**Company description** **We help brands make BOLD** **MOVES** Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.” Now we hear _“Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”_ _“Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”_ _“Make me the most loved brand in my industry”_ These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. **This is why** **Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.** Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. **Bold Moves bring bigger ROI** This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency. **Our Commitment** At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency. **Overview** **"Help shape some of the UK’s most iconic brands through bold, strategic thinking."** At **Zenith** , we empower brands to make bold moves that drive real growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, we’re a media agency with global scale, local knowledge, and award-winning innovation. Now we’re looking for a confident, detail-obsessed **Planning Manager** to join our high-performing team on one of the most awarded accounts in the industry: **Reckitt** . This is an exciting opportunity to work across a portfolio of well-known household brands—including a global hygiene leader with a track record for **purpose-driven campaigns** and high-profile partnerships. **Why this role?** + **Award-winning work:** Reckitt has been named _Advertiser of the Year_ and the account has brought home **15+ industry awards** since 2023, including recognition for a Gogglebox partnership that reignited the conversation around public hygiene. + **AV-led planning** : A great opportunity to build (or grow) your expertise in AV media planning, with growing exposure to other channels + **Big name, agile client:** Reckitt’s team is experienced and fast-paced. You’ll be working alongside ex-agency marketers who appreciate smart thinking and value collaboration over fluff. + **Exciting brand briefs:** From content partnerships to public health initiatives and culturally relevant campaigns, these brands are committed to **media innovation with impact** . **Your role in the team:** You’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of media planning across three brands in the Reckitt portfolio, working closely with the Planning Director, investment teams and specialists. Your focus will be on AV, with exposure to other channels and performance media. You'll complement an experienced team, including a dedicated AV lead, and play a key role in managing client relationships, campaign development, and project management. **What we’re looking for:** + A **seasoned Account Manager** or very strong Senior Exec ready for a step up + **Client leadership** – confident in managing relationships and comfortable speaking up + Experience (or strong interest) in **AV planning** , with the ambition to lead across campaigns + Strong **project and process management** – someone who keeps things moving and spotless + Great at **prioritising, pushing back when needed** , and keeping internal and external teams aligned + Someone who complements the team with strong attention to detail, proactivity, and positive energy **What you’ll get in return:** + Work on one of the **most recognised and respected media accounts in the UK** + A strong and **diverse team culture** , with a healthy mix of introverts and extroverts + Support and mentoring to grow into a future Planning Director role + A chance to shape creative, innovative campaigns that are genuinely making a difference **Additional information** **Zenith UK** 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