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Job Title: Strategy Director (3-5 Days Per Week)Contract: 3-Month Initial ContractLocation: Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week in London (Holborn)Rate: £380 per day (Outside IR35)
We are working with a boutique consultancy based in London, who work with some of the world's most renowned global brands across diverse industries, providing innovative insights and strategic direction.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for research and foresight, to work on a variety of high-impact projects over the next few months.
Role Overview:
As a Strategy Director, you will play a key role within our client's strategy consultancy team. You will work autonomously, supported by the Head of Strategy, and collaborate with senior colleagues. You will be responsible for creating strategic responses to client briefs, conducting cutting-edge research, and delivering actionable insights. You must have experience with retail shopper marketing and consumer insights.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategy Development:Lead the creation and delivery of strategic responses to client briefs, from challenging the brief to articulating solutions. You will craft compelling presentations and present to senior clients both in person and virtually.
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Research & Foresight:Utilise the in-house research tools and AI systems to monitor consumer trends, retail innovations, and to support foresight processes. You'll have access to our trends platform and frameworks to shape your strategic insights.
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Client Workshops:Design, lead, and animate innovation workshops, R&D sessions, and inspirational sessions with clients, both virtually and in person.
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Trends Forecasting:Contribute to quarterly retail trends forecasting, help identify emerging trends, and deliver trends presentations or webinars.
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Thought Leadership:Write articles, white papers, and create content for our blog and social media channels, establishing the consultancy as a thought leader in the field.
Key Skills & Requirements:
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Proven Experience:A solid background in strategy, ideally within a consultancy or innovation-driven environment, with experience working with high-profile brands across multiple sectors.
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Presentation Skills:Comfortable presenting to senior clients, able to articulate complex ideas clearly, confidently, and engagingly.
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Research & Innovation Insight:Strong research skills with the ability to identify significant innovations, trends, and distinguish between lasting ideas and short-term fads.
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Strategic Thinking & Creativity:Ability to autonomously challenge client briefs, develop strategic responses, and deliver them creatively.
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Writing & Content Creation:Ability to create high-quality written content, from thought leadership to detailed reports, using articulate and compelling international English.
Note: This is an initial 3-month contract for 3-5 days per week, with 2 days per week required onsite in Holborn. The rate for this position is £380 per day, outside of IR35.
