Strategy Director (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Strategy Director (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Dangote Industries Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead strategic projects and manage high-profile client relationships.
  • Company: Join JKR London, a vibrant agency in the heart of Shoreditch.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and Bupa Healthcare.
  • Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
  • Why this job: Make an impact on global brands while inspiring creative teams.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years in brand strategy with strong presentation skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

We're currently looking for an experienced Strategy Director to join JKR London on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. You'll take the strategic lead on longstanding, high‑profile accounts, running senior client relationships independently and representing JKR's thinking at the most senior level.

The Strategy Director's role is to lead, manage and deliver strategic projects, translating clients' business and brand priorities, along with cultural and category insights, into opportunities for the brand. They support creative development through strong interdepartmental collaboration, inspiring creative and design teams as the voice of the consumer, ensuring work is strategically aligned, while building close relationships with client teams.

  • 8+ years of brand strategy experience, with at least 2 years operating at Strategy Director level or equivalent scope
  • Background in a branding, design or creative agency environment, with brand and design strategy as your core discipline
  • Demonstrable FMCG/CPG category experience, ideally including food, beverage or snacking brands
  • A portfolio of work spanning global markets and senior client stakeholders
  • Strong working knowledge of how branding and design strategy can solve business challenges, and how brands can activate across all touchpoints
  • Exceptional narrative‑writing skills, able to distil complex information into clear, compelling stories that inspire clients and creative teams
  • Skilled at writing simple, clear and inspirational briefs for creative and design
  • A confident and influential presenter, comfortable delivering pitches and client presentations
  • Strong project management and organisational skills, with an eye for detail
  • Available to commit to a 12‑month fixed‑term contract starting September 2026

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression.

Competitive salary, lively Shoreditch studio location, hybrid working policy, minimum 2 days per week in the London studio, Bupa Healthcare, including dental option, income protection.

Dangote Industries Limited

Contact Details:

Dangote Industries Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Strategy Director (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Brand Strategy
Client Relationship Management
Cultural Insights
Category Insights
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Consumer Advocacy
FMCG/CPG Experience