Associate Planning Director

Overview

Job title:

Associate Planning Director
Salary:
Negiotable
Locatin:
London

Are you a strategic thinker and people-leader passionate about insight-led planning? A dynamic, independent brand strategy and communications consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Associate Planning Director to join their senior leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape brand strategy across a portfolio of high-profile clients, mentor a growing planning team, and have a tangible impact on the future of the business.

• Lead and develop strategic thinking across client engagements, from early insight through to creative briefing and campaign evaluation
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, translating business challenges into powerful strategic opportunity
• Manage and inspire a team of planners and strategists, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigour and creativity
• Champion best-in-class planning practice internally and externally, elevating the quality of work and the impact of strategic thinking across the business
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including Creative, Account Management and Data to deliver joined-up solutions
• You will be instrumental in setting the strategic agenda for client work and play a key role in shaping the consultancy s long-term growth.

• We re looking for someone with:
• A minimum of 7-10 years  experience in strategic planning or a related discipline within advertising, brand consultancy, UX, or communications
• A proven track record of developing high-impact strategic frameworks and guiding creative work that drives business results
• Strong leadership experience, with a natural ability to coach and mentor mid-level planners
• Excellent client-facing skills - confident presenting to senior stakeholders and shaping long-term client partnerships
• A curious, commercially astute mindset with a deep understanding of cultural, consumer and category trends

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
• Hybrid working model with a vibrant central London office
• Opportunity to influence senior leadership decisions and people strategy
• Professional development support and clear progression path
• A culture that values creativity, rigour and collaboration

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a strategic leader with impact, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining why you re a great fit for this opportunity.

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