With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

THE CLIENT

Publicis “Power of One” solution for LEGO, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind – to be LEGO’s partner in unlocking transformative growth in the evolving play landscape. We’ll build upon LEGO’s legacy as a kids’ playmate, evolving to become a leading playmaker in entertainment. We are a team of master builders who all share a passion for the LEGO brand & play!

Our London-based Global and Western Europe team will comprise of around 100 people who are dedicated to LEGO’s business. Supporting up to 55 markets across the world, who are a true extension of our team.

THE ROLE

This role will be focused on leading planning and delivery of programmatic trading for our client LEGO. The Programmatic Manager will work with Executives to deliver on planning, set up, delivery or programmatic media campaigns, including optimisation and leading on trading. The role will including planning campaigns, delivering media plans, strategic recommendations and identifying innovation opportunities. The team is responsible for both Brand, Performance and Tactical campaigns delivered at a regional, national, and global level. This gives the successful candidate huge opportunity to grow within the team, as well contribute their own knowledge, expertise, and point of views.

• Drive for Results – Be action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; eager to learn and apply new initiatives to increase performance within the team and for the client.
• Read data – Able to draw insights from data analysis and suggest recommendations.
• Work in a team – Be seen as a team player and is collaborative, easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaborations; can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interest and yet be fair to other groups.

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we 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 which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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