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Company Description We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we're great, but as a team we're unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI.Zenith International is the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide.We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux. Our Commitment At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and best reflects diverse consumer experiences.We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company's many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network. Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers. Overview •The H&M team sits within the Zenith International department and benefits from the opportunity, infrastructure and culture of one of the best international agencies in London.•With 100+ members spread out across London, India and the US, the team covers H&M's Global activity, from establishing strategy to media planning, media activation across digital channels, measurement and reporting on campaign results. We handle both performance and upper funnel activity and are dedicated to creating full-funnel strategies to maximise ROI and shift consumer's perception about H&M- from retailer to Fashion Brand.•With the increase in Programmatic scope this year, we are looking for a Programmatic Manager, whose role will be to drive excellence in campaign delivery and optimization.•The Programmatic Manager will help oversee the Programmatic scope within one of the most mature & innovative regional clusters, managing a Programmatic Executive and reporting into the Programmatic Director (based in London).•They will have remit over full funnel Programmatic activation, including Display DCO, YouTube, Video, High Impact formats, to name a few. Responsibilities Campaign & Performance •Maintain overall responsibility of the Programmatic activation & performance across your regions/cluster.•Responsible of flawless campaign execution, best practice being adhered to and performance targets being met. Troubleshoot issues.•Monitor delivery of KPIs according to campaign goals and optimize accordingly to hit/exceed performance targets.•Responsible for the implementation of Global Test & Learn. Contribute towards the Channel Playbook and media guidelines.•Responsible for the timely and flawless delivery of weekly/monthly reports, finance, performance decks. Clients •Build strong, trusted relationships with key, mid-level clients.•Participate in client meetings and elaborate on Programmatic performance as required.•Take ownership for the monthly performance decks, EOC reports and ad hoc requests. Commercial •Monitor and deliver regional revenue targets.•Support the Programmatic Director on initiatives to expand the Programmatic scope within your regions.•Adherence to the finance processes, ensure QAs are followed.•Develop processes/workflows/task automation aimed at saving time and reducing mistakes. Team •Manage an Executive, ensuring they have a firm understanding of Programmatic and processes/tools to carry out their role effectively. Train direct reports on the latest updates/ platforms/ solutions.•Manage workload across your regions, ensuring deadlines are being met and client requirements are considered. Ensure effective delegation.•Proactively identify and resolve programmatic knowledge gaps within teams.•Stay up to date with industry developments by organizing discovery sessions with Media Owners. Agency •Share and showcase team's best work across departments.•Build strong and effective relationships with all PM practices.•Build strong relationships with your peers, sharing knowledge and experience.•Embrace and get involved with agency initiatives and opportunities. Qualifications •Self-governing, results-oriented, proactive and solutions-focused with a positive outlook•Proficient in major DSPs & Ad servers (i.e. DV360, Amazon AAP, The Trade Desk, CM360) and extensive knowledge of the wider programmatic landscape•Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities•Strong communication skills•Be able to effectively prioritize and organize workload Additional Information Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

Location: London, England, United Kingdom Location: London, England, United Kingdom Agency: Mediahub - United Kingdom Ref#: 18428 Type of Contract: Regular WHO ARE WE: We're Mediahub, the industry's best kept secret. In 2023 we got our first Campaign School Report, coming in at number one for building the most ethnically diverse team in the industry. COMvergence rank us as the UK's fastest growing media agency for the second year running. We bring a challenger mindset to everything we do. Brands choose to work with us to disrupt category norms. We offer the best of both worlds. A start-up culture backed by Mediabrands. Just some of the brands we work with - Ōura, New Balance, Pinterest, The Bicester Collection. You'll be joining an agency that is for everyone. We live by our values: Anticipate tomorrow - we are challengers, we are proactive in thinking about what needs to happen today in order to make tomorrow better Hustle from the heart - we move fast, take ownership, and look out for each other Perform with pride - we take pride and care in what we do and we strive for excellence Believe you can - believe in yourself to make a difference; believe in each other to do great things Stay curious - we have fun on the journey of discovery The Role: You will be responsible for managing most aspects of the relationship between the agency and a client or portfolio of clients. You are the primary point of contact for day to day clients and will manage the media planner/buyers & execs on your accounts. We are looking for someone who is; Curious about the world - You are excited about new technology, innovative marketing ideas and will bring the same to your media plans. You love insightful work. A self-starter - You possess a can-do attitude and are eager to learn. You love taking responsibility and problem solving. You are ambitious and a go-getter. A team player - You are resourceful & collaborative. You love learning from others and always ready to help others out. You're proud of your craft, but you achieve the best results when you work with others. Someone with a sense of fun - You can laugh at yourself and see the funny side of most situations. You work hard but know the importance of having fun. OUR CLIENT: Ōura is the first wearable designed to paint a truly holistic picture of your health. Rooted in Nordic wellness principles, their superior craftsmanship enables you to tune in to what matters - creating lifelong, sustainable wellbeing. As the brand continues to grow, their European media strategy encompasses full funnel planning and buying, with the goal to deliver against brand objectives. Audience Insights at the Heart of Planning: Connecting with the Oura audience in moments and environments that resonate with them High Impact Broadcast Media Activations: Eye-catching media that drives brand awareness Cutting-Edge Activations: Leveraging people, platforms, technology, and partnerships that are ahead of the curve. Key Responsibilities As an Account Manager at Mediahub, you will be at the forefront of client interaction, responsible for understanding their needs, developing tailored media plans, using the relevant Mediahub tools and planning process, and ensuring flawless campaign execution. