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Full-time · Hybrid

Director of Strategy

This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a strategic visionary who wants to scale a top-tier social agency toward global dominance. You will transition the strategy department from a support function to a core business driver, working directly with iconic brands and shaping the agency's long-term IP. It is a rare chance to influence the trajectory of a company aiming to be the world's leading social agency by 2026.

Coolr · London, England, United Kingdom · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a strategic visionary who wants to scale a top-tier social agency toward global dominance. You will transition the strategy department from a support function to a core business driver, working directly with iconic brands and shaping the agency's long-term IP. It is a rare chance to influence the trajectory of a company aiming to be the world's leading social agency by 2026.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the agency-wide strategic positioning and narrative
  • Lead, mentor, and grow the internal strategy team
  • Act as a senior strategic advisor to key C-suite clients
  • Develop unique strategic frameworks and tools to elevate agency output
  • Drive the strategic direction for major new business pitches
  • Ensure insight-led thinking is integrated across all agency departments

Essential

  • Extensive experience leading strategy within a high-growth agency environment
  • Proven track record of operating at a C-suite level with major global brands
  • Ability to develop and implement proprietary strategic frameworks and IP
  • Experience leading and scaling a department of strategists
  • Deep understanding of social media ecosystems and popular culture
  • Strong background in new business development and pitching

Preferred

  • Experience with international market expansion, specifically UK and US
  • Established reputation as a thought leader in the social media or advertising space
  • Experience working with major consumer brands in food, delivery, or retail sectors

Key Skills

Strategic VisioningC-Suite Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership & MentorshipInsight-Led ThinkingPublic Speaking & PitchingCultural AnalysisOperational ScalingBrand Narrative Development

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunity to lead a core pillar of a rapidly growing agency
  • Exposure to high-profile global clients
  • Central role in international expansion plans
  • Collaborative and creative work environment
  • Professional development and leadership autonomy

Next step

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