Strategy Consultant – London

VML; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation consultancy in the UK is seeking a Strategy Consultant to drive digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in client-facing roles and a strong understanding of marketing. Responsibilities include developing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and identifying client needs. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to tackle disruptive challenges, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic digital transformation projects.
• Ability to deliver projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of marketing trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end digital transformation projects.
• Formulate hypotheses based on client needs.
• Work collaboratively with UX, UI, and Data teams.
• Assess and optimize strategies for organizational transformation.
• Identify new business opportunities from client needs.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

This is the challenge:

At VML The Cocktail we look for people without fear for speed. Specifically, someone capable of understanding technology challenges and translating them to our clients, helping them to move in the right direction. Our Strategy Consultants manage end-to-end projects for different industries (retail, travel, financial services...) from a perspective which is far from traditional consulting. We are looking for a Strategy Consultant or specializing in digital transformation, who is enthusiastic about helping grow a new transformational consulting practice from the ground up.

What you'll be doing:

• Help develop end-to-end digital transformation projects.
• Identify problems and formulate hypotheses leveraging resources and know-how from VML The Cocktail.
• Articulate conclusions in executive documents.
• Apply experience in operational models and change management projects, with a strong ability to assess, implement, and optimize strategies for organizational transformation.
• Participate in dynamics and workshops to involve clients in VML The Cocktail's creative and solution process.
• Immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities of our clients to better understand aspects of their culture, organization, and processes, in order to draw valuable conclusions.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with members of our UX, UI, Brand, Data, Technology teams, etc., for the implementation of new products and services.
• Identify client needs that may lead to new business proposals.

What we want from you:

• Experience working in a client-facing environment, preferably in strategic, digital transformation projects and leading projects from start to finish.
• Understanding of marketing, including trends, outputs, etc., from having delivered projects within the sector or having previously worked in a marketing department.
• Strong analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills.
• Critical and creative thinking and ability to execute on the details.
• Good presentation and Excel skills are required.
• Willing to navigate start-up fast-paced environments.
• Autonomous, energetic, and proactive when facing new disruptive challenges; clear focus on getting things done.
• Appetite for digital ecosystems.

Are you in?

If you meet the requirements and see yourself working in an innovative environment, we want to meet you! Are you ready to transform the way we work? #LI-EMEA

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.