Planning Manager

Company description

Spark Foundry makes up part of a thriving global media network and is 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.

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.

• Planning
  : an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting‑edge campaigns
• Intelligence
  : a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncover actionable insights about real people
• 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

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 Manager to join Spark Foundry’s growing planning team, working across a mix of innovative consumer and wellbeing brands. You’ll help bring to life campaigns that sit at the intersection of health, tech, and everyday lifestyle — giving people the tools to feel good and live better.

This role is perfect for a strategic, curious planner who wants to work across a portfolio of forward‑thinking clients that value creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

• Leading planning and campaign delivery across multiple health and lifestyle clients

• Working on both brand awareness and performance‑driven campaigns across digital, social, audio and partnerships

• Turning insight and data into smart, creative media strategies that drive engagement and conversion

• Partnering with creative and comms teams to ensure consistency and innovation across all touchpoints

• Managing client relationships day‑to‑day, ensuring clear communication and strong delivery

• Supporting the Account Director and helping to mentor more junior team members

• Experience in cross‑channel media planning
  , ideally with some exposure to health, lifestyle or tech clients

• Strong understanding of performance media and how to translate data into strategic recommendations

• A confident, proactive communicator who enjoys client contact and problem‑solving

• Organised, curious, and adaptable with a positive, collaborative mindset

• Keen interest in health and wellbeing trends and how they shape consumer behaviour

This is a brilliant opportunity to work across brands that are genuinely improving people’s lives — while gaining exposure to creative, fast‑moving campaigns that blend brand and performance thinking. You’ll be part of a…