Senior Executive in London

Company Description

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 the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers 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

Our Commitment

We are diverse through 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.

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Planning Executive to join our team and help shape how brands connect with people through thoughtful, insight-driven media. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile financial services client, where your ideas and curiosity will directly influence campaign performance and business outcomes. You’ll collaborate across planning, performance and client teams, bringing together data, strategy and creativity. If you’re passionate about turning insight into action and growing your planning expertise, this is a brilliant place to do it.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of integrated campaigns, ensuring work is accurate, timely and of a high standard
• Take ownership of key workstreams, acting as a trusted client contact and communicating updates clearly
• Keep campaign workflows organised, managing budgets, tracking spend and resolving queries efficiently
• Gather and interpret market, competitor and audience insights to inform campaign planning
• Contribute to the development of media strategies, turning data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Monitor campaign performance and support reporting, identifying opportunities to optimise results
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and partner agencies to deliver connected, impactful campaigns

Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience in media planning or a similar role, with a solid understanding of integrated campaigns
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to share ideas clearly with clients and colleagues
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams
• Organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Curiosity about how data, audiences and performance come together in modern media planning
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with a willingness to take ownership of your work
• Motivation to continue learning and developing your expertise in planning and strategy

Additional Information

Spark Foundry offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. Spark Foundry is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.