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve client objectives, manage budgets effectively, and maintain a high level of client satisfaction while delivering impactful media solutions. Specifically, this Account Manager role will be responsible for two areas; UK Planning: You'll be responsible for owning the day-to-day planning & activation of campaigns that run across all media channels, leveraging our specialist activation teams where needed. You'll develop the channel mix with the Account Director and media planning team, evaluate the media responses from partners and help to present the final plans back to clients. EU Coordination: Working with the Account Director, this role also includes supporting coordination across local and international markets. You will make sure all work is being delivered to a consistent level and that financial processes are consistent across the hub. Desired Skills & Experience Solid understanding of online and offline planning Extensive knowledge of industry tools and research techniques A working knowledge of ad tech including ad-servers, bid management tools and DSPs A basic knowledge of big data and digital analytics tools and platforms Impeccable organizational skills, comfortable with multitasking and running multiple projects simultaneously Experience working with multiple stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, advertising/marketing agencies, media owners and internal specialist resources Employee Transparency At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

Role: Business Director Department/Team: Connections Planning Role Objective We are recruiting a highly skilled and driven media planner to join our Connections Planning team as a Business Director. You will work on the Ford account in the UK, which is the largest auto advertiser and a key account at Mindshare. This role involves close collaboration with creative and account management teams within the Ford agency structure, primarily working with VMLYR. Work Environment Our team adopts a fully integrated approach across media, creative, and client teams, working across three locations: two days at Ford's Dunton office (Monday-Tuesday), one day at VML Sea Containers House (Wednesday), and one day at Mindshare Rose Court (Thursday). Travel costs are covered. About the Role This senior planning position involves directing and overseeing the creation and execution of integrated media strategies to achieve outstanding results for Ford UK. You will lead strategic planning, manage annual budgets, and work with the 'Live Planner' to monitor ongoing campaign performance, focusing on channel selection and consumer insights. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of strategic planning and annual media strategies, utilizing audience insights and category understanding to inform campaign approaches. Guide client teams during briefings to ensure clarity and actionability. Relationship Management: Maintain strong partnerships with Ford UK, VMLYR, channel teams, and other cross-agency partners. Act as the primary strategic liaison with VML teams for responsive inputs, creative assets, and delivery management. Ensure transparent communication across all campaign stages. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Connections Planning team, oversee workloads, foster professional growth, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Conduct weekly status reports to maintain accountability. Campaign and Budget Management: Strategically manage and adapt the allocation of budgets, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure campaigns meet KPIs and adapt strategies as needed. Innovation and Collaboration: Work with central strategy teams to align local initiatives with broader strategies. Explore and introduce innovative media solutions, champion digital innovation, and leverage emerging platforms to keep Ford UK competitive. About You Proven senior experience in strategic media planning, preferably within automotive or similar industries. Ability to simplify complex client requests, visualize strategic solutions, and guide teams effectively. Extensive experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and leading teams. Expert knowledge of audience research tools (e.g., TGI, Touchpoints) and awareness of additional media data sources. Skilled in designing measurement frameworks with clear insights. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, capable of presenting to senior clients. Passionate about innovation, flexible, proactive, and a challenger mindset. Highly organized with strong foresight, managing priorities proactively and meeting deadlines. Committed to team development, collaboration, and continuous growth. What We Offer Competitive salary aligned with experience 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off Ongoing training and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements Access to industry conferences and awards Career and personal growth opportunities Private Healthcare Excellent pension scheme About Mindshare Mindshare is a global marketing and media services network with over £23 billion in billings worldwide. We collaborate with leading brands like Unilever, Ford, KFC, Marks & Spencer, and TK Maxx. Our network spans 116 offices across 86 countries, dedicated to delivering competitive marketing advantages. Our Approach We aim to drive Good Growth-growth that is enduring, inclusive, and sustainable-by placing people at the center of our strategies. We emphasize responsible media use, understanding people beyond demographics, and creating meaningful media experiences. Our values are Energy, Empathy, and Impact. Working at Mindshare We invest in our people's development and foster an inspiring environment through initiatives like our annual event, Huddle. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with Employee Resource Groups supporting a welcoming and confident workplace for all.

