Midweight Strategist Job at Become Recruitment UK (Manchester)

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Midweight Strategist

Award winning creative agency based in the heart of central Manchester's NQ is l...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

43000.00 - 44000.00 GBP / Year

Become Recruitment UK

Expiration Date

April 24, 2026

Requirements

Previous agency experience managing medium to large scale research projects
Adept at both qualitative & quantitative research
Experience of planning multi-channel social, influencer and content marketing campaigns
Strategic input into new business pitches and presenting when required

Job Responsibility

Leading on research and developing strategies for clients to meet their marketing & brand objectives
Using modern & analytical skills to unlock insights
Seeking new ways to connect with audiences through new & existing platforms
Collaborating closely with Creatives, Strategists, Commercial Teams and Researchers to create compelling campaign ideas & executions
Translating strategy in ways that inspire rather than constrain
Preparing campaign strategy, campaign messaging, content strategy & ensuring this runs from strategy through to execution of all campaign assets
Conducting research and analysing data to develop effective creative strategies for clients
Communicating research findings to stakeholders and making recommendations for improvements

What we offer

Excellent Benefits
Hybrid work scheme
Encouragement of development & progression

Fulltime

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

What we offer

We are committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

What we offer

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days
AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

What we offer

We provide an extensive range of benefits

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

What we offer

Extensive range of benefits (see link)
Committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices
Hybrid approach including required in-office days
Equal opportunity employer
Fostering a culture of respect

Associate Strategy Director

Strategy Director Strategists at AKQA make our client’s business their business....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in a relevant strategy role within a creative agency or consultancy environment
Generalist strategist with significant experience in products, platforms, and data, complemented by strong experience or a keen interest in brand, marketing, and communications strategy
Insatiable curiosity and can observe and identify patterns, trends, and insights, turning research and data into effectiveness and performance
Lateral and creative thinker with the ability to make complex topics simple, and a passion for creativity, innovation, and compelling experiences
A robust understanding of user journeys, product ecosystems, and how to drive innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle
Strong understanding of how business, brands, and consumers interact, and how technology is impacting their lives
Familiarity with the design, application, and analysis of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research
Passionate about collaboration, open-minded, and experienced in working with people from diverse cultures
Understand the big picture and have a sharp attention to detail, while always striving for best-in-class work

Job Responsibility

Understand the client’s audiences, objectives, and priorities, and lead the definition of solutions to meet these needs
Execute research to distil and design insight that drives forward creative solutions to client brief objectives
Provide strategic direction for product design, digital platform development, and user experience, as well as brand, marketing, and communications initiatives, identifying key value propositions, user needs, and business value
Develop strategies that define the vision and roadmap for digital products and platforms, ensuring market differentiation and clear user value
Develop comprehensive strategies that detail tactics across the entire customer experience, encompassing brand communications, product lifecycle, and user journeys, translating strategic recommendations into actionable campaigns, product features, services, and experiences
Craft compelling narratives in presentations and to sell your work to clients, ensuring alignment of client objectives to strategic imperatives
Co-create closely with creative, experience, and technology teams to develop effective and performant solutions
Identify key opportunities to drive client value, satisfaction, and growth
Plan and lead client workshops and research sessions
Write briefs that provide clarity for creativity and collaborate to refine, align, and shape them into effective solutions

What we offer

An extensive range of benefits (see company link)
Commitment to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices
Hybrid work approach
Equal opportunity employer
Fostering a culture of respect

Midweight Strategist

Become Recruitment UK

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
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Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

Expiration:
April 24, 2026

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