Location : London, Tottenham Court Road

Hours : Full time

Introduction 

We're on the hunt for a Strategy Manager, Digital & Social with a rich agency background, creative flair, and deep knowledge of digital innovation, including a keen interest in web3, blockchain, AI, and beyond.

The Role

In your role as Strategy Manager, Digital & Social you'll navigate the digital landscape with dexterity and foresight, leveraging insights, research, and planning to craft 360-degree client solutions that turn heads and make an impact. You will act as a trusted advisor to our clients and support in developing communications strategies to get our clients noticed and help them become employers of choice.

You will:

• Lead the strategic direction of projects, focusing on delivering innovative solutions that combine traditional and digital strategies.
• Utilise market insights and consumer behaviour analysis to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Drive the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring they meet client objectives and deliver on key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with creative and account management teams to ensure strategies are insight-led and seamlessly integrated across all touchpoints.
• Play a key role in pitching strategies to clients, utilising persuasive communication skills to convey the value and vision of proposed solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the strategy team, encouraging the adoption of new methodologies and technologies.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and shifts, incorporating fresh insights into strategic planning to keep our clients at the forefront of their sectors.
• Stay informed and advocate for industry best practices, emerging technology and trends
• Lead internal/external workshops and training sessions to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.
• Represent the agency in industry events and conferences, showcasing thought leadership and expertise in social media and digital strategy.

As a vital part of our dynamic team, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of digital strategy at our agency.

Who we're looking for

We're seeking an individual with a knack for creative problem solving, who relishes the challenge of crafting end-to-end strategic solutions. Someone who is an adept communicator, able to articulate complex ideas in a way that inspires and persuades. As a part of our diverse team, you'll share our values of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Key experience required:

• Proven experience in strategic planning and insights within a dynamic agency setting or a related industry.
• A track record of developing and implementing successful strategies that span both traditional and digital.
• Expertise in conducting social listening research, competitive analysis, and consumer behaviour studies.
• Experience in leading strategy sessions, workshops, and client pitches, with a strong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly.
• A history of working closely with cross-functional teams to bring strategic visions to life, ensuring alignment across all project phases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, providing strategic guidance and building trust.
• Demonstrated ability to align digital strategies with clients' business goals and objectives.
• Experience and desire to pitch.
• Strong understanding of various insights tools (Brandwatch, GWI, Sprinklr), social media platforms, digital marketing tactics, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, their functionalities, and best practices for audience engagement.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A solid understanding of web3, blockchain, and AI technologies.
• An insatiable curiosity about evolving digital trends and technology.

What's in it for you?

TMP Worldwide a PeopleScout brand. As a PeopleScout employee, you can look forward to many rewards, including:

• Time off to rest, recover or conquer items on the bucket list through our 27 days' holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase benefit where you can buy up to an additional 3 days
• Great company paid benefits including our health cash plan, life assurance, company pension and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Other great flexible benefits such as a TechScheme, free mortgage advice, hybrid working model from our London office, and more
• Individual development plans with customised learning solutions, including clear career pathways designed to support individual growth and career advancement progress
• Excellent health benefits – get cash back on your everyday healthcare costs with our flexible dental and cash plan benefits or grab some great discounts at your local gym
• Opportunities to give back and care for our environment with eco-friendly benefits like our cycle to work scheme
• A group of diverse, passionate people to socialise and build your career with

About us

At TMP Worldwide, we've just launched outthink. This isn't just a new brand, visual ID and tone of voice. We're transforming how we create and execute talent advisory solutions for clients. With technology re-writing the rules, the battle for talent is – more than ever – one of wits, expertise, risk-taking and innovation. Join us as we aim to set new boundaries, challenge the industry, win awards – and have fun doing it.

TMP is a part of PeopleScout, an industry award winner and leader in the development of best-in-class recruitment outsourcing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Next steps / Call to action

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Your background and how you identify is less important to us than your skills and your passion for the role. If you don't meet every single requirement but believe you can thrive in this job, don't hesitate to apply. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and eagerly await your application.