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GroupM· HQ in United States

Planning Manager - 12 month FTC

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Manager · Posted: August 21, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Planning Manager, responsible for leading media planning activities and developing strategic media plans for clients. The role requires managing planning teams and ensuring effective campaign execution.
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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