Strategy Director, EMEA

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

DEPT is looking for an experienced holistic strategist who can advise clients across the full spectrum of creative media technology and business consulting. This position is a crucial step in our journey to delivering truly connected strategic solutions for our clients allowing us to tackle complex business challenges rather than merely responding to briefs.

In this role you have the ability to analyse and deeply understand business challenges. Based on this you can create actionable briefings to collaborate with a cross functional team and lead them this role we dont expect you to have deep expertise in all specific areas. Instead you act as a central connector between our strategists and senior domain experts. You know exactly what you need from whom and when and you excel at bringing together people ideas and solutions - transforming them into a clear narrative and actionable plan. Throughout this process the clients business challenge remains at the core.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Act as a trusted advisor for our most important clients in EMEA;
• Talk business with (potential) clients by truly understanding their challenges from a business point of view and connecting them to clear achievable and ambitious solutions;
• Connect and lead senior craft people to solve our clients strategic business challenges;
• Help our senior talent broaden their scope and capabilities by acting is an in real life example: lead by doing;
• Strategic Storytelling: Develop compelling connected narratives that resonate with C-level stakeholders particularly CMOs and CTOs.
• Lead our key pitches from a craft perspective focusing on delivering work that goes beyond the brief;

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10 years of experience at a digital agency in multiple strategy roles (e.g. experience strategy brand strategy communication strategy media strategy);
• Deep expertise in business strategy consulting and digital transformation;
• Use to work in an international environment including international accounts;
• Strong track record of engaging with C-suite stakeholders (CMOs CTOs) to influence business outcomes;
• Experience working across complex matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to bridge the gap between creative media technology and business consulting;
• Experience with leading XM accounts from a strategy perspective.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on growth enablement and strategic business development;
• Comfortable working in fast-paced ambiguous environments able to provide clarity and direction amidst chang.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic Visionary: Able to see the bigger picture and connect dots others might miss.
• Collaborative Leader: Works effectively across disciplines fostering alignment without creating silos.
• Influential Communicator: Skilled at storytelling both internally and externally to inspire and persuade.
• Growth Mindset: Constantly seeking new opportunities solutions and ways to add value

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy (2 days from the office depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Pension free private healthcare mental health support and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get

WHY DEPT

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.