Mid-Weight Brand Strategist

We are Wiser, an award‑winning Employer Branding & Early Talent agency that builds employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients. We’re a home for people who think big and expect more; where creative and recruitment meet to change the way people think about work.

Role Overview

Mid‑Weight Brand Strategist – understand client objectives around recruitment and engagement, and develop employer brands and strategies that deliver on those needs. Work closely with key accounts and research teams to translate knowledge into compelling messaging and creative activation strategies for candidates and employees.

What You’ll Do

• Uncover insights – work with research to identify culture gaps and deduce brand implications; conduct industry scans, develop employee value propositions, translate data into rich personas, and distill complex ideas into clear insights.
• Develop brands and identities – craft differentiated positioning, compelling narratives, voice and visual guidelines, and strategic messaging across mediums (films, content series, social activations).
• Activation and guardianship – develop briefs for creative teams, annual planning and employer brand strategies, improve candidate and employee journeys, serve as a thought partner for social and campaigns, define KPIs and measurement, and guide creative work to achieve objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in brand strategy, ideally within an agency or a mix of agency and client‑side experience.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex research, trends and data into actionable strategies.
• Experience in brand naming, positioning, building brand worlds, campaign messaging and defining creative principles.
• Strong storyteller and communicator – create decks and lead client‑facing presentations.
• A natural eye for design and detail, understanding how verbal and visual identities combine to build memorable brands.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style.

Benefits & Perks

• Happiness team that keeps the office stocked, plans parties, and ensures a happy work environment.
• Culture calendar full of options – sports day, book club, run club, and a rainforest for focus‑time.
• Wever day breakfast, unlimited coffee, and holiday allowance with a 2‑week festive closure.
• Extra day off in October (Purple People tradition) and Home‑Moving Day.
• Work‑from‑Anywhere allowance and flexible home‑workdays.
• Learning & development through monthly ‘Wiser Way’ days covering leadership, creative, and people management.
• Therapy sessions (5 therapists) subsidised through Wiser.
• Vitality Health Insurance – full coverage after probation and rewards such as Champneys, gym and travel discounts.
• Gymbox partnership – reduced membership price after probation.

Application Process

• Apply – straightforward online form.
• Intro call with the Talent team.
• Video call with the hiring manager.
• Tour of the office and a small task.
• Final interview with the COO.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status. If you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible, please let us know.