Senior Planning Coordinator
- Job ID
- Job ID 76094
- Team
- Team Digital & Marketing
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary From £36,400
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 24/06/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 08/07/2026
Summary
As a Senior Planning Coordinator, you will be the analytical engine behind our high-volume Studio, ensuring the seamless end-to-end delivery of model photography.
You’ll hit the ground running to optimise our workflows and influence strategic decision-making through expert data insights.
Based at our Enderby Head Office, you’ll work closely with the Studio Planning Lead and collaborate daily with Creative, Production and Styling teams. While you'll be supported by a talented team, we are looking for a specialist who can provide impact with their advanced technical skills to keep our fast-paced environment moving.
What you’ll take on
You will maintain and enhance our planning tools and trackers, using your knowledge of Asana and Power BI to ensure data accuracy and forward visibility.
You will lead the operational planning for model imagery across your assigned departments, ensuring efficient scheduling and making sure every product reaches the set on time.
You will drive our data strategy by supporting the Planning Lead with capacity reviews and resourcing discussions, using data-driven insights to fuel continuous improvement.
You will proactively remove blockers by collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and ensure there are no delays to our delivery timelines or shoot quality.
You will provide day-to-day guidance to Planning Coordinators, helping them manage their priorities and maintain clear, joined-up communication across the studio.
What you’ll bring
You possess confident proficiency in Power BI and Asana, which allows you to generate complex reports and manage high-volume workflows from your first day.
You have an agile mindset and thrive in fast-paced, creative environments, bringing the proactive and professional attitude needed to handle pressure and adapt to change.
Your exceptional organisational flair and natural eye for detail mean you can juggle multiple deadlines without losing focus.
You are a collaborative spirit and a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with various stakeholders to work toward a common goal.
Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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Team Overview
The Digital & Marketing team brings creativity, technology, and insight together. From bold campaigns and boundary-pushing design to product innovation, digital evolution, and vital data support, these teams shape seamless experiences and drive the business forward.
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