Strategy Director - Aviva at OMD UK | London, UK

OMD UK

Strategy Director - Aviva

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead multi account communications strategy that ties brand and business goals to integrated media while building client relationships and growing the team.

Own strategy across planning, data analytics and creative to ensure cohesive execution and measurement.
Nurture senior client relationships to surface pressures, objectives and opportunities for organic growth and winning pitches.
Mentor junior strategists, contribute to new business, and shape industry thought leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and lead integrated communications and media strategies (across multiple accounts) that deliver against brand & commercial goals
Identify, engage and nurture relationships with senior clients and key decision-makers to understand their pressures, objectives and ambitions
Use market research, audience data and cultural trends to drive innovative media approaches and strategic recommendations
Collaborate with internal teams, including planning, data analytics and creative, to ensure seamless integration
Ensure consistency and alignment between strategy, execution and measurement
Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts through matching OMG specialist services to a client's needs
Lead, mentor and manage other junior strategists in the team, providing training and development opportunities and supporting their career development
Take an active role in new business pitches – contributing to winning strategies
Play an active role in agency and industry wide thought leadership – from authoring thought pieces, presenting at events to taking part in panels
Stay updated on emerging media trends, new technologies and industry shifts to drive innovative thinking and competitive advantage

Benefits

Flexible Working
at Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork.
We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely) to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working.
Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely.
We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances.
Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

OMD UK

OMD is the world’s largest media network, with more than 14,000 people working across more than 100 countries.At OMD, We Create What’s Next — delivering creative media solutions to drive sustainable growth for the world’s leading brands. Named the best-performing global media network overall by RECMA, the highest-ranked media agency network on the Effie Effectiveness Index, and Media Network of the Year at the 2024 Cannes Festival of Media, OMD is a leader in innovation, creativity, and cultural relevance.

London, England, GBR

466 employees (68 in marketing)

www.omd.com