UK - PHD UK Planning Director FTC at Omnicom Media Group UK

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data-Driven Planning, Media Planning, Client Relationship Management, Performance Analysis, Team Mentoring, Market Intelligence, Audience Insights, Emerging Technologies, Collaboration, Strategic Judgment, Data Analytics, Campaign Optimization, Creativity, Communication, Flexibility, Curiosity

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About the Role: We’re PHD Play — the dedicated team built for Entain at PHD. We bring together a diverse blend of talent united by brilliant strategy, seamless collaboration and real‑time insight from the starting gate. We’re a performance‑driven culture that values experience and empowers new ideas - backed by best‑in‑class planning tools, data analytics and thought‑leadership forums. We win when we’re winning together. As Planning Director on Entain (6 month FTC), you’ll set the direction for integrated media planning and steer campaigns from ambition to impact. You’ll translate business goals into clear planning strategies, orchestrate execution across channels and optimise continuously to deliver measurable outcomes that matter. What you’ll do Design data‑driven plans across digital, traditional and emerging channels, aligned to client KPIs and growth objectives Be a trusted lead partner - building strong relationships with client stakeholders and media partners and representing the client within PHD’s cross‑functional teams Make effectiveness unmistakable - set clear success measures, present performance narratives and turn results into actionable recommendations Optimise relentlessly - oversee in‑flight performance, deliver robust post‑campaign analysis and codify learnings for future plans Grow people and craft - mentor a high‑performing team, delegate effectively and foster an open, collaborative environment Stay ahead of the curve - leverage market intelligence, audience insights and emerging tech (including AI and automation) to elevate creativity, efficiency and results About you You combine breadth of channel knowledge with sharp strategic judgement. You’re comfortable interrogating responses from investment teams and partners, confident using data to inform decisions and skilled at turning complex information into clear, compelling stories. You empower those around you, focus teams on what matters most and stay curious about new platforms and technologies that can advance performance. About the Agency: PHD is a growth-focused media agency driven by innovation and creativity. Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time when the industry was about buying cheaply and quickly. Our founders saw a bright future where smart thinking and clever planning could help brands grow faster than their competitors. Over the many years that have followed, we have continued to build on this defining ethic — with our evolution shaped by a continual investment in thought leadership. And we continue to ensure that our capability and approach evolve in line with changes in media, data, technology, commerce, society, and legislation. Today, with over 100 offices in 74 countries, we continue to create remarkable campaigns that lead to remarkable growth – using the extending canvas of data and technology. www.phdmedia.com/london www.phdmedia.com/manchester Flexible Working At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30. We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work. Be Your Best We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/. Flexible Working At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30. We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work. Be Your Best We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/.

Responsibilities

As Planning Director, you will design data-driven media plans and oversee campaign execution across various channels. You will also mentor a high-performing team and ensure continuous optimization for measurable outcomes.