Floodlight tagging, including its implementation, auditing, troubleshooting, and best practices for onsite tagging.

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1756 - Senior Director, Client Teams

ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR

At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology.

Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon.

OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.

The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production.

OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future.

By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Senior Client Director. This is a full-time position based in London. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI.

Prime Video is Amazon’s entertainment destination for movies, series, documentaries, and live sport. The Prime Video marketing division deliver all communications for the platform, including large tentpole titles such as The Boys and The Rings Of Power, and live sport such as the Premier League and the NBA, as well as largescale brand campaigns. OpenDoor is Prime Video's media partner everywhere in the world except North America and Latin America and makes up a considerable proportion of Amazons global marketing efforts.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the voice of the client across the agency, we’re focused on ensuring our clients have their best agency experience during their time with OpenDoor.  

We’re looking for someone who can inspire our client and team to create unrivalled work, help define the ways of working across the agency that deliver the best client experiences and in turn grow our relationship. 

• Understand all the elements of a client’s business and how we can support their growth.
• Have a full understanding of the SOW and understand how OpenDoor can add value through the engagement of specialist services.
• Understand the core client KPIs and always look for opportunities for OpenDoor to support and deliver against them.
• Full knowledge of the overall plan and support the internal teams and client as required in its delivery.
• Ensure teams collaborate and always champion unrivalled work for our clients.
• Have strong commercial knowledge and ensure smooth and accurate financial interactions with the client (PO’s, etc.).
• Have full oversight of all financial elements of the client relationship and work quickly to resolve problems – seeking support to resolve quickly and accurately.
• A strong working relationship with the agency’s commercial team and an appreciation of financial data sensitivity
• Ensure that EU and local teams fully understand what is required of them and guide them to follow all of the necessary processes.
• Accountable for the strategic responses of day-to-day client requests, working with clients, markets and internal teams
• Oversee and quality control the deliverables for our central team and local teams
• Own the day-to-day and where applicable, senior client relationships and look for opportunities to broaden our relationship beyond marketing
• Foster innovative thinking and ideas with particular emphasis on content, digital and technology innovation, and the use of data.
• Demonstrate an understanding of client commercials including the agreed client scope, use of resources and any KPI deliverables
• Act as a change agent by positively provoking our Client and internal teams to deliver the best possible outcomes and showcase great work and helping us to drive transformation across the business
• Drive and ambition to support new business efforts
• Assist in the development and execution of data-driven marketing campaigns across the Amazon business, bridging Amazon and WPP technologies and capabilities as required.
• Utilize WPP Open and other cutting-edge tools to standardize best in class planning, ensure leading organization and track campaign performance / identification of optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with WPP (media and beyond) and Amazon team members to ensure seamless campaign delivery and achieve outstanding results.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies and approaches to marketing challenges.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, particularly in the areas of e-commerce and digital marketing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand how an agency operates, its positioning and product offerings and how it works with clients, alongside an understanding of how your client’s business, or category, operates. Have the ability to solve problems, sometimes tackling them proactively before they become an issue, creating a feedback loop to ensure no further issues in the future.
• You will know how to harvest insight from data that can be beneficial to a client’s business.
• Successful delivery of key launches in line with scope, resources and agreed budget
• Successful E2E management of Multi-Market campaigns (brief, RTB, execution and reporting)
• Productive and well-prepared client and network status meetings
• Contribute to the growth of global net sales
• Entertainment category experience
• Multi-market experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout

 BONUS POINTS

• Trusted adviser for senior marketers within client organisations, understand how and when to engage core specialisms across OpenDoor collaborate more widely with partner agencies and industry partners, whilst taking responsibility for your client’s overall experience during their time at OpenDoor.
• Have an ability to deliver information and opinions succinctly to garner support, considering, and being sympathetic, to the views of those around you, adapting your communication style accordingly.
• Familiarity with Amazons way of working (e.g. narratives over powerpoint) and their leadership principles
• Familiarity with Amazon Ads
• Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem

BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR

• Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies.
• Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open.
• Data-Driven Environment: Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale.

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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1486 - Analytics, Senior Manager

Role Summary and Impact

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning is constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Analytics, Senior Manager - Government

We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. We’re endlessly curious. Our team of analytical thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Our UK Analytics capabilities are central to our success, empowering WPP Media’s clients with a full range of Analytics services that deliver tangible impact. This role sits within the broader WPP Media Analytics structure, drawing on the specialist expertise of Modelling, Analytics Consultancy, and Data Science & Solutions teams.

