Global Planning Manager

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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 Global Planning Manager - Meta (Public Affairs) | Spark Foundry We're hiring a Global Planning Manager to join our team working on the public affairs side of the Meta account. This is a unique opportunity to support campaigns that sit at the intersection of media, policy and reputation-helping shape how Meta shows up across international markets. You'll be at the centre of it all-bringing clarity to complex work, connecting teams, and helping deliver campaigns that land thoughtfully and effectively. If you're interested in work that has real-world impact and spans multiple markets, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing: Bring together public affairs media plans across markets, ensuring everything connects back to a clear global direction Work closely with local teams to stay aligned on messaging, campaign delivery and key policy moments Help translate broader public affairs strategies into practical, well-coordinated media plans Manage timelines, requests and updates so campaigns run smoothly across multiple regions Turn campaign data and reporting into clear insights that inform future activity and decision-making Lead regular client updates, keeping conversations clear, focused and grounded in what matters most Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment Skills we're looking for: Experience in media planning (agency or similar), ideally with exposure to multi-market work Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once A clear communicator who can build strong relationships across different teams and markets Comfortable working with data and using it to support recommendations A collaborative approach and willingness to share ideas and support others Proactive and open to learning, with a steady and thoughtful approach to problem-solving Experience supporting or mentoring others, or an interest in developing those skills Additional information Spark Foundry offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Spark Foundry, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included. #LI-KE1