Senior Media Manager in City of London

Senior Media Manager in City of London

City of London Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Advocate Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape media strategy and oversee end-to-end media planning for luxury brands.
  • Company: Join a globally recognised luxury house with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse team, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on data-driven decision making.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in the luxury sector while working with top media platforms.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cross-channel media strategies and strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Would you like to join a globally recognised luxury house where you'll have the opportunity to shape media strategy? As the Senior Media Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape media strategy, influence how media is planned and executed, and establish new ways of working. Balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution, you'll oversee media governance, optimise performance across the full marketing funnel, and build strong partnerships with internal teams, agency partners and major media platforms.

The Role:

  • Own and develop the annual media strategy across multiple brands.
  • Lead end-to-end media planning, investment and budget management.
  • Partner with a leading media agency to deliver best-in-class planning, activation and optimisation.
  • Act as the internal media expert, educating and influencing marketing teams on media strategy and effectiveness.
  • Develop audience strategies and drive data-led decision making through marketing mix modelling and performance insights.
  • Build strong relationships with key media partners, including Meta and Google.
  • Oversee campaign governance, media processes and asset management.
  • Deliver integrated full-funnel media campaigns across brand and performance channels.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders including Marketing Directors, the General Manager and cross-functional teams.
  • Identify new opportunities to improve media effectiveness and continuously evolve ways of working.

About You:

  • Proven experience developing cross-channel full-funnel media strategies.
  • Strong understanding of both brand-building and performance marketing across the full funnel.
  • Experience within FMCG, retail or luxury consumer brands.
  • Background gained either agency-side (ideally within a large network agency) or client-side.
  • Strong understanding of the UK media landscape.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
  • Commercially minded with experience managing significant media budgets.
  • Confident balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
  • Passionate about using data and insights to optimise media performance.
  • Comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing fresh ideas to the business.

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Senior Media Manager in City of London employer: Advocate Group

At The Advocate Group, we pride ourselves on being a globally recognised luxury house that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As a Senior Media Manager, you will not only have the chance to shape innovative media strategies but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and strong partnerships with industry leaders. Our commitment to employee growth, coupled with a collaborative environment, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

Advocate Group

Contact Details:

Advocate Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Media Manager in City of London

Media Strategy Development
End-to-End Media Planning
Budget Management
Agency Partnership Management
Audience Strategy Development
Data-Led Decision Making
Campaign Governance