Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic thinking at the heart of our most complex and challenging projects. Ensuring quality and clarity of recommendations – based on deep understanding of data and insight – by giving clear direction to supporting consultants and actively managing upwards to optimize senior support
• Manage top-table ‘pillar clients’ from big picture account planning through to overseeing best-in-class project work
• New business generation; identifying new opportunities, and contributing significantly to winning new clients by leading high-profile proposals and pitches with data at their core
• Help to develop new, disruptive approaches and methodologies, that contribute to the evolution of our offer
• Coach and progress our team of consultants, helping to develop their technical competencies and elevate their work
• Create inspiring, commercially rigorous client deliverables – distilling large volumes of data into powerful insights and compelling strategic narratives
• Thought Leadership – contribute to our marketing programme by creation of thought pieces and content to engage clients and development of content

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience working within strategic brand and innovation consultancies
• A deep passion for using research and data to tackle complex insight, strategy, and innovation challenges
• Highly skilled in developing inspiring strategic narratives from rigorous insight analysis, with extensive experience of writing and structuring clear and inspiring presentations
• Knowledgeable and comfortable with application and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• A passion for winning new business, and proactively cultivating client relationships at the highest level
• Experience of facilitating inspiring and strategic client workshops
• Experience in leading projects with a high degree of responsibility, and a willingness to be “sleeves rolled up” to guide junior consultants and deliver the best client outcomes
• The ability to think laterally and creatively, inspiring others to do the same
• Sound understanding of and passion for brand, experience and innovation strategy
• Excellent presenting, communication and influencing skills

Benefits

• For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive benefits package including: 20 vacation days, 401k match, annual pay reviews, flexible working, and WFH opportunities.