Group Strategy Director

Overview

In this role you will shape bold, growth-driving media strategies for a diverse client base. You’ll lead cross-channel planning and set strategic direction to turn business goals into clear plans. You’ll work with senior clients to drive meaningful impact and demonstrate value through measurement. This is a chance to influence well-known brands and advance a data-driven, collaborative culture with tangible growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical cover
• Reflection Days
• Shared Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Lead development of communication and media strategies translating business goals into actionable plans
• Partner with senior clients across a diverse portfolio to build trusted relationships
• Set strategic direction for campaigns and ensure consistent delivery across teams, channels and partners
• Champion effectiveness by defining measurement frameworks and demonstrating value
• Collaborate with planning, buying, and business leads to drive growth across the client portfolio
• Mentor and support planners, elevating strategic craft within the team
• Identify opportunities for innovation to evolve client solutions and agency capabilities

Key requirements

• Strong experience in media or brand strategy with cross-channel campaign delivery
• Ability to connect business challenges with insight-led strategic thinking
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders (Marketing Director level)
• Experience using data and insight to inform recommendations and measure effectiveness
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on developing others and partnerships
• Curiosity about how media influences behaviour, culture, and business outcomes
• Comfort across a range of sectors and navigating complex client environments

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Curiosity
• Data-driven decision making
• Measurement frameworks
• Insight-led strategic thinking

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