Group Strategy Director in London

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category" "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%" "Make me the most loved brand in my industry." These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency.

At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

We are hiring a Group Strategy Director to shape bold, growth-driving media strategies at Zenith UK. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of clients spanning tech, healthcare, alcohol, and FMCG, delivering work that is led from the UK market and designed to create meaningful business impact both locally and beyond. This is an opportunity to influence well-known brands, guiding them towards smarter, more effective communications. Working at the intersection of data, creativity, and commercial ambition, you’ll help clients unlock new paths to growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development of communication and media strategies that translate business goals into clear, actionable plans.
• Partner with senior clients across a diverse portfolio, building trusted and influential relationships.
• Set the strategic direction for campaigns and ensure consistent delivery across teams, channels, and partners.
• Champion effectiveness by defining measurement frameworks and demonstrating the value of communications.
• Collaborate closely with planning, buying, and business leads to drive growth across your client portfolio.
• Mentor and support planners, enabling high-quality thinking and elevating strategic craft across the team.
• Identify new opportunities for innovation, helping evolve client solutions and agency capabilities.

Skills we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in media or brand strategy, with a track record of delivering cross-channel campaigns.
• Ability to connect business challenges with clear, insight-led strategic thinking.
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders, including Marketing Director level.
• Experience using data and insight to inform recommendations and measure effectiveness.
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for developing others and building strong partnerships.
• Curiosity about how media influences behaviour, culture, and business outcomes.
• Comfortable working across a range of sectors and navigating complex client environments.

Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Zenith UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.