Position Overview

The Analytics Senior Manager, Government will play a crucial role in the dedicated analytics team supporting the UK Government account. This position is responsible for leading the implementation of comprehensive measurement strategies, translating complex client briefs into appropriate analytical methodologies, and driving the development of campaign measurement and KPI frameworks. The Senior Manager will coordinate analytical efforts, ensure consistency in approach across various initiatives, and actively contribute to identifying strategic insights that drive effective communication and behaviour change for government clients. This role requires a blend of hands-on analytical expertise, client engagement, and mentorship of junior team members.

Skills and Experience

Client Leadership:

• Act as a key analytical partner, translating complex UK Government client briefs into appropriate and actionable measurement methodologies.
• Lead dialogues with clients and internal agency teams, leveraging expert knowledge of research methodologies and consumer trends to guide best practices.
• Ensure that measurement and effectiveness are integrated as core considerations at all stages of the planning process for government campaigns, from strategy development through to activation.

Strategic Measurement & Delivery:

• Lead the development of campaign measurement and KPI frameworks, ensuring clear expectations of what 'good' looks like for government initiatives.
• Be responsible for identifying and recommending the most appropriate measurement methodologies for UK Government client briefs, including predictive modelling (e.g., MMM), survey measurement, digital attribution, attention, and reach measurement.
• Conduct regular measurement audits of the UK Government's current capabilities, prioritising and recommending improvements to measurement setups based on effort vs. return.
• Take ownership of client learning agendas, distilling the complexity of multiple research studies into clear campaign performance themes.
• Clearly articulate the narrative from research/effectiveness studies – identifying what is working, what isn’t working, and what should be done in the future to improve campaign performance.
• Collaborate with planning and activation teams to ensure learnings from previous analysis are fed back into future planning cycles.
• Contribute to target setting and forecasting for future campaign performance based on an understanding of historic performance trends/analysis.
• Develop an understanding of the drivers of performance beyond marketing levers to provide a broader view on the most effective approach to maximise client performance.

Commercial Growth & Innovation:

• Proactively identify and explore innovative third-party methodologies and data sets that can enhance our understanding of UK Government campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to building business cases for incremental investment in advanced effectiveness solutions.
• Participate in relevant industry bodies and attend training and events to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor junior team members on a day-to-day basis, fostering their development and growth within the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership pieces promoting excellence in insight and audience understanding within WPP Media and the wider industry

Skills and experience required

• Strong analytical background.
• Proven experience in marketing effectiveness, media measurement, and advanced analytics, preferably within an agency or consultancy environment.
• Excellent knowledge of key measurement methodologies including marketing mix modelling, qualitative & quantitative research, and digital attribution.
• Strong commercial acumen with the skills to drive efficiencies and contribute to revenue.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel for data analysis and manipulation.
• Strong working knowledge of key industry tools and sources such as TGI, IPA Touchpoints, BrandWatch, Meltwater, YouGov Profiles, and YouGov BrandIndex is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience with budget and resource management for analytical projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex data into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including senior government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive strategic thought based on data.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and ethical considerations relevant to public sector data usage in the UK.
• Experience with measurement of behaviour change would be beneficial

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1487 - Analytics, Senior Manager

Role Summary and Impact

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning is constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Analytics, Senior Manager - Government

We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. We’re endlessly curious. Our team of analytical thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Our UK Analytics capabilities are central to our success, empowering WPP Media’s clients with a full range of Analytics services that deliver tangible impact. This role sits within the broader WPP Media Analytics structure, drawing on the specialist expertise of Modelling, Analytics Consultancy, and Data Science & Solutions teams.

Position Overview

The Analytics Senior Manager, Government will play a crucial role in the dedicated analytics team supporting the UK Government account. This position is responsible for leading the implementation of comprehensive measurement strategies, translating complex client briefs into appropriate analytical methodologies, and driving the development of campaign measurement and KPI frameworks. The Senior Manager will coordinate analytical efforts, ensure consistency in approach across various initiatives, and actively contribute to identifying strategic insights that drive effective communication and behaviour change for government clients. This role requires a blend of hands-on analytical expertise, client engagement, and mentorship of junior team members.

Skills and Experience

Client Leadership:

• Act as a key analytical partner, translating complex UK Government client briefs into appropriate and actionable measurement methodologies.
• Lead dialogues with clients and internal agency teams, leveraging expert knowledge of research methodologies and consumer trends to guide best practices.
• Ensure that measurement and effectiveness are integrated as core considerations at all stages of the planning process for government campaigns, from strategy development through to activation.

Strategic Measurement & Delivery:

• Lead the development of campaign measurement and KPI frameworks, ensuring clear expectations of what 'good' looks like for government initiatives.
• Be responsible for identifying and recommending the most appropriate measurement methodologies for UK Government client briefs, including predictive modelling (e.g., MMM), survey measurement, digital attribution, attention, and reach measurement.
• Conduct regular measurement audits of the UK Government's current capabilities, prioritising and recommending improvements to measurement setups based on effort vs. return.
• Take ownership of client learning agendas, distilling the complexity of multiple research studies into clear campaign performance themes.
• Clearly articulate the narrative from research/effectiveness studies – identifying what is working, what isn’t working, and what should be done in the future to improve campaign performance.
• Collaborate with planning and activation teams to ensure learnings from previous analysis are fed back into future planning cycles.
• Contribute to target setting and forecasting for future campaign performance based on an understanding of historic performance trends/analysis.
• Develop an understanding of the drivers of performance beyond marketing levers to provide a broader view on the most effective approach to maximise client performance.

Commercial Growth & Innovation:

• Proactively identify and explore innovative third-party methodologies and data sets that can enhance our understanding of UK Government campaign effectiveness.
• Contribute to building business cases for incremental investment in advanced effectiveness solutions.
• Participate in relevant industry bodies and attend training and events to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor junior team members on a day-to-day basis, fostering their development and growth within the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership pieces promoting excellence in insight and audience understanding within WPP Media and the wider industry

Skills and experience required

• Strong analytical background.
• Proven experience in marketing effectiveness, media measurement, and advanced analytics, preferably within an agency or consultancy environment.
• Excellent knowledge of key measurement methodologies including marketing mix modelling, qualitative & quantitative research, and digital attribution.
• Strong commercial acumen with the skills to drive efficiencies and contribute to revenue.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel for data analysis and manipulation.
• Strong working knowledge of key industry tools and sources such as TGI, IPA Touchpoints, BrandWatch, Meltwater, YouGov Profiles, and YouGov BrandIndex is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience with budget and resource management for analytical projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex data into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including senior government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive strategic thought based on data.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and ethical considerations relevant to public sector data usage in the UK.
• Experience with measurement of behaviour change would be beneficial

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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2087 - VP, Connected Commerce & Consultancy UK

The VP, Connected Commerce C Consultancy UK will lead the development of WPPM’s upstream commerce capability in the UK, focusing on strategic advisory, consultancy-led growth, and integration of commerce into broader client business strategy.

This role is accountable for positioning WPPM as a strategic commerce partner to clients, moving beyond activation into areas such as portfolio strategy, go-to-market design, retail and marketplace strategy, connected media planning, and complementary commerce models including social commerce and agentic commerce.

Working closely with the VP Commerce UK and Growth leadership, this role will unlock new revenue streams through consultancy, strengthen senior client relationships, and ensure commerce is embedded early in client planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Connected Commerce consultancy agenda
  • Define and lead the UK Connected Commerce consultancy proposition, establishing clear, productised offerings that address client needs across strategy, retail, media, and business
  • Lead senior client engagements, shaping end-to-end commerce strategies that connect brand, trade, retail media, marketplaces, and owned
  • Act as a senior strategic partner to clients, building relationships with C-suite stakeholders across marketing, commerce, and commercial
  • Translate complex commerce ecosystems into clear, actionable frameworks and growth plans for
  • Develop strategic solutions across key areas including:
    • Retail and marketplace strategy (e.g. Amazon, Tesco, Boots, )
    • Social commerce and shoppable media (e.g. TikTok Shop, Meta, Pinterest)
    • D2C and owned commerce ecosystems

• Drive revenue growth through consultancy
  • Identify and convert consultancy opportunities into fee-based engagements, building a sustainable and scalable revenue
  • Partner with Growth and Client Leads to expand scope within existing clients and unlock new upstream
  • Ensure consultancy engagements translate into downstream media and commerce activation
  • Support the development of commercial models, pricing structures, and go- to-market approaches for consultancy

