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UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com

Role Description

A communications manager is a pivotal role in any client team. They are the bridge between strategy and execution. A good manager is connected to daily campaign delivery while managing upwards to push wider agency initiatives.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team as Comms Manager and lead the planning work across a number of Kenvue brands, with a particular focus on coordinating across our Nordic Markets. Primarily, you will be working with our Nordic market counterparts to coordinate and optimise planning to be consistent with the rest of the region.

You will be the voice of authority for our UK based clients and will work with the regional markets to ensure campaign delivery. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media-owners and other UM planning staff. You will need to be able to take a client brief, understand it and work with internal stakeholders to create a best in class media plan that you can present to your client. You will work with junior staff members to ensure that the campaign is set up, optimised and reported on to the high levels expected by our clients.

This role is a combination of planning and buying media primarily across display (direct & programmatic), Press, OOH, TV, VOD as well as opportunities to explore other suitable platforms if needed. You’ll be expected to manage a range of products, consistently going above and beyond for clients and delivering innovative solutions where possible.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day to day management of client relationships, along with the rest of the team, earning the trust and respect of the client and key contacts.
Work closely with the Nordic UM/Kenvue teams to build strategic and innovative plans that are reflective of the core brand strategy
Collaborate with local UK brand leads to ensure consistency of brand planning across the region
Develop deep understanding of client’s products and business challenges
Responsible for the delivery of the Moments Planning process.
Understanding audience’s that can unlock growth for client business and use consumer insights to build and shape the communication approach
Add strategic value where possible. Deliver insight led reports to clients to assist in evolving the media approach and build learnings and optimisations to make campaigns better.
Manage and support the junior members of the team in:
- Coordination of market plans inc. campaign live dates and creative delivery
- High quality accuracy of media plans and financial diligence
- Deliver insightful documents ( planning through to PCAs)
Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams so as to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation
Share knowledge and understanding across the team and wider agency
Understands the importance of brilliant basics and how client servicing is key to building strong relationships with clients.
Follows processes and procedures put in place for effective delivery of campaigns, performance reports and finance reconciliations to meet client expectations.

Desired Skills & Experience

A media planner with experience across large/fast paced brands and is passionate about media and the role an agency can play in the evolving communications mix
Experience working with and coordinating international markets (preferably Nordics)
Knowledge of the Nordic media mix would be beneficial but not required
Expertise in using audience planning tools such as TGI, YouGov, Comscore & Touchpoints, Power Point, Excel and finance programs such as DDS and Prisma.
Highly organised individual with experience in managing digital (particularly programmatic) campaigns
Brilliant communication and relationship-building skills
Highly personable, collaborative and team-oriented
Enthusiastic and pro-active, always looking to make positive contributions and get involved

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 [email protected] 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)
Retail discounts
Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
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
Independent mortgage advice
Financial education
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

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