Senior Director, Project Planning in London

Company descriptionWe help brands make BOLD MOVESNowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.”Now we hear“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.Bold Moves bring bigger ROIThis approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.Our CommitmentAt Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency. OverviewWe are hiring a Group Strategy Director to shape bold, growth-driving media strategies at Zenith UK. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of clients spanning tech, healthcare, alcohol, and FMCG, delivering work that is led from the UK market and designed to create meaningful business impact both locally and beyond. This is an opportunity to influence well-known brands, guiding them towards smarter, more effective communications. Working at the intersection of data, creativity, and commercial ambition, you’ll help clients unlock new paths to growth.Lead the development of communication and media strategies that translate business goals into clear, actionable plansPartner with senior clients across a diverse portfolio, building trusted and influential relationshipsSet the strategic direction for campaigns and ensure consistent delivery across teams, channels, and partnersChampion effectiveness by defining measurement frameworks and demonstrating the value of communicationsCollaborate closely with planning, buying, and business leads to drive growth across your client portfolioMentor and support planners, enabling high-quality thinking and elevating strategic craft across the teamIdentify new opportunities for innovation, helping evolve client solutions and agency capabilitiesSkills we’re looking for:Strong experience in media or brand strategy, with a track record of delivering cross-channel campaignsAbility to connect business challenges with clear, insight-led strategic thinkingConfidence communicating with senior stakeholders, including Marketing Director levelExperience using data and insight to inform recommendations and measure effectivenessA collaborative mindset, with a passion for developing others and building strong partnershipsCuriosity about how media influences behaviour, culture, and business outcomesComfortable working across a range of sectors and navigating complex client environmentsAdditional informationZenith UK 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. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.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.If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. 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.#