Midweight Creative / Brand Strategist

Havas Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health communications agency seeks a Midweight Creative Strategist to shape strategic direction and develop innovative communication strategies. This full-time role involves collaborating with account teams, managing projects, and contributing to business development efforts, all within a hybrid working environment in Kings Cross.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic and integrated communications, particularly in healthcare.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to interpret scientific information and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify business challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Conduct research and data analysis to generate insights.
• Develop strategic workshop frameworks and facilitate client meetings.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Presentation Skills

Facilitation Skills

Collaboration

Job description

Agency :

Havas SO

Job Description :

We’re not just another health communications agency. We’re a multi-expertise collective of strategists, creatives, and problem-solvers - built for clients that refuse to settle.

For clients ready to break through today’s complex health’s challenges, we’re the ones who make it happen. Fast, frictionless, and future-ready, we break down traditional communications siloes, and craft solutions that are always audience and creative-first.

With the unprecedented disruption taking place in our industry today, we don’t believe in formulas: No communications stone left unturned, no opportunity wasted, just smart, integrated communications built for the modern world.

Summary of Our Role

The Midweight Creative Strategist plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our business. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, this position is integral to developing innovative communication and creative strategies. The role involves collaborating closely with account teams to drive brand and corporate strategies, develop creative briefs, and execute activation plans. Additionally, the Midweight Creative Strategist will contribute to new business efforts and ensure strategic consistency across all projects. The work will span PR, communications, and patient advocacy, ensuring a holistic approach to brand strategy.

This is a full-time permanent role and our current hybrid working arrangement is two days from home. Our office is located in Kings Cross.

What You Can Expect to Be Doing:

Strategic Counsel for Clients

• Identify business challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Conduct research and data analysis to generate insights.
• Develop strategic workshop frameworks and content outlines.
• Evaluate competitive threats and market opportunities.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and client meetings.
• Create workshop reports with strategic implications and recommended actions.
• Collaborate on comprehensive marketing and communication plans.
• Work with research vendors to align methodologies with strategic objectives.
• Stay informed on industry trends and provide proactive recommendations.

Project and Team Management

• Ensure brand strategy is understood and integrated across all deliverables.
• Assist in internal brainstorms and workshops to shape strategic direction.
• Use Havas tools and methodologies to maintain a consistent brand-building approach.
• Communicate client needs and initiatives effectively within internal teams.
• Identify and address strategic inconsistencies or potential issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and inspire confidence in teams and clients.

Commercial Awareness and Business Development

• Develop in-depth knowledge of client products, therapy areas, and commercial strategies.
• Provide strategic support on pitches and contribute to presentations.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.

This Role Could Be a Great Fit for You If:

• You have extensive experience in strategic and integrated communications, particularly within the healthcare sector.
• You excel in analytical thinking and translating data into actionable insights.
• You have strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• You are comfortable interpreting scientific and technical information and making it accessible.
• You are adaptable, able to manage multiple projects, and balance competing priorities.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can influence and inspire teams and clients.

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Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.