Media Strategy Lead (Hybrid) - Campaigns & Budgets

Co-op; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused retail cooperative is seeking a Media Centre Manager in Scunthorpe to lead the development of an impactful media strategy. This role involves managing supplier-funded advertising budgets and working closely with various teams to optimize campaign performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media planning, excellent negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach. The position offers a salary of £60,000 plus benefits, including an annual bonus, holiday entitlement, and a pension with generous employer contributions.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

10% employer pension contributions

30% discount on products

Virtual healthcare access

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Strong background in media planning or media agency management is required.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing supplier-funded budgets is essential.
• Excellent negotiation skills with partner relationship management experience.
• Data-driven approach to campaign optimization is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a media strategy across all customer channels.
• Manage supplier-funded advertising budgets and negotiate spend.
• Lead a team to plan, buy, and place media effectively.
• Track performance and share insights with partners.
• Ensure media activity meets brand standards.

Skills

Media planning/buying

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Change management

Data-driven analysis

Job description

A community-focused retail cooperative is seeking a Media Centre Manager in Scunthorpe to lead the development of an impactful media strategy. This role involves managing supplier-funded advertising budgets and working closely with various teams to optimize campaign performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media planning, excellent negotiation skills, and a data-driven approach. The position offers a salary of £60,000 plus benefits, including an annual bonus, holiday entitlement, and a pension with generous employer contributions.