Media Operations Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover
Location: London, hybrid
Contract: Approximately 12-month fixed-term contract
Start date: October / November 2026
Salary: £55-58k
We’re partnering with a global media agency to recruit a Media Operations Manager for a maternity cover contract, working on an international luxury account.
This role requires hands-on experience in digital media operations, creative trafficking or Ad Ops across both Display and Paid Social. You’ll oversee the accurate and timely delivery of global digital campaigns, working closely with central implementation teams, local market agencies and an offshore Ad Ops function.
Reporting to the Media Operations Director, you’ll also line manage one Senior Media Operations Executive.
The role
You’ll take a central role in managing end-to-end creative activation, ensuring campaign assets are trafficked and implemented accurately, on time and in line with campaign guidelines.
Alongside day-to-day delivery, you’ll help improve workflows, strengthen operational standards and maintain consistency across markets. This is an opportunity to combine practical campaign expertise with international coordination and people management.
Key responsibilities
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Oversee creative trafficking and campaign implementation across Display and Paid Social.
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Coordinate global implementation teams, local market agencies and offshore Ad Ops colleagues to deliver campaigns against agreed timelines.
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Ensure campaign delivery follows creative specifications, campaign guidelines and established quality standards.
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Identify potential delivery risks, resolve operational issues and communicate priorities clearly to stakeholders.
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Maintain and improve trafficking processes, workflows and documentation to support accurate and consistent execution.
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Support data governance and quality across markets, helping ensure campaign outputs are reliable and actionable.
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Work with local teams to align technology usage and support the assessment of new tools and operational capabilities.
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Contribute to best practice across buying operations, brand reputation, privacy and financial processes.
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Line manage, support and develop a Senior Media Operations Executive.
About you
You’ll bring approximately three to four years’ relevant experience in digital media operations, creative trafficking or Ad Ops, with proven hands-on expertise across both Display and Paid Social.
You’ll also have:
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Experience coordinating campaign delivery across multiple markets and teams.
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A structured, organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
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The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, recognising when additional support is needed.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex information into clear actions.
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Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues.
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A proactive approach to troubleshooting and improving ways of working.
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Confidence building relationships with stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
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An analytical mindset and an interest in developing your knowledge of media technology, data and operations.
Excel proficiency would be beneficial. Experience working on international accounts would also be valuable.