• Integrate commerce across capabilities
  • Act as the connector across media, commerce, content, data, and technology teams to ensure delivery of a unified Connected Commerce
  • Work closely with VP Commerce UK to ensure seamless transition from strategy into activation and
  • Embed commerce thinking into broader media strategy, planning, and measurement
  • Ensure alignment between consultancy outputs and operational execution across

Example Projects You'll Lead

• Designing end-to-end Connected Commerce strategies for key UK clients, linking brand, media, and retail
• Leading consultancy engagements focused on retail and marketplace strategy, go- to-market design, and commerce
• Shaping commerce strategy for priority new business pitches and major client
• Developing reusable consultancy frameworks and tools to scale Connected Commerce across clients.

What Success Looks Like

• Growth in consultancy-led revenue and clear pipeline of strategic
• Increased influence of commerce in upstream client decision-making and budget allocation.
• Stronger integration between commerce, media, and content across key
• Improved new business performance driven by differentiated commerce strategy

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. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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2303 - Account Manager, Paid Social

Intro to the role:

As a Paid Search Account Manager you will be responsible for owning the day-to-day execution of all elements of paid search activity, employing strong platform knowledge & supplier relationships to deliver flawless testing and media plans, optimisation, and analysis, whilst operating as the main campaign point of contact for our clients.

The role involves managing one or several juniors, overseeing their work and their development to successfully execute client deliverables and exceed client’s expectations.

OpenMind is a bespoke WPP Media agency set up to service the Nestle client. Across PPC in the UK we are responsible for 7 core brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

• Effectively manage your & your team’s designated search accounts, ensuring ongoing and timely optimisation is delivered by the team; proactively looking for both tactical and strategic optimisation opportunities and forecasting, whilst working with the AD/BD to devise campaign strategy and translate this into campaign delivery.
• Take responsibility for wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary or weekly reporting) and guide more junior team members in how this can be effectively achieved.
• Ensure adherence to paid search channel best practices for clients, and contribute to the development of search best practice.

Client & Partner Management

• Develop strong relationships with GDS, your client, and key suppliers, leading team communications with these stakeholders. Has an expert knowledge of client and agency structures.
• Foster a good working relationship across all client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans and builds rapport to become a trusted advisor.
• Has strong knowledge of the client sector/ industry which is shared to build strategies and plans. Identifies strategic issues and raises questions to help stakeholders explore and understand their wider business challenges.

People Management

• Motivational Manager leading by example while encouraging and coaching one or several juniors on the team, providing feedback and recognition for a job well done.
• Delegating and managing workloads across the junior members of the team and GDS where required, whilst supporting and educating planning teams on the benefits and purpose of paid search.
• Assisting with the recruitment process for the immediate and wider team when required. Attending interviews and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates.

Operational Excellence

• Making full use of the technology available, implementing processes and practices that maximize operational efficiencies whilst identifying opportunities for process improvement, and providing recommendations.
• Takes ownership of issues when they arise and proactively suggests ways to resolve these and prevent them from happening in the future.
• Contributes to the development of strategic revenue and services opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Paid Search expertise with current dated certifications, and excellent knowledge of bid management, core PPC technology platforms, data analysis, and understanding of the strategic and tactical application of paid search and digital marketing in general.
• Leads and promotes continuous innovation, and test & learn opportunities for the team and clients.
• Creates a positive climate to drive team performance whilst motivating others to strive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent understanding of the strategic and tactical application of paid search and digital marketing in general.
• Ability to lead and manage hybrid teams located in different markets.

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. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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1523 - Executive, AV (Print/Audio)

About WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Role Summary and Impact

The Account Manager role will support the Account Director in the team with the day to day running of and overall AV strategic direction of the accounts.  You will be responsible for the team’s buying output and planning AV campaigns from start to finish. This will entail building close relationships with the team, department, media owners, internal planning teams and clients. The role covers TV, Video, Radio and Cinema.

