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Head of Media Planning and Strategy


Company : James Adams


Location : slough, south east england


Created : 2025-06-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of Media Planning and StrategyLocation: Central LondonHybrid: 3 days in, 2 from homePackage: £130–150k base + bonus (up to £180k OTE)I am hiring for a high-growth global tech business in the B2C space. The company operates at scale across European markets and is expanding its customer acquisition and brand marketing efforts.We are looking for a Head of Media Planning and Strategy, a senior strategic role overseeing full-funnel media planning, buying, and optimisation across all channels (ATL and digital performance) for the business’s key consumer brands in EMEA.This person will lead an internal team, partner with leading media agencies, and work closely with senior commercial and marketing leaders to drive growth across multiple markets.What we are looking for: Expertise in both ATL (TV, BVOD, OOH, radio, etc.) and digital performance channels (search, programmatic, social, affiliates, Apple ads, etc.)Strong focus on ROI, customer acquisition cost, and measurable outcomesStrategic leadership with hands-on understanding of executionAble to influence C-level stakeholders in a complex, matrixed, global organisationExperience operating in regulated and/or complex environmentsBroad marketing understanding (able to link media strategy to brand and business outcomes)Pan-European experience (localisation, regulatory nuance, multi-market campaign delivery)About YouYou bring deep experience across both ATL and digital performance mediaYou understand how to build full-funnel media strategies that drive customer growthYou are highly commercial, with a strong grasp of ROI, CPA and media effectivenessYou are a strategic leader but comfortable being hands-on where neededYou thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and can navigate global matrix organisationsYou have led multi-market campaigns, ideally across the EMEA regionYou are confident influencing senior stakeholders and enjoy building strong agency partnershipsYou have experience working in or with regulated industries (tech, FS, telco, entertainment, gaming, etc.)You are a collaborative leader who enjoys growing and mentoring high-performing teamsIf this sounds like you (or someone in your network), apply now!