Marketing Strategist

AF Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in the UK is seeking a research-focused individual to collaborate with teams on strategy and brand positioning. The role involves translating research into actionable insights to support client projects and new business development. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in strategy or research. Offering a competitive salary of £35–40k, healthcare, and perks aimed at employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Healthcare

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Extra holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, planning, or research background, ideally agency side.
• Ability to translate research into actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on trends and markets to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to define brand positioning and campaign plans.
• Support new business development with insights on potential clients.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Job description

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This agency is one of those rare ones that just gets it right. Properly creative, down-to-earth, and full of good people doing great work. They partner with global brands and don’t just churn out pretty campaigns – they help shape brand direction, marketing strategy, and real business growth.

They’re looking for someone with a curious brain, strong research instincts, and a nose for what makes people tick. You’ll work across both client projects and new business, helping the agency think smarter and win better work.

Day-to-day, you’ll be digging into research – trends, markets, audiences, competitors – and turning it into sharp, usable insights. You’ll be working with client services teams to shape strategies that help clients grow & define brand positioning, value props, journeys, and campaign plans. Also, support the new business team with insight-rich profiles and intel on potential clients

What you’ll bring:

You might come from a strategy, planning, or research background, ideally agency side, with a good grasp of how data can help brands and marketing work, better.

You’re someone who can connect the dots. You know how to translate research into ideas, and you’re comfortable working across teams, projects, and sectors. You’re analytical, but also human – good with people, and great at unearthing the stuff that really matters.

If you’ve got a head for insight and a heart for creativity, this could be a great fit.

In return:

A salary around £35–40k which isn’t set in stone, healthcare, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, birthday off, extra holiday days & most importantly, a place where you can do work that matters, with people who care.

The office space & environment are sublime and designed specifically for wellbeing & enjoyment & it offers a nurturing environment that encourages people to develop, perform and excel at what they do and provide plenty of opportunities for career progression.