Skills and Experience

1. Buying and planning

• Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all AV media
• Assist in all areas of day-to-day AV campaign management to meet clients’ business objectives and KPI’s - from initial brief, constructing a plan, negotiating and buying space, daily monitoring and optimising campaigns to post campaign performance analysis.
• Manage day to day delivery of AV media and the associated administration – booking in TV schedules, updating frontsheets, regular campaign optimisation, reporting, trafficking, tag delivery, live checks, analysing data and report on trends, media owner requests and issues, resolving straightforward campaign delivery issues or problems
• Learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all AV tools – including Media Ocean, Caria, TechEdge, JET, AudioPlanner
• Actively seek creative and innovative media solutions to achieve our ambition of achieving good growth
• Evaluate media options and demonstrate knowledge of the AV marketplace
• Actively seek opportunities to deliver our ambition to invent the future of media
• Contribute to and present implementational plans and campaign results both internally and externally, working closely with other disciplines within the agency
• Assist management of all billing/invoicing requirements for clients

1. Client management

• Ensure all client requests are met and surpassed and manage client expectation effectively
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the client industry sector, the competitors within that sector and the general industry environment
• Understand your client’s business and build a good relationship with them
• Contribute to the creation of client status, planning and review meetings/documents
• Develop an understanding of short to medium terms business objectives
• Understand all buying guarantees that Mindshare are contracted to deliver on your clients’ business
• Ensure all billing is received in the correct format and at the correct time
• Ensure proper process is followed in relation to SOX compliance and plan approval/purchase order receipt before campaigns go live

1. Internal relationships

• Establish an understanding of how AV fits into the overall marketing mix
• Develop collaborative relationships with the other departments within Mindshare such as Connections Planning to deliver an integrated service to clients
• Be fully aware of all deal parameters within both Mindshare and WPP and their effect on planning/buying targets
• Work collaboratively with and support the Account Manager and Account Director to ensure all department, agency and client objectives are met
• Managing and prioritising own workload

1. External relationships

• Develop strong relationships with relevant media owners at an appropriate level
• Develop relationships with necessary external agencies on relevant client businesses to ensure an integrated approach (e.g. creative agency)
• Be an effective ambassador for Mindshare in all dealings

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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2227 - Senior Finance Analyst - 6 Month FTC

Role Summary and Impact

This role sits within the WPP Media UK FP&A team reporting into the FP&A Reporting Director. The role will work closely with the rest of the FP&A team as well as the UK business. Working as a key member of the WPP Media Finance team, the Senior Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in producing insightful and relevant reporting for Senior Management to support key decision making. You will be assisting with Forecasting and Budgeting processes, providing support to stakeholders in the business and contributing to the overall enhancement of the FP&A function. The role will also support on key financial objectives that promote driving efficiencies within the team but also within the business. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority

Key Responsibilities

This role sits within the WPP Media UK FP&A team reporting into the FP&A Reporting Director. The role will work closely with the rest of the FP&A team as well as the UK business. Working as a key member of the WPP Media Finance team, the Senior Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in producing insightful and relevant reporting for Senior Management to support key decision making. You will be assisting with Forecasting and Budgeting processes, providing support to stakeholders in the business and contributing to the overall enhancement of the FP&A function. The role will also support on key financial objectives that promote driving efficiencies within the team but also within the business. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority

Key Responsibilities

• To provide continuous improvement in the Group’s budgeting and forecasting process, by standardizing the process across all agencies  
  Create and build a monthly and quarterly management pack by identifying key metrics to analyseand assess results and performance, that allow senior management with strategic decision making  
• Create financial models which analyse current and past trends in key performance indicatorsincluding all areas of revenue and operating expenditure  
• Create, develop, and maintain reports/data within Adaptive and ensure accuracy across all operating units
• Work collaboratively and analytically with senior members of the Financial Reporting team, commercial teams of the agencies, senior management and WPP Media EMEA  
• Action any queries during Forecasting/Budgeting processes
• Assist with the Cartesis input on a monthly basis.
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and analysis  

Skills and Experience

• Part qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Ability to interpret and manipulate data in a logical manner
• Ability to concisely and clearly present information to financial and non-financial people
• Workflow management, effective organisational and time management skills and ability to plan and prioritise 

Desirable:

• Previous knowledge of Cartesis  
• Proficient user of Excel  
• Previous experience with creating dashboards  

Behaviours:

•    Must show a proactive approach to problem solving 
•    Desire for continuous improvement 
•    Leadership, ability to effect change and make decisions within own sphere 
•    Communication at all levels of the company 
•    Teamwork 

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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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1360 - Implementational Planning Manager - Client Teams

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 WPP & OPENDOOR

At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology.

Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon.

OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.

The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production.

OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future.

By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Manager. This is a Full-time position based in London. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media planning:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief.
• Have a skilled knowledge of industry media planning tools and be able to train other team members.
• Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices and planning theory.
• Develop a fundamental knowledge of OpenDoor Purchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy.