Thinkspace Architecture Planning Interior Design Job Description: Senior ArchitectLocations: Surrey, Kelowna, VictoriaAt Thinkspace Architecture Planning Interior Design Ltd., we've been shaping the built environment across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon since 1963. Our talented team of architects, planners, interior designers, and technical staff is dedicated to designing meaningful spaces that make a lasting impact. We specialize in:• K-12 and Post-Secondary Education• Health Care• Civic and Commercial ProjectsGuided by curiosity, collaboration, commitment, client focus, and accountability, we take pride in our mission-driven approach to every project. We believe in designing with purpose-because great spaces inspire great outcomes. From creating environments where students thrive, to supporting patient healing, and fostering high-performing workplaces, we understand the power of thoughtful design.We're Growing - Join Us!We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our team! If you're looking for a role where you can apply your expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and collaborate with a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll DoAs a Senior. Architect, you will:• Design Excellence: Lead the design process and develop architectural concepts. Create sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions that exceed client expectations.• Project Management: Oversee all phases of architectural projects, including planning, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including planners, interior designers, engineers, and contractors, to integrate various design disciplines into cohesive and harmonious solutions.• Client Engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their vision and requirements, and translating them into exceptional architectural designs. Provide expert advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.• Mentorship and Leadership: Guide and mentor junior architects, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth. Lead by example, promoting a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within the team.• Business Development: Assist in growing the practice and company's brand across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon through new client acquisition, networking events, and client management efforts.What you Bring• Degree in Architecture and a valid license to practice architecture in Canada• AIBC Registered• 10+ years of experience in architectural design and project management, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects from concept to completion• Strong portfolio of completed projects that highlight your ability to integrate natural elements, sustainability, and functionality in architectural design• Proficient in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of sustainable design principles and building codes is essential• Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders• Possess a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and precise documentation• Interested in growing the firm and championing business development initiatives with new and existing clients• Institutional project experience (K-12 Schools, Post-Secondary, Healthcare)Most importantly, you align with our core values:• Curiosity - We embrace learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.• Client Focus - We listen, understand, and exceed expectations.• Collaboration - We thrive in a team-oriented environment, valuing diverse perspectives.• Commitment - We are dedicated to delivering quality work with integrity and excellence.• Accountability - We take ownership of our work and deliver on our promises.Additional Requirements• Must be eligible to work in CanadaWhy Thinkspace?We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with outstanding benefits:• Collaborative team environment - supportive work culture• Hybrid work schedule - Flexibility to balance work and life• Flexible hours - Prioritizing work-life balance• Employee referral bonuses - Earn up to $10,000• Career growth - Mentorship from senior staff and partners• Professional development - Financial support for continuing education• Dog-friendly office - Bring your furry friends to work• Free parking available• Company events & team building activities• Extended benefit package - health/dental, life and disability, LSA & HSA spending accountReady to build a meaningful career with us? Apply today and be part of a team that's shaping the future of design!Apply Now: Send your resume and portfolio to more about us at Ability to see project from design inception to completion of construction and follow up: Advanced Ability to work closely and collaboratively with team members to develop and deliver well communicated design ideas during all phases of one or more projects: Advanced Adept in project scheduling and budgeting: Advanced Building Code knowledge and understanding: Advanced Registered or have the ability to register under AIBC: Advanced This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media Brand OpenDoor: PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of"TITLE"atOpenDoor, WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've builtOpenDoorforAmazon. OpenDoor is a unique integrationofthe best ofWPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions.Whetherat WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process.OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles ,andWPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-levelcustomercentricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor,not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients,but youarealsotaking a step to challengeyourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. Role Summary and Impact We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Implementational Planning Director. This is a full-time position based in London. The Role will report to implementational Planning lead and will manage a matrixed team of digital planners, channel planning and offshore teams. