Account Planning Director

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning
  : an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with thecoupon ability to create cutting edge campaignsrepresentation
• Intelligence
  : a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncover actionable insights about real peopleپس>
• Trading
  : a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships
  : a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People
  : a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after – and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

We’re looking for a Planning Account Director to lead strategy for a portfolio of high-profile UK clients spanning retail, FMCG, and hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to work on campaigns that reach millions, shaping brand perception, driving engagement, and influencing real customer behaviour. You’ll be at the heart of a client‑agency partnership that values જિલ્લા insight, creativity, and strategic thinking—working on briefs ranging from large‑scale brand campaigns to targeted, behaviour‑driven activity.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the planning process across multiple client accounts, ensuring campaigns are insight‑led and audience‑first
• Partnering closely with strategy, creative, and activation teams to deliver impactful multi‑channel campaigns
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted, high‑level relationships
• Managing and mentoring a talented planning team, keeping them motivated and delivering exceptional work
• Overseeing the smooth delivery of campaigns from brief through to post‑campaign evaluation and optimisation

What we’re looking for

• Significant media planning experience, ideally across retail, FMCG, and hospitality/travel sectors
• Strong leadership skills, able to inspire teams and confidently guide client conversations
• A confident communicator, translating insight and strategy into actionable, results‑driven plans
• Experience delivering large‑scale, multi‑channel campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑profile environments

Why this role This is a unique chance to lead planning for a diverse portfolio of high‑profile UK clients
, where your work will have a tangible impact on brand success and customer behaviour. You’ll be part of a collaborative, talented team with the freedom to innovate and deliver campaigns that truly get noticed
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Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office,…