Strategic Planning Account Director (12-Month FTC)

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Planning Account Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires developing integrated media strategies, managing client engagement, and ensuring high-quality planning output. The ideal candidate will have significant media agency experience, strong planning skills, and a confident client-facing style. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and additional paid leave for well-being.

Benefits

Opportunity to work anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks a year

Two additional days of paid leave for well-being

Access to a 24/7 helpline for personal support

26 weeks of full pay for parental leave

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Experience at Account Director level within a media agency.
• Strong practical planning skills across AV and digital channels.
• Confident client-facing style and calm explanation of thinking.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering integrated media strategies across various platforms.
• Owning day-to-day planning output, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Managing client briefs, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Experience at Account Director level within a media agency

Strong practical planning skills across AV and digital channels

Confident client-facing style

Organised and detail-focused

Collaborative and pragmatic

Job description

A leading advertising agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Planning Account Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires developing integrated media strategies, managing client engagement, and ensuring high-quality planning output. The ideal candidate will have significant media agency experience, strong planning skills, and a confident client-facing style. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and additional paid leave for well-being.