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Business Planning Director/ Client Lead
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Business Director / Client Lead
Please note this is a contract role and you must be registered as an independent contractor.
- Position: Business Director / Client Lead
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: 3 months
- Location & Working Model: Flexible hybrid working model with an expectation of 2–3 days per week in the London office
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Business Director / Client Lead to join our growing planning team. You will drive forward our planning output, creating industry-leading, unrivalled work for high-stakes, fast-paced campaigns. These campaigns often address urgent, sensitive public issues, such as emergency communications, civil safety, and critical social causes.
The successful candidate will possess:
- A strong media planning background
- The ability to craft client-ready narratives
- Exceptional relationship management skills
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Currently, the team is in a structural transition (new members joining soon), so a hands-on, collaborative attitude ("muck-in" mentality) is absolutely essential. While technical proficiency in platforms like TGI is not mandatory, the ability to direct and guide the team effectively is key.
Responsibilities
Media Planning & Strategy
- Lead the unit’s planning output, converting strategic approaches into actionable media behaviors.
- Bring a fresh perspective to planning, using new tools and insights to challenge the status quo.
- Integrate strategic thinking to leverage non-traditional planning approaches (e.g., growth sources, measurement, data, learning agendas).
Team Management & Leadership
- Manage and lead an existing team (Account Directors, Managers, and Executives) through the transition.
- Set clear personal objectives, structure roles, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Train, support, and coach the wider team to foster a culture of positive provocation and continuous learning.
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Client & Stakeholder Management
- Oversee the development of all planning responses, ensuring delivery of high-quality, unrivalled work.
- Manage senior client relationships, tailoring advice to their unique business needs.
- Act as a compelling storyteller, adjusting communications to client knowledge levels.
Commercial & Industry Expertise
- Develop strong relationships with media owners, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions.
- Maintain an advanced commercial understanding of products and services, selling insights effectively.
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