Strategy Director

ICF Olson; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ICF NEXT is a global advisory and technology services provider delivering strategic communication campaigns for the EU market and beyond. The Strategy Director will embed strategic thinking into every aspect of our creative work, developing and executing high-quality communication strategies that drive innovation and effectiveness.

You will lead a team of strategic planners, oversee research to uncover citizen insights, and act as the bridge between strategy and creative.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 12+ years in advertising/communication strategy.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning with measurable outcomes.
• Experience across the marketing funnel and channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership for a team of planners and ensure high-quality output.
• Lead research to generate data-driven citizen insights for plans.
• Bridge strategy with creative teams to embed strategic thinking in campaigns.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams to shape strategic vision.
• Develop KPIs and measure campaign effectiveness.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Team management

Advertising/communication strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree in Communication Sciences, Political Science, Social Science, Psychology, or equivalent

Description du poste

ICF NEXT delivers impactful communication campaigns and projects for the European market and beyond. We believe that strategic planning is the springboard for creative excellence, driving meaningful engagement with diverse audiences across all EU Member States.

Role Overview:

The Strategy Director will embed strategic thinking into every aspect of our creative work. This role is responsible for developing and executing high-quality communication strategies, fostering innovation, and ensuring the effectiveness of all campaigns and brand initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead, cooperate, and inspire a team of strategic planners, ensuring high-quality communication strategies and creative output
• Oversee and conducting research: In order to identify citizen insights. This would lead to having data driven insights to support plans and provide a solid reason-to-believe.
• Creative Integration: Act as a bridge between strategy and creative teams, embedding strategic thinking into all projects and campaigns
• Drive Innovation: Work with senior colleagues in shaping new service offerings to solve client complex challenges. This can take form of proposal, proactive pitches, tender work but also continuous working on ICF Next positioning and new offerings to market.
• Campaign & Brand Development: Lead the development and execution of communication plans, ensuring alignment with client goals and institutional reputation; contribute to the development of KPIs and campaign effectiveness
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide senior counsel to creatives and other colleagues in the agency.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation, quality, and effectiveness in strategic planning; develop and refine frameworks for measuring campaign and creative effectiveness
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external teams, to ensure a cohesive strategic vision.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee and optimize all strategic proposals, ensuring outstanding quality and alignment with client objectives.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Communication Sciences, Political Science, Social Science, Psychology, or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of experience in advertising/communication strategy, with proven team management experience
• Extensive experience across the marketing funnel (brand, campaigns, performance/conversion) and channels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other EU languages a plus)
• Proven track record in developing effective strategic plans and creative effectiveness
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Analytical, creative, and forward-thinking mindset; able to balance long‑term priorities with fast‑turnaround needs
• Ability to set clear objectives, KPIs, and assess risks and challenges

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting‑edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.