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Media Strategy & Planning Director (Hybrid | Offices in Leamington Spa & Swansea)Big on ideas. Bigger on impact.Were partnered with an ambitious agency thats made it their mission to connect brands with people in a way that actually matters. Theyre part of a growing collective of agencies - specialists who blend data, insight, creativity, and a deep understanding of human behaviour to make campaigns that are brave, bold, and refreshingly effective.This agencys sweet spot? Education, employer branding, and youth marketing. Theyre trusted by some of the UKs most exciting institutions to create smart strategies that get results - and theyre proud to be known for it. The culture is collaborative, energetic, and no one gets lost in the shuffle. Ideas are heard. Development is real. Wins are celebrated. And as they scale up fast, theyre looking for people who want to help shape the future, not just ride the wave.Right now, theyre on the lookout for a Media Strategy & Planning Director - a strategic heavyweight whos confident leading thinking, building multi-channel frameworks, and getting involved right at the heart of client and new business conversations.The role - what youll be doing:Build bold, insight-led media strategies for key clients across education, employer branding, and youth marketing sectors.Shape 12-month to 3-year campaign frameworks that respond to audience behaviour, recruitment cycles, and brand goals.Lead the creation of multi-channel media plans, spanning digital, OOH, audio, publisher platforms, and beyond.Drive media planning for tenders, pitches, and onboarding, helping the agency win new work and new fans.Be a key advisor to Account Directors and Managers, supporting planning excellence across both their Swansea and Leamington Spa hubs.Keep the agency connected to the latest media trends - and keep evolving how they plan, think, and deliver.Build measurement frameworks that balance short-term wins with long-term brand growth.Embed a culture of curiosity, testing, and continuous improvement in every campaign.What youll bring to the table:6+ years of media planning or strategy experience, ideally in an agency environment.Big-picture strategic thinking, rooted in comms theory, audience insight, and media expertise across both online and offline channels.A collaborative mindset - youre energised by lifting a team and sparking ideas.Confidence using planning tools like TGI, AdIntel, GWI - and a passion for keeping skills sharp.Comfort presenting to senior stakeholders - both clients and internally - with a focus on clear, inspiring communication.Whats in it for you:A senior, influential role in a fast-moving agency with real ambition (and the backing of a specialist agency collective).Proper flexibility - hybrid working with two buzzing hubs in Leamington Spa and Swansea.25 days holiday plus bank holidays - and your birthday off too!Bonus scheme and workplace pension.Ongoing personal development, leadership training, and career progression opportunities.The chance to help build a planning function thats truly best-in-class - with people who genuinely love what they do.