Operations Director at WPP Media in London, England, United Kingdom

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. 1765 Regional Operations Director WPP Media Reports to: Client Lead About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com Life at WPP Media and Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Our Values & Behaviours At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise The Role We are looking for a high performing Regional Operating Director to steer the European media strategy for Mastercard, one of WPP Media’s newest clients.  This is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location. The Operating Director works within the WPP Global Client Solutions team. Our Worldwide team specialises in driving growth for our multinational clients looking for a unified brand presence across markets and continents that adapts to the cultural and human differences across these. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a highly organised individual who has strong client leadership experience coupled with communications planning expertise.  They should be a compelling communicator, energetic, diligent and proactive with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.  They should be fully conversant with media and able to think about building multi-channel approaches. This role is a pivotal role in the team.  They are a trusted partner to key clients at Mastercard and engaged behind a clear plan on how to grow their business.  They will be a lead contact (working alongside the Strategy Director) on key flagship regional campaigns.  They will also need to develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at WPP including the five key Divisions within the region to ensure governance of processes and ways of working. Essential Criteria Solid experience in communications planning Innovative thinker and highly engaged in cultural trends Experience in creating Digital and Social first strategies Strong communicator both with internal and external teams Effective project management skills Evidence of co-driving thought-leadership with clients and internal teams Experience building centralised guidance to local market teams Ability to collaborate across integrated multifunctional agency groups (internal / external) and multiple European divisions (clusters of markets). Understanding of the economic dynamics and integrated media strategies needed to drive growth in B2C & B2B environments. Direct-report/Management experience Responsibilities Help to support the overall account vision, developed in partnership with the Regional Client Lead and Global team. Lead contact with the Mastercard client on flagship Regional campaign projects including Mastercard’s prestigious partnerships with UEFA Champions League and F1, working alongside Strategy Director and Biddable Lead Instigate and co-create thought leadership to provoke new conversations or project opportunities with clients. Build trusted relationships with clients and partner agency teams. Collaboration with advanced analytics & planning teams to build & translate communication strategies into impactful media plans. Timely management of key projects and briefs, bringing in specialist teams where needed, and meeting client expectation. Management of Operations Associate Director, responsible for helping to improve efficiencies on the account and driving integration/governance with division teams Lead and inspire others directly or as a matrixed team Working closely with the WPP Media Client Leaders and Planners in the five Mastercard clusters across Europe: UK&I, Central (Poland), North (Stockholm), West (Madrid), Southeast (Romania) Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Noticefor more information on how we process the information you provide.