The Opportunity

A fast-growing, integrated creative agency is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Strategist to join their team. If you’re a Senior Planner ready to step up or an established strategist looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you! This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you will play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of the agency, working with major brands, and driving bold, creative ideas.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team, supporting the agency’s continued growth as it expands its creative capabilities and establishes its position within the strategic and creative community. As the right-hand strategist to the Head of Strategy, you’ll have a significant impact on both clients and the agency’s trajectory.

The Role

As a Senior Strategist, you’ll lead strategic initiatives that inspire bold, insight-driven ideas. Working across multiple clients, projects, and pitches, you’ll help set the direction for high-profile creativity. This is a chance to make an immediate impact, with the potential to be promoted to Planning Director within 12-18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver brand-driven strategies for integrated campaigns.
• Client Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic counsel and guiding clients through the creative process.
• Pitching & Proposals: Lead strategy development for pitches, ensuring alignment with client goals. Supporting the writing of RFI documents.
• Research & Insight: Conduct or manage qualitative and quantitative research to uncover valuable insights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with creatives and account managers to execute strategies effectively.
• Autonomy & Growth: Run your own projects and brands with support from the Head of Planning.
• Thought-leadership: Contribute towards raising the agency’s profile with ad-hoc thought pieces, industry or category commentary.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Proven brand strategy experience with strong case studies.
• Curiosity about people, brands, and emerging trends.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy basics, integrated campaigns, and social.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research.
• Independence, collaboration, and the ability to challenge ideas constructively.

Ideally, you’ll be:

• A strategist from a top agency, seeking more autonomy and agility.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects while owning key brands.
• A strong collaborator who builds trust with creatives and clients.

What We Offer

• Autonomy & Growth: Shape your career in a dynamic agency.
• Creative Freedom: A non-hierarchical, fast-paced environment where ideas thrive.
• Career Development: Clear paths for promotion, including Planning Director potential.
• Collaborative Team: A culture of creativity, inclusion, and authenticity.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid remote and in-office flexibility.

Why Join?

Be part of a tight-knit team with big ambitions, working on exciting projects that push boundaries. If you’re a Senior Strategist ready to make your mark, apply now!