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>

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