Connection Strategy & Media Manager (12‑Month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Join Costa Coffee as a Connection Strategy & Media Manager on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will lead the planning and optimisation of paid, owned and earned media across the EMENA region, ensuring campaigns achieve maximum reach, relevance and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media plans for paid, owned and earned channels across EMENA.
• Partner with local market, Retail and AFH teams to align media activities with business objectives.
• Leverage consumer insights, media expertise and AI‑enabled tools to improve performance, localisation and ROI.
• Monitor and optimise campaign performance to deliver measurable results.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in media strategy, planning and optimisation.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret consumer insights.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and markets.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled media tools and data‑driven decision making.

Required skills

What we offer

• Share Investment Plan allowing ownership of Coca‑Cola shares.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on business and individual performance.
• Smart pension with up to 10% employer matching.
• Financial Support Fund for unexpected personal pressures.
• Discounts on Costa stores and other participating retailers.
• Private medical cover through a private healthcare scheme.