* Job Reference: 2479558671\-2 * Date Posted: 25 November 2025 * Recruiter: We Are Aspire * Location: City, Manchester * Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 * Sector: Business development, Creative \& design, Print * Job Type: Permanent **Job Description** ------------------- Would you like to join an insight\-led agency working with some of the UK's most recognisable retail, destination, and leisure brands? This growing business blends creativity with commercial thinking to deliver impactful, multi\-channel campaigns. As the Media Planning Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive agency offering the opportunity to work on high\-profile offline media campaigns while contributing to wider integrated/digital campaigns and projects across the business. **The Role:** * Negotiate and purchase advertising space across TV, radio, print, and OOH * Deliver branding campaigns that align with media plans, audience insight, and client objectives * Build strong relationships with media owners to secure competitive rates and added value * Manage budgets, timelines, and performance forecasts * Work closely with senior team members on multi\-channel media strategies * Monitor campaign delivery and produce clear, insightful reporting * Stay on top of industry trends and new offline media opportunities * Option to support integrated and digital media activity where relevant **The Candidate:** * 2\+ years' experience in traditional media planning or buying (agency experience preferred) * Strong understanding of TV, radio, OOH, and print media * Ability to interpret audience data and turn insights into smart media buys * Confident negotiator with strong supplier\-management skills * Highly organised with excellent time\-management abilities * Bonus: basic digital media knowledge or a willingness to learn We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer