At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic projects for high-profile accounts and inspire creative teams.
- Company: Join JKR London, a vibrant agency in the heart of Shoreditch.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous holiday perks.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Make an impact in branding while collaborating with top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in brand strategy, with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Strategy Director to join JKR London on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering a period of maternity leave.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and deliver strategic projects for high‑profile accounts.
- Translate clients’ business and brand priorities, cultural and category insights, into brand opportunities.
- Support creative development through strong inter‑departmental collaboration.
- Inspire creative and design teams as the voice of the consumer, ensuring strategic alignment of work.
- Build close relationships with client teams and lead senior client relationships independently.
Requirements
- 8+ years of brand strategy experience, with at least 2 years at Strategy Director level or equivalent.
- Background in a branding, design or creative agency environment, with brand and design strategy as the 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, distilling complex information into clear, compelling stories.
- Skilled at writing simple, clear, 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.
Benefits
- 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 & life insurance
- Classpass credits
- Group personal pension
- 25 days holiday + time given at Christmas and New Year
- Summer Fridays (x 2)
- Birthday day off
- After Probation
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Referral scheme for new hires
- 2 weeks work from anywhere, by agreement with line manager
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.
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Strategy Director (12-month Fixed Term Contract) in London employer: JKR
JKR is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and creative work environment in the heart of Shoreditch, where collaboration thrives among talented teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including healthcare, and flexible working policies, JKR ensures that its team members can flourish both personally and professionally while contributing to iconic FMCG brands.
