Media Planner, Performance, (Paid Media Executive)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3554 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and FINN Partners is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
FINN Partners is a fast-growing, global independent marketing agency recognised for its bold ideas and collaborative spirit. Our expertise spans integrated marketing, media, and creative services, offering clients a unified team focused on business and brand growth. The Performance Media team leads performance strategy across paid search, social, programmatic, and audience insights, while the Brand Media team leads brand strategy across narrative and channel selection. The two teams build every media plan together, aligned to a single business outcome. Media joins client engagements at the earliest stages, working alongside strategy and creative to develop one integrated campaign. As the team grows, we're looking for a Media Planner ready to build hands-on performance media expertise across paid search, paid social, and programmatic.
More about the role
As a Media Planner, Performance, you will strive to understand your clients' businesses and any challenges they face. You’ll drum up new ways to help them drive their business forward.
You'll work on building paid advertising campaigns on Meta, Google, TikTok, display platforms, and other social platforms.
You’ll be responsible for planning & building campaigns for our clients with the support of our in-house Paid Media team, whether that’s driving conversions or launching awareness campaigns.
Your daily tasks include media planning, ad-buying, optimizing performance, and reporting.
- Participate in the development of integrated media plans and strategies
- Oversee end-to-end management of media campaigns
- Implement and monitor tracking of KPIs and overall ROI
- Execute a wide variety of online media (including display, video, paid social, and PPC)
- Construct and deliver detailed reports every month
- Conduct industry, competitive, and audience research using media tools and agency resources
- Daily pacing and budget tracking
- Stay up-to-date with media trends and best practices
- Learn the latest media platforms/tools
- G Suite (sheets, docs, slides), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Self-serve social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok)
At FINN Partners, we believe our strength comes from our people and the perspectives they bring. As a global, independent agency built on collaboration and entrepreneurship, we know that creativity and communications thrive when informed by diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas!
We are committed to building teams that reflect the world we live in and the audiences we serve. By bringing together talented individuals with different viewpoints, we are better equipped to deliver bold thinking, foster meaningful connections, and create impactful work for our clients. Your unique perspective is not only valued - it’s essential to how we innovate and succeed together.
We also believe that great work happens through connection and collaboration. Our teams operate in a hybrid environment that supports in-person collaboration alongside flexibility. We encourage open conversations around individual needs and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and beyond
Where You’ll Work
We're a remote-first workplace, with optional in-office days available at our London office.
How To Apply
Please upload your resume and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary.
While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with FINN Partners, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising and marketing associate professionals (SOC 3554) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £27,404–40,404
- Median £32,760
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. FINN Partners holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3554 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.