Campaign management:

• Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing client’s deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams.
• Work closely with the planning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively.
• Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions.
• Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner.

Effective communication:

• Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career.
• Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with Planning Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others.
• Comfortable presenting both directly from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc).
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use.
• Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance. 
• Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets.  E.g finance reconciliations

BONUS POINTS

• Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.

BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR

• Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies.
• Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize industry-leading tools and platforms, including WPP Open.
• Data-Driven Environment: Develop your analytical skills and contribute to data-driven decision making.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of marketing on a global scale.

2221 - Account Manager, 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 Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

We are recruiting for an Account Manager who is an exceptional and driven media planner to join our Connections Planning team. 

You will be working across Booking.com and Grow (including clients Bolt, Liquid IV and Chopstix) 

Booking.com: As one of the world's largest online travel agencies, we're on a mission to connect travellers with our brand at the right moment, in the right places, with the right content, driving both brand and business objectives. We're seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join our UK Planning team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our innovative, video-first advertising strategy, focused on maximizing reach and efficiency to target online travel bookers. You'll collaborate closely with our internal exchange teams and the Mindshare Worldwide agency (managing our Amsterdam clients), contributing to groundbreaking global deals with leading video streaming services and playing a key part in a major new global campaign launching this summer.  

Grow@Mindshare is an arm of Mindshare that nurtures clients that are often newer to media that want an "agile, lean and faster," approach. Grow is fast-moving, dynamic and we work in true partnership with our clients. Some recent exciting work we have been responsible for includes the launch of Liquid I.V.s new Sugar Free electrolyte range and a 360-degree partnership with Runna and Strava in the lead up to and across the London Marathon weekend.   

In terms of your day to day, the bulk of your time will be spent on planning exciting, award-winning campaigns as well as working with channel specialists to make those plans a reality. This involves everything from defining the approach to audience, designing the connections plan across all relevant touchpoints as well as working on content creation and measurement.

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.

About the role

• Specify how to build and target audiences in addressable and non-addressable media and validate the approach to ensure that the defined audience can be reached at the scale required.
• Help design an approach that outlines how and where we will connect with defined audiences in media
• Support the team in designing the connections ecosystem & plan, working closely and collaboratively with channel specialists
• Day to day management of campaigns as a key liaison between clients and channel specialists
• Designing measurement & testing framework to inform as well as measure and optimise the campaigns

About you

• You show a breadth of understanding of all media channels and can confidently discuss the role they play within a comms strategy  
• Have an interest in both brand and performance campaigns  
• You have a strong knowledge of audience planning tools  
• Ability to draw clear insights and implications for media (i.e. connecting the outputs of different insight systems successfully)  
• Demonstrate a passion for media and understanding of what makes a great media campaign. 
• You are confident in presenting with passion and conviction. 
• You are excited to work as part of a team; immediate, wider department and specialists as required. Leading by example though presence and contribution. Taking the responsibility for working in a collaborative, inclusive way 
• You demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in output and meeting deadlines.  
• Demonstrate a proactive desire to continually improve own knowledge and wider skill set  
• You are open minded, flexible and have a challenger mindset.

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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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2118 - Account Manager, Social

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 

The Media Activation Manager is responsible for owning the day-to-day execution of all elements of paid social activity, employing strong platform knowledge & supplier relationships to deliver flawless testing and media plans, optimisation, and analysis. The role involves managing one or several juniors, overseeing their work and their development to successfully execute client deliverables and progress all internal projects. You will also work closely with your account lead (and the team’s head of social), to deliver world class paid social programmes which exceed our client’s expectations.​ 

What we need from you​ 

• Effectively manage your & your team’s designated paid social accounts; ensuring ongoing and timely optimisation is delivered by the team and constantly proactively looking for both tactical and strategic optimisation opportunities​ 

• Take responsibility for the delivery of wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary, weekly reporting, and innovation) and guide more junior team members in how this can be effectively achieved​ 

• Ensure adherence to all channel best practices for client within paid social, and contribute to the development of paid social best practice​ 

• Take ownership of your clients’ testing plans to organise both tactical, and mid- term campaign actions and goals, and manage the planning, execution & evaluation of tests with methodical accuracy​ 

• Develop strong relationships with your client, and key suppliers, leading team communications with these stakeholders. Be able to communicate with clients on subjects outside your remit, and provide them with useful insight, with support being provided as required​ 

