Group Head Planning

About WPP Media

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WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Job Overview

The Group Head Planning is a strategic leader responsible for bridging high-level business objectives with innovative, integrated media solutions. This role goes beyond traditional media planning, acting as a senior business partner to clients by translating complex consumer insights and data into actionable, full-funnel strategies.

You will lead a team of planners, ensuring excellence in strategic output while continuously pushing for forward-thinking ideas that drive both brand growth and business results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development of integrated 360-degree media strategies across offline, digital, performance, and earned channels.

Ensure strategies are aligned with client business goals and evolving market dynamics.

Business Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, understanding their business challenges and delivering media solutions that drive measurable impact (e.g., revenue, brand equity).

Translate business objectives into clear, actionable media frameworks.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Serve as the anchor for the planning team by providing clear direction, managing workloads, and ensuring high-quality output.

Coach and develop team members to elevate strategic thinking and execution excellence.

Creative Media Innovation

Challenge conventional approaches by introducing innovative, non-linear media strategies and first-to-market ideas.

Drive “beyond-hygiene” thinking to capture attention and differentiate client brands.

Market & Consumer Intelligence

Continuously monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and emerging platforms to identify growth opportunities.

Leverage insights to inform strategic recommendations and future-forward planning.

Full-Funnel & Commerce Integration

Design end-to-end consumer journeys that connect awareness, engagement, and conversion across platforms.

Ensure seamless integration between brand-building and performance-driven activities.

Requirements

Experience

8–10 years of experience in media planning, integrated marketing, or communications strategy.

Proven experience handling senior stakeholders and leading strategic planning for multiple brands or clients.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of integrated media strategy across offline, digital, and performance channels.

Familiarity with data-driven planning, measurement frameworks, and attribution models.

Leadership Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, manage workloads, and drive high performance.

Strong decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strategic & Creative Mindset

Ability to think beyond standard media solutions and develop innovative approaches to solve business challenges.

Analytical Skills

Strong capability to interpret complex data and translate insights into compelling strategic narratives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Business Impact: Contribution to client growth, including revenue and brand performance

Campaign Effectiveness: Performance of integrated media strategies across the funnel

Client Satisfaction: Strong client feedback on strategic value and partnership

Team Performance: Delivery excellence, team engagement, and retention

About WPP Media

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