2 minutes ago
Strategy Director - Branding
£75000.00 - £85000.00 per annum
We are working with a leading independent, brand consultancy is seeking an experienced Strategy Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its strategic offering.This is an opportunity to lead strategy for globally recognised brands and ambitious challengers, influencing not only client outcomes but also the direction of the agency itself. Working at the intersection of business, brand, culture, and creativity, you'll develop strategies that create commercially successful, culturally relevant, and unmistakable brands.You'll lead strategic programmes from insight through to implementation, partnering closely with Design and Client Services teams to ensure strategic thinking is translated into exceptional creative work. You'll also build trusted relationships with senior clients, facilitating strategic conversations at board and C-suite level while helping drive agency growth through new business and thought leadership.Beyond client work, you'll play an important leadership role, mentoring strategists, raising the quality of strategic thinking across the business, and helping shape the agency's strategic capability and reputation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead brand strategy projects from discovery through to delivery.Develop brand positioning, architecture, portfolio, messaging, and growth strategies.Design and direct research programmes, translating insights into clear strategic recommendations.Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic advisor.Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure strategy inspires outstanding brand experiences.Support business development through pitches, organic growth, thought leadership, and your professional network.Mentor and develop the strategy team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.About YouSignificant experience in brand strategy within a branding or creative agency is essential. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is solely client-side, within management consultancy, or general marketing.You'll bring:A proven track record of leading complex brand strategy programmes for major clients.Expertise across brand positioning, architecture, messaging, and portfolio strategy.Outstanding storytelling, facilitation, and presentation skills.Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour and cultural trends.Design literacy and curiosity about the impact of digital innovation, technology, and AI on brands.The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and C-suite decision-makers.A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others and elevating strategic thinking.What's on OfferThe opportunity to shape strategy for globally recognised brands and ambitious challenger businesses.A senior leadership position with genuine influence over clients, projects, and agency growth.A collaborative, creative, and strategically ambitious studio environment.The chance to help define the future direction of a highly respected independent consultancy.Competitive salary and benefits.London-based, studio-first working. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.