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. The Implementational Planning team creates an effective link between the Strategy & Planning teams and Activation, data and tech teams. The Implementation Planning Team ensures that comprehensive briefs are developed in collaboration with the strategy and comms teams and ensures that channel specialists meet clients' expectations by achieving campaign KPI's timely and through embedding operational excellence. They are also developing and supporting the delivery of tasks such as reporting output, offer insights and recommendations across strategic planning and agency pitches. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Synthesis: You will lead one of the lines of business within XCM supporting and organizing the digital teams to deliver on the planning, activation, application of data and optimization of campaigns. You will need to have a deep understanding of Social, Programmatic, OLV, Pan regional IO buying, Partnerships and Content to help ensure the best digital decisions in planning are made across the full spectrum of opportunities. You will be managing both local market campaigns and multi-market campaigns so being able to switch between the two will be critical. Work closely with the planning and strategy team to take block plans by media type and flighting from our communication plannings systems and agree or challenge those breakouts to deliver the optimum digital media mix. Identify ways of integrating digital plans seamlessly with offline media i.e. aligning TV spots and digital upweights, create geo based digital campaigns to support out of home placements, building a messaging approach of online that compliments offline or vice versa. You will be in charge of the media plans for all digital components, including budgets and budget tracking, final deliverable numbers, and tracking daily pacing and performance against those numbers to ensure goals are hit across all digital elements. You will also directly be leading IO based pan regional buying / partnerships with multi-market vendors when required. This includes the briefing, management of briefs and delivery of these partners i.e. Multimarket twitch, Yahoo, We transfer deals which unlock content related value for the client. Unify disparate streams of information and insights from all biddable channels, in context of client business objectives. Help teams develop integrated experience strategies across biddable & digital touchpoints, identify strategic opportunities for proprietary solutions growth in service of solving client business problems. Guide clients and key internal orexternal stakeholders on selectionand application of systems, tools and platforms, proprietary solutions, enabling themwith the proper resources andknowledge for successfulimplementation. Provides a consistent and strongPOV to clients on digital investmentdecisions and areas of optimization. Outline advanced data analytics/measurement frameworks to shape holistic measurement of performance media strategy and activation. Advises key stakeholders by continuously helping them successfully navigate through critical business changes. Leads the development, presentation, and delivery of top-quality cross-channel planning work for larger campaigns. Plans against client outcomes - quantifying objectives and the likely impact of comms on them across all biddable practice areas, in collaboration with practice leads. Accountable for the ongoing management of performance of campaign budgets and daily spend levels, bid strategies and constant monitoring of tracking to performance goals - implementing course correction decisioning when needed. Scrutinizes performance planning budgets, of assigned accounts, to identify strengths and weaknesses and ensures proper financial allocations and ensures WPP Open and Amazon's goals are protected and driven. Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients' campaigns and advise client/agency teams accordingly. Develop an advanced understanding of media channels, channel ecosystems and planning best practices. Start to translate strategic approach into planning practices for specific client briefs. Oversee campaign management, ensuring quality control and output is of the highest standard. Lead Pan regional IO and Partnerships based buying for multi- market campaigns with manager and executive. Collaboration & Leadership: Work in a complex, matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams towards our common media goals. Own deep knowledge of all WPP Open deliverables and campaign KPIs' that have been committed to Amazon and share it across biddable and digital teams when/if needed. Proactively connects, partners with regional and key local market leadership on behalf of Amazon. Ensure knowledge sharing and communication flow remains informative, connected, and proactive to help provide repeatable, consistent activation excellence for all biddable/digital channels. Monitors and ensures adherence to client and WPP Open excellence standards across practices. Proactively develops actions plans and blueprints to address any gaps and non-compliance to standards. Build and maintain client and agency relationships at a mid-senior level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders and client business. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise . Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. strong knowledge of all digital channels, technology and data and how this combines to support activation. . click apply for full job details

