DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands' business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. We are excited to be looking for a new Strategy Director to join the team! This Strategy Director will join a London based service whose specialism is producing award winning, digital and social, creative campaigns and content for a variety of well known and culturally current clients. We are looking for a Strategy Director to create & execute top class strategies that allow us to deliver creative excellence for our clients across a range of briefs. To work on these diverse briefs we currently have an excellent roster of creative skillsets and the current creative team includes specialists in editorial, influencer, content, campaign, branding, production and more. The Strategy Director will work & integrate with the creative specialist and guide these creative disciplines as well as wider teams, such as media, tech, data. The UK Strategy offering is small yet mighty and collaborates with wider EMEA Strategy teams. This person will ensure that we continue those relationships with wider EMEA and global strategy teams to identify talent, resources and shared processes and tools. The Strategy Director will be expected to deliver: Creative Excellence: we are focussed on the work and this person will be a key player in ensuring top class strategies across a range of briefs, with a lean into social, influencer and culture led contentInnovation: instillmarket-leading innovations in digital and social strategy that our clients couldn't get anywhere elseProvoke: inspire the team to deliver big & bold ideas with impact, all aimed to deliver on our clients' business challenges or ambitions. Building & maintaining trusted client relationships: being on speed dial for our clients to align on challenges, opportunities or ambitions. In this, utilising the most advanced thinking and approaches to deliver incremental improvements on ROI for any type of business. Lead and guide: a range of (creative) strategic disciplines. from social, to influencer, to TTLKEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe role of Strategy Director is exciting, varied and constantly evolving. Nurture and build out our team of talented strategists from every aspect of the marketing disciplineLead hands on with one key account to drive the most pioneering work. Ensure creative excellence by closely collaborating with the existing creative teams. Work closely with wider EMEA and UK and global strategy teams to identify talent and resources and shared processes and toolingLead- and guide a range of (creative) strategic disciplines; from social, to influencer, to TTLInnovate our offering working closely with tech, creative, media and analytics to ensure we are delivering market-leading strategic approaches to our clientsUpping the benchmark of the work and ensuring we are leading the industry by pushing the boundaries of what's possible while delivering incremental improvements on ROILead and participate in new business pitches; locally and globally Serve as a thought leader across the business and externally on topics of planning, strategy and innovation. A high level of relevant experience within a strategy-focused role in an agency settingA solid understanding & experience within digital and social media, including social, editorial and influencer strategy. Experience in using cultural trends and insights to create compelling social-first contentAbility to work with senior clients on key strategy projects and comfortable presenting to C-level audiencesAbility to train, share and democratise strategic skill sets across the agency. Very efficient, producing significant output with minimal wasted effortFocused under pressure and can get stuff done on a tight deadlineLoves learning and teaching new thingsGreat interpersonal and listening skillsVery organised, with a high attention to detailWE OFFER:A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policiesPension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday. Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.At DEPT, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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At DEPT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a flexible hybrid working policy that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to social responsibility, as evidenced by our Certified B Corp status and global DEPT Cares Month, ensures that you will be part of a team that not only values your contributions but also makes a positive impact in the community.
