Media Planning Manager – Independent Media Agency

Bath / Hybrid | £40–45k

We’re working with a well-regarded independent media agency known for their thoughtful, channel-agnostic approach to planning. They’ve built strong partnerships across retail, tourism, and public sector brands — with campaigns that balance strategy, data and media craft.

The team is hiring a Planning Manager to take the lead on day-to-day campaign planning across offline and digital channels. You’ll work closely with senior planners and client leads to shape effective media plans and keep campaigns running smoothly.

The role

• Build and develop cross-channel media plans in response to client briefs
• Take ownership of campaign planning, implementation, and reporting
• Work with media owners to identify new opportunities and secure the best value
• Contribute to post-campaign analysis and client presentations
• Mentor junior execs and help drive best practice across the team

About you

• 3–6 years’ experience in a media planning role, agency side
• Confident working across channels (TV, Print, OOH, Digital, Social)
• Comfortable using tools like TGI, MediaOcean, YouGov, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and able to explain media thinking clearly to clients
• Calm under pressure and proactive in managing workload
• Based within a commutable distance to Bath (2–3 days a week in office)

This is a great role for someone who enjoys collaborative teams, proper planning craft, and work that actually gets seen.