**Company description** **Who We Are in the UK?** **Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.** We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. **How we accelerate** + **Planning** : an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns + **Intelligence** : a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people + **Trading** : a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees + **Relationships** : a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency + **People** : a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers **Our Commitment** We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. **Overview** We’re looking for a **Planning Account Director** to lead UK planning for one of the most recognised FMCG portfolios in the world. This is a rare opportunity to work across household-name brands with global heritage and cultural relevance—brands that consumers have grown up with, buy every day, and talk about with passion. From seasonal moments that dominate store shelves to bold, category-challenging campaigns, you’ll be driving the strategic and creative thinking that connects these brands with audiences in meaningful, memorable ways. You’ll collaborate closely with creative partners, activation teams, and media owners to deliver campaigns that are as innovative as they are effective. **What you’ll be doing** + Leading the planning and delivery of campaigns across multiple brands and categories + Collaborating with creative, content, and activation teams to ensure integrated, innovative ideas come to life + Building strong client relationships, acting as their trusted planning partner + Using insight and data to inform strategy and media selection + Managing a team of planners, developing their skills and ensuring operational excellence **What we’re looking for** + Proven media planning experience at AD/Senior Manager level, ideally in FMCG or consumer brands + Strong client leadership skills, with a track record of building trusted partnerships + Creative and strategic thinking, with the ability to challenge and inspire + Experience delivering cross-media campaigns, including digital, AV, and experiential + A collaborative and proactive approach to work **Why this role** This is a chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting brands, with the opportunity to create work that’s seen, remembered, and talked about. You’ll be part of a supportive team with access to Spark Foundry’s global network, working on campaigns that push creative and media boundaries. **Additional information** **Spark** has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe 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. + **HELP@HAND 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 our benefits 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 Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). \#LI-KE1