**Company description** With a history that dates back over 80 years, **Starcom** is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, **Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!** **Overview** We're seeking a talented Planning Manager to join our team and play a vital role in shaping media strategies across a major new client. You will lead the strategic planning and execution of media campaigns that deliver exceptional results and foster strong client partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage insights and optimize media strategies that align with client goals. **Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Strategic Leadership:** + Develop and implement robust media plans that deliver on client objectives and drive growth. + Work cross-departmentally to integrate insights and innovation into campaign strategies. + **Campaign Oversight:** + Manage the full lifecycle of media campaigns, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality execution. + Analyze performance data to continually refine and enhance campaign effectiveness. + **Team Development:** + Mentor and support Planning Executives, encouraging continuous professional growth. + Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing. + **Client Engagement:** + Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. + Provide strategic guidance and proactive media solutions tailored to client needs. **Qualifications** **What are we looking for?** + Strong understanding of media channels and their roles within a media plan. + Proven ability to build trusted relationships with junior clients. + Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members, with the potential to manage direct reports. + Demonstrated care for team development and a commitment to nurturing growth. + Ability to deliver excellence consistently, focusing on “brilliant basics.” + Enthusiasm for agency initiatives and opportunities to enhance Starcom's reputation. + Solutions-focused mindset, with proven capability to drive this approach across teams. + Basic-to-good understanding of the SQUAD process. + Strong organisational skills to coordinate work streams efficiently across multiple media teams. **Additional information** **Starcom** has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; + **WORK YOUR WORLD** opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. + **REFLECTION DAYS** - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. + **HELP@HAND BENEFITS** 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. + **FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES** We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. + **FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP** & **BIRTHDAY DAY OFF** You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. + **GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS** This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. _Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!_ Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). \#LI-AN1