Head of Strategy - United Kingdom - Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.

Description

We are looking for a Head of Strategy to lead the strategy department in the London office. The role will report to Matt Willifer (CSO, UK), and will also work alongside Chris Davies – the fellow Head of Strategy based in Manchester.

You will have ultimate responsibility for the strategists within the London office – inspiring them, helping make their work better, as well as developing their careers and managing their welfare.

You will bring strategic leadership across a number of London clients – exact portfolio tbc. You will lead major pitches for Carat and dentsu. And you will jointly shape the vision and delivery of strategy across the whole of the UK.

The difference you'll make

We are after someone who is a big picture thinker and a natural collaborator. Carat is a front door to the One Dentsu network. This is a real differentiator for us – and our partnerships with Merkle in particular has been at the heart of an outstanding recent new business record. You will be the person that sets the overall strategy and knits all of this together for the clients you touch. Internally, you will draw different people together, and thrive in being part of an enjoyable, collaborative process.

We are after someone who empathetic, curious, and able to generate (or spot) fresh insight. At the heart of Carat's approach lies a deep understanding of real people – how they live their lives, how they choose brands, and how they interact with media and technology. Our mantra is "Designing for people" – and we need fresh, holistic insight to drive our work.

We are after a natural people person who can gain the respect of very senior clients, hold a room in big pitches, and also inspire junior people and help them feel good about themselves. We are after someone who can cut through – a natural story teller who has the ability to keep things simple and actionable amid all the potential complexity.

And we are after someone who pushes for more, who is ambitious for the work, and who is intrigued by the emerging opportunities of the marketing landscape, in media and beyond. Carat was the first media agency, and remains a pioneer. Our toolkit and the breadth of our offer are innovative and class-leading; we are after a leader who is an imaginative, out of the box thinker; who will be able to unleash the power of Dentsu across the customer journey to spark brave, award-winning work.

What you'll bring

• Experience leading a team and managing multiple client stakeholders.
• Held a very senior strategic position in a Media/Creative agency
• Exceptional client servicing and proven track record of delivery
• Experience on leading and delivery of client pitches

What else do you need to know

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.

Part of dentsu Group, dentsu international is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu international's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

Led by dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP , a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through dentsu Japan Network companies, including dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

How we'll reward you

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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What you will be doing

We are looking for a Head of Strategy to lead the strategy department in the London office. The role will report to Matt Willifer (CSO, UK), and will also work alongside Chris Davies – the fellow Head of Strategy based in Manchester.

You will have ultimate responsibility for the strategists within the London office – inspiring them, helping make their work better, as well as developing their careers and managing their welfare.

You will bring strategic leadership across a number of London clients – exact portfolio tbc. You will lead major pitches for Carat and dentsu. And you will jointly shape the vision and delivery of strategy across the whole of the UK.

The difference you'll make

We are after someone who is a big picture thinker and a natural collaborator. Carat is a front door to the One Dentsu network. This is a real differentiator for us – and our partnerships with Merkle in particular has been at the heart of an outstanding recent new business record. You will be the person that sets the overall strategy and knits all of this together for the clients you touch. Internally, you will draw different people together, and thrive in being part of an enjoyable, collaborative process.

We are after someone who empathetic, curious, and able to generate (or spot) fresh insight. At the heart of Carat's approach lies a deep understanding of real people – how they live their lives, how they choose brands, and how they interact with media and technology. Our mantra is "Designing for people" – and we need fresh, holistic insight to drive our work.

We are after a natural people person who can gain the respect of very senior clients, hold a room in big pitches, and also inspire junior people and help them feel good about themselves. We are after someone who can cut through – a natural story teller who has the ability to keep things simple and actionable amid all the potential complexity.

And we are after someone who pushes for more, who is ambitious for the work, and who is intrigued by the emerging opportunities of the marketing landscape, in media and beyond. Carat was the first media agency, and remains a pioneer. Our toolkit and the breadth of our offer are innovative and class-leading; we are after a leader who is an imaginative, out of the box thinker; who will be able to unleash the power of Dentsu across the customer journey to spark brave, award-winning work.

What you'll bring

• Experience leading a team and managing multiple client stakeholders.
• Held a very senior strategic position in a Media/Creative agency
• Exceptional client servicing and proven track record of delivery
• Experience on leading and delivery of client pitches

What else do you need to know

This is a permanent role. The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements.

About dentsu international

Part of dentsu Group, dentsu international is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu international's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

About dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP , a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through dentsu Japan Network companies, including dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

How we'll reward you

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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