Strategy Director

div class= content-intro p strong About Ogilvy nbsp; /strong /p p Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports amp; entertainment, PR amp; social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named a href= https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity Network of the Year /a at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span a href= https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-4th-straight-year data-outlook-id= e2c78315-ff05-4544-925f-9288319dea2c ranks /a span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span For more information, visit a href= http://www.ogilvy.com/ target= _blank data-outlook-id= 39833259-880d-4fd8-930f-0d84b1c14850 Ogilvy.com /a , and follow us on span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span a href= https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/ data-outlook-id= 735e393e-6e8a-4ca8-804a-74f1bd8166b6 LinkedIn /a , a href= https://twitter.com/ogilvy data-outlook-id= d10960ce-761b-48c5-81d5-0a7c4cc6013a X /a , a href= https://www.instagram.com/ogilvy/ data-outlook-id= 92ffcb70-6ca7-4d9a-88d5-c130e36e6c4f Instagram /a , and a href= https://www.facebook.com/ogilvy/ data-outlook-id= 3bd2010d-00a2-401b-8cfb-7e8c24deac52 Facebook. /a /p p nbsp; /p p strong About WPP /strong /p p WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel nbsp;in a single company – nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit nbsp; u a href= http://wpp.com/ data-outlook-id= 7f087527-f491-4cb6-a79d-3b4a67d1ec89 WPP.com /a /u . /p p nbsp; /p /div div class= page div class= layoutArea div class= column p strong Department: /strong One Unilever span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p strong Location: /strong London span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p strong Contact type: /strong 12 months FTC span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p strong Full Time/Part time: /strong Full Time span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p strong Reporting into: /strong Chief Strategy Officer, OUL. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p nbsp; /p p strong About Ogilvy: span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /strong /p p Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Molson Coors (owner of Madrí beer), Valeo Foods UK (owner of Kettle Chips and Rowse Honey), Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their 75th anniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity, Nudgestock – now in its 12th year. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p nbsp; /p p strong The Role: span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /strong /p p As a Global Strategy Director focused on the dynamic and social-forward beauty and wellness sector at Ogilvy, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of strategic plans tailored to meet the client's distinct objectives and needs. You'll stay at the forefront of the latest beauty and wellbeing trends, cultural insights, and best practices in the realm of creative strategy development while advocating for diversity of thought and championing inclusive approaches. Collaborating closely with clients, you'll gain a deep understanding of their global business, target audiences, and brand values, translating this knowledge into compelling culturally driven campaigns that resonate with their customers and drive tangible outcomes. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p You'll actively contribute to social and cultural insight mining to shape the agency's creative output. Your recommendations and inventive solutions will pave the way for clients to amplify trends and topics effectively. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p nbsp; /p p strong Key Responsibilities/The Do’s: span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /strong /p p · Lead the development of bespoke strategic plans that align with clients' unique goals, incorporating the latest trends and best practices. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Work in a social-first culture-forward way to build big campaign ideas. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Collaborate closely with clients to grasp their business, target audience, and brand ethos, and formulate campaigns that resonate and yield results. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Conduct in-depth research and analysis, using social tools, to pinpoint emerging trends, influencers, and topics that can enhance compelling content and campaigns. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Partner with internal teams—creative, account, and media—to ensure campaign integration aligns with overall brand strategy. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Emerge as a thought leader both within the agency and the industry at large, sharing insights, trends, and best practices with teams and clients. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and tools in influence and social marketing, applying this knowledge to enhance campaign performance. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Develop influential and innovative social strategies for high-profile clients, deeply rooted in culture and deserving of attention. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Collaborate with planners, creatives, and creators to collaboratively address challenges and deliver exceptional work. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Recognise opportunities for clients to harness and amplify trends and topics. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Enhance the agency's creative output through insightful recommendations and inventive problem-solving. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p nbsp; /p p strong Requirements/Experience We Value: span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /strong /p p · Good experience in social and influencer marketing, with a focus on formulating and executing strategic campaigns for notable consumer brands. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Proficiency in working within a creative agency or similar setting, with a strong grasp of the creative process and effective collaboration with creative teams. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Proven track record of driving successful campaigns that deliver tangible business outcomes for clients. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Familiarity with the global beauty and wellbeing industry and experience working on female power brands. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Exceptional strategic thinking and planning abilities, crafting tailored plans that cater to individual client needs and objectives. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Experience in social-first strategic planning, leading to big 360 campaigns that drive conversion through culture. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Strong project management capabilities, managing multiple global campaigns and priorities concurrently. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Highly skilled in creative thinking and innovative problem-solving. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Understanding of paid media integration within influence and social campaigns. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Strong presentation skills, effectively conveying intricate ideas and strategies to clients and internal teams. span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p nbsp; /p p strong How we help you Thrive: span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /strong /p p · 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Bupa Healthcare span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme span class= Apple-converted-space nbsp; /span /p p · Life Assurance /p /div /div /div div class= content-conclusion p At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. nbsp; /p p We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. nbsp; /p p Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. nbsp; This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. /p p span data-teams= true Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. /span /p p If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at ----- Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response. /p /div Find more English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow