At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic planning and create impactful communication strategies for global clients.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Hearts & Science, part of Omnicom Media Group.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, tailored development, and access to top tools and talent.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape innovative strategies that drive real change and growth for brands worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in agency settings with expertise in audience strategy and digital activation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70089 £ per year.
At Hearts & Science International, we help clients turn change into competitive advantage—connecting audience insight, culture, data and creativity to deliver smarter, faster growth worldwide.
The role involves translating complex brand and business challenges into clear, actionable communication activities. You’ll lead the creation of work from end‑to‑end—from brief, to audience insight to communications strategy through to activation and measurement—working with a team of specialists to ensure our work creates commercial impact for our clients.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with global and regional stakeholders to define clear strategic direction in response to client briefs
- Create integrated communication frameworks across brand, performance and always‑on activity
- Build global audience and journey frameworks using data, research and cultural insight
- Translate strategy into precise, platform‑ready plans and digital activation with clear measurement
- Identify opportunities to innovate in data application, emerging technology, media formats and partnerships
- Turn data into compelling narratives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Coach and collaborate, elevating planning excellence across the network
What You’ll Bring
- Significant agency experience with global clients
- Strong expertise in audience strategy, journey planning and digital activation
- Proven ability to deliver clear, compelling strategic recommendations
- Fluency across platforms, tools and measurement approaches
- A collaborative, curious mindset with strong emotional intelligence
- Experience leading cross‑market strategy with sensitivity to cultural nuance
Why join us
You’ll work at the centre of a connected global network, with access to leading tools, talent and learning. We support your growth with tailored development, exposure to diverse markets, and the opportunity to shape work that truly makes an impact.
Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group, we support flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely). Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, with flexibility to adjust around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30.
International Strategic Planning Director - On Running in London employer: Hearts & Science
At Hearts & Science, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that champions collaboration and innovation. Located in the vibrant city of London, our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, tailored development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge tools and talent, all while making a meaningful impact for our global clients.