• Managing forecasting and launching new campaigns and initiatives​ 

• Keep abreast of large-scale developments across display, programmatic and paid search channels to maintain practitioner-level working knowledge of these (to complement expert paid social knowledge) in order to be able to manage juniors working across these channels​ 

• Take responsibility for the data integrity & compliance of your account, including working across different functions to troubleshoot data issues 

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. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms​ 

• Expert organizational skills, great attention to detail​ 

• Concrete knowledge of all areas of digital marketing and media​ 

• Ability to implement and adhere to and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns 

• Excellent client relationship and management skills​ 

• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box for creative solutions​ 

• Ability to lead and motivate team members in a positive light​ 

• Detail oriented and responsive, deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning skills​ 

• Motivational Manager leading by example while encouraging and coaching one or several juniors on the team​ 

• Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress​ 

• Continually monitor and watch after Essential satisfaction across client teams, identifying and implementing ways to either maintain or increase satisfaction​ 

• Foster a good working relationship across all client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans ​ 

• Strong and effective communication across all levels​ 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally​ 

• Understand when to escalate issues to Client Director and Media Activation Director​ 

• Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done​ 

• Proven experience at Account Manager level in a Digital Media or Advertising role​ 

• Experience with planning and running larger-scale paid social campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest across multiple markets​ 

• Experience with paid social bid management platforms (4C etc.) ​ 

• Proven Project Management, Leadership and People Management Experience​ 

• Experience with Google Analytics (plus certification) desirable​ 

• Experience with programmatically-bought paid social activity desirable​ 

• Some experience with paid search, programmatic display & reservation-based buying desirable 

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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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6705 - Manager, Risk and Controls - Finance EMEA

About WPP Media

WPP Media, part of WPP, 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

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.

Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a Risk & Controls Manager to join our team. The candidate will be part of the EMEA Risk & Controls team, reporting to the Associate Risk & Controls Director, WPP Media EMEA.

You will be responsible for providing support to the organization in both implementing and monitoring an effective local control framework aligned with Group requirements and the wide spectrum of compliance activities. You will support with audits on both coordination, issue discussion and remediation. This is a challenging role with multiple priorities and a wide range of local and regional stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and help embed the culture of ethics and integrity across the region, through training, support and advising on relevant topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls, as well as internal policy requirements.
• Serve as a risk & controls subject matter expert and thought leader within the region.
• Be a great business partner; establish and maintain excellent relationships within the R&C team and local markets, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across WPP Media, WPP and other Networks.  Engage with multiple senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support the design and implementation of financial, operational and compliance controls in line with the WPP Internal Control framework, which includes meeting the documentation and evidence standards required.
• Design and operate effective on-going quality reviews / control monitoring programs as a second line of defense for the markets you work with.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, including use of technology, while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
• Reinforce WPP & WPP Media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.
• Be a partner and source of support and guidance for specific areas of change / strategic importance that require controls implementation to enable on-going success.
• Think strategically about our business, develop pragmatic and sustainable solutions to enhance the control environment and streamline and standardise processes, procedures and controls.
• Coordinate audit and compliance activities alongside the relevant teams within the markets you support, liaising with internal and external audit teams (e.g. WPP IA, PWC and EY) and monitor remediation for all sources of assurance.
• Coordinate / oversee internal control and risk management processes, e.g. business risk maps, internal control self-certifications, market Letter of Representation submissions, Code of Conduct and related party declarations review.

Skills and Experience

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Work experience in industry or consulting in risk and controls, ethics and compliance, business process improvement, risk management, or internal / external audit.

MANDATORY SKILLS

• Familiar with IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, PCAOB requirements, etc.
• Ability to work independently and apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally across different geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in assessing business risk and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Experienced in driving improvement and creating stronger business relationships, rather than simply enforcing guidelines.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexibility and openness to grow and take ownership of new projects/tasks/roles.
• Competent in Excel.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Certified Accountant, ACA/CA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Language skills. We work across 30+ countries and therefore additional languages including Spanish, French and German are desirable.
• Experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes.

  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.

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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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

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.

Role Summary and Impact

The Financial Accountant is a newly created role within the WPP Media UK Finance team, reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Control. This position will be pivotal in supporting a range of financial reporting, compliance, and central reporting activities.

