Freelance Strategy Director

Wild Squirrel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand & design agency in the UK is seeking a Strategy Director to shape and grow their strategy offering. This leadership role involves developing a strategy team, crafting innovative brand-building strategies, and working closely with the agency founders. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in strategy, with notable achievements in brand positioning and relationship building. This is a hybrid position offering a salary up to £85k plus share options.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in strategy, with some design experience.
• Proven track record in brand positioning and identity.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the strategy team.
• Create innovative brand-building strategies.
• Work closely with founders to drive creative growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Brand positioning

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Strategy Director / Head of Strategy

Up to £85k + potential for share options

Hybrid - 4 days in the London office (with flexibility)

Are you an experienced Strategy Director with big ambitions?

Feeling stuck in your current role and want to own and develop an agency strategy offering?

We’re searching for an experienced Strategy Director who’s ready to grab the reins and take a fast‑growing agency to new heights.

Who is the agency?

A buzzing brand & design agency leader with an impressive portfolio of Drinks, FMCG, Automotive, Travel, and Retail brands, typically working at global level. They’re scaling up and growing at an impressive rate and need a Strategy Director with big ambitions to help drive this growth.

Your New Adventure

This is the agency’s first senior strategy hire and an opportunity to carve out the strategy offering. Working closely with the founders, your mission is to fuel outstanding creative with insightful thinking, putting the agency on the map with your innovative brand‑building strategies. You’ll be tasked with developing and growing the strategy team, currently made up of two of the brightest minds you’ll ever work with.

Is This You?

• You’ve been in the strategy game for at least 7 years, with some experience specifically in design.
• You've got a trophy cabinet full of wins in brand positioning, architecture, identity, and you know what NPD stands for without Googling it.
• You take clients on a journey, build strong relationships and get the best out of your team.
• You’re entrepreneurial, a go‑getter with plenty of ideas to excite internal and external teams.

Perks of the Job

Starting at £80-85k. You’ll have the freedom to sculpt your own strategy squad and become the superhero they need. Long‑term, this is a role where you can

Please note that candidates must be currently living, working in the UK, and eligible to apply. Unfortunately, the agency is not able to sponsor international candidates.

We are an equal opportunity Recruitment consultancy and value diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, due to the high volume of CV, we are unable to provide individual feedback. Thank you for your interest and understanding.