Business Director, Connections Planning - 6 month FTC Role: Business Director Department/Team: Connections Planning Role Objective We are recruiting a Business Director who is an exceptional and driven media planner to join our Connections Planning team. You will work on the Ford account in the UK - the biggest auto advertiser and one of the largest at Mindshare. We operate a unique 'full service' model, collaborating closely with creative and account management teams within the Ford agency structure, primarily working with VMLYR. We foster a fully integrated team approach across media, creative, and client, working across three locations: 2 days (Mon-Tue) at Ford's Dunton office (short taxi from Shenfield on the Elizabeth Line; travel costs covered), 1 day (Wed) at VML Sea Containers House, and 1 day (Thu) at Mindshare Rose Court. About the role As a senior Planning lead, your main responsibilities include directing and overseeing the creation and execution of integrated media strategies that deliver outstanding results for Ford UK. You will lead strategic planning, annual budgeting, and work with the 'Live Planner' to monitor ongoing campaign performance, focusing on channel choice and consumer/category insight. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of strategic planning and annual media strategies, leveraging audience insights and category understanding to inform campaign approaches. Guide client teams during briefings to ensure clear and actionable briefs. Relationship Management: Maintain strong partnerships with Ford UK, VMLYR, channel teams, central agency teams, and other partners. Act as the primary strategic liaison with VML teams for responsive inputs, creative assets, and delivery management. Ensure transparent communication across all campaign developments. Manage and mentor the Connections Planning team, overseeing workloads, fostering growth, and ensuring timely delivery of quality outputs. Oversee weekly status reports, maintaining accountability for campaign outcomes. Campaign and Budget Management: Manage the strategic allocation of annual and campaign-specific budgets. Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect performance. Ensure campaigns meet KPIs, adapting strategies as needed in real-time. Innovation and Collaboration: Work with central strategy teams to align local and broader strategies. Explore and introduce innovative media solutions to improve campaign effectiveness. Promote digital innovation and emerging platforms to keep Ford UK competitive. About you Proven senior experience in strategic media planning, preferably in automotive or similar industries. Ability to simplify complex client requests, visualize strategies, and guide teams effectively. Extensive experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and leading teams. Expertise in audience research and planning tools (e.g., TGI, Touchpoints), with knowledge of additional media data sources. Skilled in designing measurement frameworks with clear insights. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence in presenting to senior clients. Passionate about innovation, flexible, proactive, and a challenger mindset. Highly organized, foresightful, and able to manage priorities proactively. Committed to team development, collaboration, and continuous growth. What we offer A competitive salary aligned with experience 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off Ongoing training and development opportunities Opportunities to attend industry conferences and awards Career and personal growth Excellent pension scheme About Mindshare Mindshare is a global marketing and media services network with over £23 billion in billings worldwide. We work with leading brands like Unilever, Ford, KFC, Marks & Spencer, and TK Maxx. Our network includes 116 offices across 86 countries, dedicated to delivering competitive marketing advantages for our clients. Our approach We aim to drive Good Growth-growth that is enduring and considers people and the planet. We use media responsibly, inclusively, and sustainably, placing people at the heart of our strategies. Our values-Energy, Empathy, and Impact-inspire us to create meaningful change. Working for Mindshare We invest in our people's development and foster an inspiring environment through initiatives like our annual event, Huddle, which promotes learning and connection. Committed to Diversity & Inclusion We aspire to be the most inclusive employer in the country. Our Employee Resource Groups, including Roots, PrideM, Women in Business, Enable, Declassify, 0Borders, ADAM, and Working Parents, support this goal by fostering an inclusive culture and leading initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and confident.

