Executive Director, Head of Planning Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Head of Planning to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Board, responsible for defining the agency's planning vision, championing planning excellence, and leading a talented community of planners. This role involves setting the standards for planning across the agency, driving innovative, audience-first communications planning, and ensuring the delivery of insight-led work for some of the UK's most recognized brands. The Head of Planning will also be instrumental in evolving the planning craft, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting new business activities and thought leadership initiatives. Applicants for the Head of Planning position at the company should have a strong track record of leading planning teams within a media agency environment, deep knowledge of the UK media landscape, and a passion for the craft of planning. The role requires the ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, experience in developing strategic and commercially effective communications plans, and strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and empowering others. A collaborative mindset, the ability to influence across teams and disciplines, and a curiosity about innovation, data, technology, and AI in the context of enhancing planning effectiveness are also essential. The company is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent and values diversity and inclusion in its teams.

Hiring Company

Adelphi Group