Senior Media Strategist

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the following link: here

Role Overview

As a Senior Media Strategist, you will lead the development and execution of outstanding media strategies, ensuring alignment with overarching marketing and commercial objectives. You will coordinate a dedicated team of media planners responsible for leading a total annual media spend of £70m, playing a key role in crafting media strategy and optimizing efficiency.

This role requires a strong strategic demeanor, outstanding analytical skills, and the ability to lead key media partnerships. You will be instrumental in evaluating media effectiveness, optimizing campaign success, and demonstrating insights to drive continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic media plans in partnership with the brand team and media agency.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of media activity across multiple channels, including TV, Video on Demand, Radio, Digital Audio, Print, Out of Home, and Partnerships.
• Ensure that all media plans are aligned with business objectives and support the overall marketing strategy.
• Lead the evaluation of media efficiency through Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM), providing insights that drive future media investment decisions.
• Support in contract negotiations and renewals for multi-million-pound media partnerships, ensuring the best value and outcomes for the business.
• Work closely with internal teams (Creative, Brand, Commercial, Insight, Digital Media, and Finance) to ensure seamless execution of media plans.
• Oversee budget management, ensuring media spend is on-budget, signed off, and tracked accurately.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing media team, encouraging a culture of partnership and excellence.

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required

• Extensive experience in media strategy, planning, and effectiveness measurement within a large-scale organization.
• Strong expertise in Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) and data-driven media decision-making.
• Shown success in leading large media budgets and delivering impactful campaigns.
• Experience in contract negotiations and leading key media partnerships.
• Outstanding partner leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with a passion for team development.
• Excellent attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide clear updates to senior stakeholders.

What we’ll offer you:

• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid work arrangement that supports your wellbeing & lifestyle.
• EUR 1,000 learning fund
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Competitive family policies and benefits
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
• Unlimited holiday

We’re working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the following link: here