Strategy Director

Hybrid role with 3 days in our Bishopsgate Office

About the agency:

We are 150 people dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well, because we believe when a truth is told well, things change for the better. Fueled by an obsession with truth and the richness of a connected network, our work lives on the edge of mainstream culture, building enduring brands, growing businesses, and giving our people a platform to grow.

We've delivered joy with a little help from Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry, Xtina, and Latto for 'Did Somebody Say Just Eat', helped L'Oréal show people 'They're Worth It', given everyone access to great quality food most notably with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, and put a 'Priceless' tag on Mastercard, to name a few.

We're proudly part of the McCann Worldgroup global network.

The role of Strategy Director

The Strategy Director will develop fame-generating, award-winning strategies that deliver a true return on investment for major consumer brands. Responsibilities include:

1. Leading TTL Strategy projects for major brands across digital, broadcast, and offline channels.
2. Defining and scoping projects accurately and actively.
3. Fostering excellent relationships, becoming a trusted strategic advisor internally and externally.
4. Ensuring strategy work is delivered profitably, working effectively with the team.
5. Identifying revenue opportunities through new methodologies and proactively developing plans to extend client relationships.
6. Championing channel-agnostic thinking, including new technologies and platforms.

About you & your experience

The Strategy Director should demonstrate:

• Proven experience devising and delivering complex strategies for major consumer brands, with a breadth of experience across Digital and Communications Strategy.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and inspire others, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, internally and externally.
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• We are a disability confident employer and will offer an interview to anyone with a disability who meets the minimum criteria. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during recruitment.

Nice to have:

• In-depth knowledge of Digital and Social Media channels.
• Experience working with major FMCG brands is advantageous.

Perks of the job:

• Standard benefits like holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and group income protection.
• Three 'Time Well Taken' days annually.
• On-demand mental health and coaching support via MyndUp, plus a free Headspace membership.
• Subsidised on-site massages, haircuts, manicures, and furry friends (dog-friendly office).
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks, drinks, and 'Lounge Nights' in the rooftop social space.
• Growth tools including SPARK, LinkedIn Learning, and external opportunities with NABS, WACL, IPA, etc.
• Your birthday off.
• A tree planted in your name for each McCanniversary.
• Cycle to Work scheme, showers, and hair styling appliances.
• Discounts with partners like Eataly, Merlin, cinemas, and access to financial advice.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

McCann helps brands build meaningful platforms that drive growth and cultural impact. Founded over 100 years ago, McCann's platform is "Truth Well Told". As part of the Interpublic Group, McCann is a leading global advertising network creating impactful advertising worldwide.