GroupM· HQ in United States

Associate Director, Planning (12 Month Mat Cover FTC)

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 23, 2026 · Verified: Sep 23, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Provides media planning leadership on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Directs planning strategy, team guidance, and client deliverables during the coverage period.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of GroupM. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

Legacy media buying and planning network within WPP.

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