Strategy Director in Bristol

You're reading this ad, so you're ready to out think. To take your skills, knowledge and experience beyond what you thought possible. And TMP268 is the place to do it. TMP268 is a creatively strategic marketing agency, home to the Armed Forces Recruitment Service. Protecting the nation begins here.

And what does that mean for you? It means new challenges to rise to. Being encouraged and empowered to out think at every opportunity. It means creating industry-first solutions, harnessing emerging tech, and realising AI's potential to create human connection. It means feeling valued for everything you bring. And work you can be proud to call your own, whatever your role.

The role involves bringing sharp critical thinking skills and commercial astuteness to fully realising our AFRS contract. You will work closely with the Strategy Director to identify growth opportunities and deliver on the long-term success of the ARFS marketing strategy. This will include focusing on brand, campaigns, customer experience, CRM, social and digital.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders within the Armed Forces and across the wider Serco consortium. You will inspire confidence and ensure that all hands are on board for us to deliver effective, world-class work. Within your own team, you will set a benchmark for what great looks like, and create a culture for strategists to thrive in. Additionally, you will partner with data, creative and account teams to turn strategy into distinctive, impactful work.

As a leader, you will engage in 121s, encourage development, stay on top of performance issues, and create an environment where all feel able to thrive.

Who we’re looking for: An experienced marketer, you have built long-term complex, multichannel marketing strategies, across both brand and recruitment. You have turned consumer insight into actionable strategy, developed effective brand and targeted campaign activations. This has given you a strong understanding of marketing strategy, media and the role of channel. This is paired with a deep knowledge of B2C & B2B marketing strategies both above and below the line. Plus, you are comfortable pulling data to track performance.

A confident networker, you can sell complex strategic marketing solutions with gravitas, across stakeholder levels. You are excellently organised with a structured approach. As team building is key, you will bring experience in inspiring confidence and creating a high-performance culture. It would be desirable if you have experience of wider TA and employer brand solutions, as well as driving digital, social and technology enabled solutions.

We would like you to be educated to degree level or to have an equivalent qualification.

What’s in it for me? You’re set to gain so much from being part of our team, including:

• Time off to rest or conquer items on the bucket list with 27 days' holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase benefit where you can buy up to an additional 5 days.
• Great company paid benefits including our health cash plan, life assurance, company pension and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A hybrid working pattern plus other great flexible benefits such as a TechScheme, free mortgage advice and more.
• Individual development plans with customised learning solutions, including clear career pathways designed to support individual growth and career advancement.
• Excellent health benefits – get cash back on your everyday healthcare costs with our flexible dental and cash plan benefits or grab some great discounts at your local gym.
• Opportunities to give back and care for our environment with eco-friendly benefits like our cycle to work scheme.