At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic projects and inspire creative teams for high-profile accounts.
- Company: Join JKR London, a vibrant agency in the heart of Shoreditch.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic, creative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on brand strategies and work with top clients.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in brand strategy, with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59800 - 75000 £ 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
