At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead brand strategy projects and mentor junior team members to drive impactful solutions.
- Company: Dynamic consultancy and creative agency working with premium brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, mental health support, and regular learning opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team socials, Christmas shutdown, and a supportive onboarding buddy scheme.
- Why this job: Shape strategic conversations at the C-suite level while building impactful brands.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years of experience in a creative or strategic agency with strong brand-building skills.
Operating at the intersection of management consultancy and creative agency, here they work at the C-suite level with clients spanning premium consumer brands to B2B companies, generating significant value through strategic rigour combined with creative excellence.
The Role
You’ll lead brand strategy projects from inception to completion, working directly with senior clients to shape project direction and outcomes. This means conducting deep research and customer insight analysis to uncover challenges and opportunities, then translating complex strategic thinking into clear, compelling solutions for internal teams and clients. You’ll mentor junior team members while developing brand strategies and creative solutions that drive measurable business impact across a diverse client portfolio. The role exists to uncover and solve client challenges through strategic thinking that bridges consultancy-level rigour with creative agency capabilities – accessing C-suite strategic conversations typically reserved for pure consultancies while maintaining brand-building focus.
The Package
- £45,000 – £60,000
- Hybrid working
- Regular learning lunches with themed knowledge-sharing sessions
- Twice-annual appraisals with development planning
- Mental health support
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Buddy scheme for onboarding
- Team socials
- Christmas shutdown
The Person
A Senior Strategist with 5-8 years of experience from a creative or strategic agency background, currently working at a mid‑to‑senior level. You have demonstrable experience building brands from the ground up, understand the full design and brand process, and can present case studies of exceeding expectations. You’re likely working at agencies serving premium clients but seeking the strategic depth and management consultancy rigour that defines this environment.
Senior Strategist in Leeds employer: Craft Agency Ltd
As a Senior Strategist at our innovative firm, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values creativity and strategic thinking, offering you the opportunity to engage with C-suite clients and lead impactful brand strategy projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide regular learning lunches, twice-annual appraisals, and mental health support, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role while enjoying a hybrid working environment and team-building activities. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that not only drives business success but also prioritises your professional development and well-being.
