Planning Manager

Description:

Omnicom Media Group is seeking a Planning Manager to join its vibrant team at PHD, a growth-focused media agency known for strategic and creative planning. This fixed-term contract role is based in London and follows a hybrid working model with three days in-office and two remote.

As a Planning Manager, you will work on globally renowned FMCG brands PG Tips and Pukka Tea under Lipton Teas and Infusions, as well as on The Guardian, one of the agency's founding clients. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, media strategy, and campaign development.

This position is ideal for a natural leader with curiosity, creativity, and a strong passion for media planning. The Planning Manager will be expected to bring fresh thinking and strategic insights to deliver impactful and boundary-pushing media campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning across multiple high-profile accounts including FMCG and publishing brands.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative, audience-driven media strategies.

• Contribute to developing remarkable campaigns that achieve measurable business outcomes.

• Inspire cross-functional collaboration and idea-sharing to elevate campaign impact.

• Leverage data and media technology to shape forward-thinking campaign executions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in media planning or related roles.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence positive business outcomes.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

• A creative and curious thinker with a passion for media, data, and innovation.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment and lead in cross-functional settings.

What the Company Offers:

• The opportunity to work at one of the world’s leading media agencies with a legacy of innovation.

• Exposure to global clients and diverse industries, including FMCG and publishing.

• A hybrid working model with flexibility around core working hours (10:30–16:30).

• Inclusive workplace culture that values authenticity, equity, and diversity.

• A supportive recruitment and working environment with available accommodations for individual needs.