Jungle Creations is looking for a Senior Strategist who is a sharp social thinker and a confident builder with AI. Most of your time will go on client work: leading social strategy for some of our biggest brand partners, from insight through to creative direction and measurement. You may also get exposure to pitches when the opportunities arise. The rest of your time goes on building. You will regularly own innovation-led projects, from internal tools and automations to new products and thought leadership, working side by side with our Data & Insights team. If you are a strategist at heart, but also want to make things, this role gives you room for both., Client strategy
- Lead social strategy across a portfolio of clients, from always-on to campaigns, built on a clear insight, tension and proposition tied to business goals.
- Work with Data & Insights to turn social data, performance results and cultural signals into strategy, rather than treating data as a reporting step at the end.
- Brief and partner with creative, production, creator and paid teams so strategy shapes the work all the way through.
- Present to clients with confidence, challenge their thinking, and make the complex simple.
- Support the Strategy Director on pitches, bringing research, insight and strategic thinking to new business.
- A strategist first. You find the insight others miss, build a sharp argument, and connect social ideas to commercial outcomes.
- Fluent in social and culture. You understand how platforms, creators and communities behave, and you have a strong instinct for what will travel.
- A builder. When a task is slow or repetitive, you build something to fix it. You have made tools, automations or apps with AI, and you can explain how they work.
- Curious and entrepreneurial. You look for new ways to solve problems, ship before things are perfect, and take ownership without waiting to be asked. You may have worked in a start-up or built something of your own, though that is not a requirement.
- Good judgement with AI. You know where AI helps, where it gets things wrong, and when a human should check the output.
- A clear communicator. You write well, present with confidence, and can explain technical work to people who are not technical.
- Collaborative. You enjoy working across strategy, data, creative and client teams, and you share what you learn.
Building and innovation
- Regularly own innovation-led projects, such as internal tools, automated workflows, prototypes and new product ideas for Jungle and our clients.
- Use AI tools beyond chat (Claude Code, automation platforms, custom assistants, vibe-coded apps) to make the team faster and the work better.
- Build responsibly: test what you make, protect client data, and document tools so others can use and maintain them.
- Share what works, raising the AI confidence of the wider agency.
Thought leadership
- Turn what we learn from clients, our owned brands and our own experiments into points of view, articles and newsletter content.
- Help shape Jungle's strategic products and ways of working as the department evolves.
Job Benefits
What's in It for You? At Jungle, we value our people and offer a range of perks to enhance your experience with us:
- Free daily breakfast
- Dog friendly office
- Pension scheme & salary sacrifice
- Generous holiday allowance, including your birthday off
- Eye care support
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Regular social events and direct communication with leadership
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and awards
- Long-service awards
- High street discount vouchers
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Jungle Life
We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting into it. At Jungle Creations, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate different perspectives, encourage innovation, and create a sense of belonging where everyone can thrive.
Our Mission
'We exist to create ideas that get people to thrive online and in the real world.'
Our Values
- Collaborate - We work together to achieve great things
- Innovate - We push boundaries and find creative solutions
- Champion - We support and uplift each other
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, feel valued and empowered.
If you require any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
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Social Strategist in Ilford employer: Jungle Creations
At Jungle, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture. Our team thrives in a dynamic environment where creativity meets strategy, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the heart of a bustling creative hub, we provide our employees with unique advantages such as access to industry-leading resources and a network of innovative thinkers, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of social media.