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Logistics Closing date: 13 June 2025 Requisition ID: 287525 We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work/life balance. That's waiting for you right here. Supply Chain and Logistics are the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories, through the business and to our millions of customers every day. We plan around events from barbecue weekends to Sunday roasts, and who wants oven-ready cauliflower cheese to those who prefer to make it from scratch. Insight and data are everything. But so is judgement - if there's an issue or ambiguity anywhere, we're the first to spot it. There's a big transformation going on. That calls for people who champion change, bring others with them, collaborate and communicate. Because those people can go a very long way. In a nutshell : As a Demand Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring market leading product availability, driving sales growth, and optimising our inventory levels and cost to serve. In this role, you will analyse and validate demand forecasts and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and execute effective demand planning strategies. Your role is key in maintaining our commitment to customer obsession, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing our bottom line, making a tangible impact on our profitability and overall business performance. What I am accountable for: Cross functional collaboration : Build and sustain strong relationships with commercial teams, including Buyers, Range Planners, Technical, and Product Development. Hold stakeholders accountable to ensure process compliance, balancing product availability and P&L performance. Supplier Partnerships: Proactively drive the supplier agenda by fostering trust-based strategic partnerships and developing joint business plans. Focus on enhancing network operations, optimizing stock holding, improving working capital, and achieving supplier targets. Data optimisation: Use data analytics, market trends, performance metrics, and customer behaviour insights to solve complex problems, ensure data integrity and optimise supply chain systems for exceptional customer availability. Customer Focus: Apply a customer lens across all KPIs, perform root cause analysis at various levels and develop action plans that add value to both the bottom line and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Category Management: Ensure comprehensive management over category profiles, validate and communicate the impacts of future events and seasonal trade patterns to ensure success for both suppliers and retail teams. Risk Management: Anticipate and identify potential risks, proactively develop and implement contingency plans, and evaluate risks within the broader strategic planning context. Continuous Improvement: Apply a continuous improvement mindset to create and lead initiatives for your product portfolio that generate improvements in service or drive efficiencies and have a positive impact to both top line and Cost to Serve. Long-Term Planning: Drive long-term supply planning with a horizon beyond one year and consider both company ambitions and market challenges to ensure supply surety and resilience. What I need to know: Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related role within the retail industry. Supply Chain knowledge: Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, inventory management, and distribution strategies specific to the sector. Strong knowledge of best-in-class commercial forecasting methods and tools in FMCG industry. Technical & analytical skills: Experience using complex analytics, data interrogation and root cause analysis to solve complex problems and drive better outputs from demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Blue Yonder). Customer centric mindset: Ability to apply a customer focus across all KPIs and in decision making. Continuous improvement: Demonstrates end to end thinking to drive performance improvement in both processes and across all KPIs, delivering efficiencies and improvements to the P&L. Stakeholder management and collaboration: Ability to develop strong business partnering relationships, stakeholder management, and cross-functional working at all levels. Ability to tell stories and provide answers to ensure effective communication. Business Acumen: Strong business and commercial acumen with an understanding of the market context as well as Sainsbury's ambitions and challenges. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with an initiative-taking and flexible approach to changing priorities. What I need to show : Own it Deliver a wide range of tasks, and take ownership for solving problems that you identify Actively share your thoughts and are prepared to challenge others in a positive way Use business context and other information sources to make decisions Regularly review your goals with your line manager Make it better Open minded and try new ways of doing things, making things simpler where possible Adaptable and respond positively when circumstances change Show curiosity about the business beyond your immediate role Seek feedback from those you work with and understand your strengths and development areas Provide regular fair and accurate feedback to others Ask questions to understand where others are coming from. Show care and respect for how others are feeling and provide support to those around you Listen and ask questions about the needs and motivations of others to build effective relationships Regularly gather customer feedback and use this insight to continuously improve the customer experience We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

Role: Construction Programmer/Junior Planner - National Housebuilder (10-Month Contract) Location: Essex based Contract: 10 Months Full-Time A leading national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Planner to join their team on a 10-month contract, starting immediately. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile residential developments across the UK, working closely with project teams and senior leadership to keep build programmes on track and fully aligned with contractual obligations. Key Responsibilities: Update and maintain ASTA Powerproject schedules to reflect real-time progress Produce weekly Excel Progress Schedules and Progress Meeting Minutes Maintain and coordinate data across the Build Sales Tracker, Milestone Tracker, and Timber Frame schedules Support senior management with EOTs (Extensions of Time), LADs (Liquidated and Ascertained Damages), and other contractually driven deliverables Collaborate with site, commercial, and technical teams to ensure programme alignment and reporting accuracy Analyse project delays, propose mitigations, and help drive performance against key milestones Proven background as a Planner in residential construction or housebuilding Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject Confident producing and managing weekly trackers and reports in Excel Understanding of key project controls including EOTs, LADs, and contract mechanisms Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the timely delivery of high-quality homes while working with a respected, national developer. If you're interested please apply today! If you'd rather read this another time, why not let us email it to you? If you're interested in this job, please complete all fields marked with If you'd rather read this another time, why not let us email it to you? Register with us and one of our experienced consultants will work with you to find the perfect match! Follow us to keep up with the latest news and tips from the industry.