The successful candidate will act as the go-to person for technical accounting support (IFRS) and will be instrumental in all audits across the Group (group, stats, WPP internal audits, and SOX). A key focus of the role will be a deep dive into the balance sheet to identify and track risks and opportunities, supporting the month-end close process, and assisting in the implementation of robust Transfer Pricing procedures. This role provides a significant impact by offering first-class support to the wider finance teams, strengthening compliance, and providing key financial insights to senior leadership.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with 1-2 years PQE.
• Significant and recent experience required from audit practice to be able to understand audit approaches and challenge as appropriate.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive and investigative mind-set.
• A desire for continuous improvement.

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 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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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

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2226 - Senior Executive, Planning

Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediacom:

EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, 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.

The Media Planning Senior Executive supports team deliverables across the campaign lifecycle by collating, managing and analysing data from internal and external sources. They use industry and proprietary research tools (OMS) to uncover insights to feed into planning decisions and compile historical data to ensure previous campaign learning is incorporated into new plans.

Collaborate closely with Activation and Ad Operations to traffic and launch campaigns and ensure plans are billed correctly.

Media Planning Senior Executives stay close to the plan during the live phase to support the optimisation of performance in -flight.

Demonstrate sound working knowledge of the overall media landscape.

Skills and Experience

• Support media planning managers to ensure the smooth delivery of campaigns and their performance against agreed outcomes
• Conduct research and compile data to guide and support planning and optimisation recommendations
• Compile and validate creative specs. Collaborate with creative agency partners to ensure deadlines are met
• Develop strong relationships with Activation team to facilitate flawless execution of plans
• Collaborate with Activation teams to complete the detail of the plan in Olive, our finance system, and help solve for any issues
• Create trafficking sheet templates and collaborate with Ad Operations for campaign launch
• Prepare data for reporting and analysis
• Assist in the management of campaign analysis plans
• Contribute to internal case studies for the sharing of learning and best practice
• Meet with vendors and attend presentations to improve knowledge of the media landscape

 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. 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. 

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

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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

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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

Role Summary and Impact

The Director, People Partner is a critical strategic leader, responsible for developing and executing people strategies which drive business outcomes across multiple brands, critical functions or major segments across WPP Media UK. This role drives the “People First” strategy and influences senior leaders (EVP, SVP, VP) to advance our 'Client Obsessed and AI Powered' vision, leading transformations, resolving complex challenges, and managing a team of People Partners. This individual orchestrates collaboration with HR Centres of Value and the People Services Hub to deliver integrated HR solutions, enhance employee experience, and fuel business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Business Partnership & Influence (Client Obsessed):

• Serve as a trusted strategic business partner to EVP, SVP, and VP-level business leaders, understanding their business goals, challenges, and opportunities, and proactively identifying people-related risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement people strategies specific to their assigned remit, brands or functions that align with broader business objectives, drive organisational performance, and champion the "One WPP Media" culture.
• Anticipate future workforce needs within their domain and proactively develop comprehensive people solutions to address them, ensuring WPP Media UK maintains its competitive edge.
• Lead HR partnership for highly strategic and complex internal client groups, including multiple UK Client Presidents, Open Clients, and Global Client Solutions teams, as well as major enabling and embedded teams, providing comprehensive strategic people guidance.

1. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of People Partners, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged environment.
• Provide expert coaching and guidance to team members on complex people issues, professional development, and navigating WPP Media UK's matrix organisation.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular performance feedback, conduct performance reviews, and champion a culture of continuous learning and development.

1. Organisational Effectiveness & Transformation Leadership (Unified Operating Model):

• Lead the design and execution of complex organisational transformation programmes (e.g., significant restructures, integrations, new operating models ) within their  scope, ensuring effective change management and communication, leveraging support from CoVs where needed.s.
• Address deep-seated structural and leadership ambiguities across their business remit, driving clarity on reporting lines, decision rights, and the relationship between WPP Media and agency brands,in collaboration with CoVs.
• Champion and lead initiatives to fundamentally re-engineer critical HR and talent processes (e.g., end-to-end hiring, internal mobility frameworks, performance management cycles) based on feedback from PSH/People Partners and strategic needs, collaborating closely with PSH leadership and relevant Centres of Value.
• Provide strategic input into the overall HR technology roadmap and implementation (including WPP Open), ensuring it addresses business needs, streamlines processes, and enhances user experience, always exploring and advocating for AI-driven solutions.