Average Strategist salary in the UK

Data Strategist / Planner - Day rate: approximately £300-£400 per day (Outside IR35). - Location: Mostly remote, with on-site presence in Bristol once every two weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven CRM strategist or planner to join a reputable CRM agency working with major consumer brands. If you enjoy developing customer-centric strategies, turning insights into action, and influencing how brands utilize data in CRM and email, this role provides real impact from day one. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas, recommendations, and ability to translate data into meaningful journeys will directly influence how clients engage their customers. About the Role As the CRM Data Strategist, you'll partner with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and customer behaviours. Your role is to interpret what they need, uncover the data-led opportunities, and turn that into clear CRM strategies that internal teams can bring to life. This position suits someone with a strategy, planning, or data insight background. Someone who understands how CRM should work, how data fuels it, and how to map that into customer journeys. You don't need to be deeply hands-on with the tech, but you must be confident navigating CRM platforms and understanding how data supports targeting, segmentation, and personalisation. Technical Environment Main tools used: BrazeAdobe toolsGA4 While the role isn't execution-heavy, you'll collaborate closely with technical and CRM teams who deliver the journeys and campaigns based on your strategic direction. Key Responsibilities Partner with clients to understand their CRM, data, and customer engagement goalsTranslate client needs into data-driven CRM strategies and clear recommendationsIdentify customer insights and opportunities using available dataWork with CRM and technical teams to define how strategies can be executedShape customer journeys and messaging approaches rooted in behaviour and dataEnsure strategies align with what's possible in Braze, Adobe, and GA4 Working Model Mostly remoteOn-site in Bristol once every two weeks

Senior Data Strategist Bristol (3 days per week) or London hybrid | £50,000-£60,000 This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing CRM agency at a pivotal point in their evolution. With new global clients coming on board and increased investment from a recent acquisition, you'll step into a role where data-driven thinking genuinely shapes customer experience on an international scale. The Company They are an established CRM agency with decades of experience delivering cutting-edge customer engagement solutions. Known for their personable, close-knit culture, they combine creative thinking with robust data expertise to help major brands elevate their CRM performance. After joining a global group, they are entering a phase of accelerated growth-opening the door to bigger clients, broader reach, and new opportunities for strategic innovation. The Role As Senior Data Strategist, you will sit at the intersection of data, technology, and customer experience, using insights to shape high-impact CRM strategies across a varied client portfolio. You will: Develop targeted CRM strategies grounded in robust data insights.Analyse customer behaviour and identify opportunities for growth, revenue uplift, and improved ROI.Assess and optimise client tech stacks, ensuring efficient workflows and high-performing lifecycle journeys.Lead data storytelling-translating analytical findings into compelling, client-ready narratives and decks.Champion customer experience across multi-channel CRM programmes.Collaborate closely with data teams to turn complex analysis into actionable strategy.Mentor junior strategists and support their development.Work across multiple CRM platforms, with many clients operating in Braze.Present strategies and insights directly to stakeholders and senior client contacts. Your Skills & ExperienceYou will be successful in this role if you have: Strong experience in CRM strategy within an agency or a data-driven in-house environment.Proven ability to turn data insights into actionable customer-centric strategies.Confident client-facing or stakeholder-facing communication skills.Experience collaborating with data teams and translating technical outputs into strategic recommendations.Proficiency with CRM platforms; Braze experience is highly advantageous.Familiarity with tools such as Tableau or Adobe Analytics.A talent for data storytelling and building engaging presentations. What They Offer £50,000-£60,000 salary depending on experience.Hybrid working: Bristol office 3 days a week OR London-based with travel to Bristol roughly once every other week.Exposure to a diverse and growing portfolio of global brands.Significant headroom for career growth as the agency scales.A collaborative, friendly, fast-paced environment where strategy is central to delivery. How to ApplyIf you're excited by the blend of data, creativity, and CRM strategy, apply now to be considered.

Senior Data Strategist Bristol (3 days per week) or London hybrid | £50,000-£60,000 This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing CRM agency at a pivotal point in their evolution. With new global clients coming on board and increased investment from a recent acquisition, you'll step into a role where data-driven thinking genuinely shapes customer experience on an international scale. The Company They are an established CRM agency with decades of experience delivering cutting-edge customer engagement solutions. Known for their personable, close-knit culture, they combine creative thinking with robust data expertise to help major brands elevate their CRM performance. After joining a global group, they are entering a phase of accelerated growth-opening the door to bigger clients, broader reach, and new opportunities for strategic innovation. The Role As Senior Data Strategist, you will sit at the intersection of data, technology, and customer experience, using insights to shape high-impact CRM strategies across a varied client portfolio. You will: Develop targeted CRM strategies grounded in robust data insights.Analyse customer behaviour and identify opportunities for growth, revenue uplift, and improved ROI.Assess and optimise client tech stacks, ensuring efficient workflows and high-performing lifecycle journeys.Lead data storytelling-translating analytical findings into compelling, client-ready narratives and decks.Champion customer experience across multi-channel CRM programmes.Collaborate closely with data teams to turn complex analysis into actionable strategy.Mentor junior strategists and support their development.Work across multiple CRM platforms, with many clients operating in Braze.Present strategies and insights directly to stakeholders and senior client contacts. Your Skills & Experience You will be successful in this role if you have: Strong experience in CRM strategy within an agency or a data-driven in-house environment.Proven ability to turn data insights into actionable customer-centric strategies.Confident client-facing or stakeholder-facing communication skills.Experience collaborating with data teams and translating technical outputs into strategic recommendations.Proficiency with CRM platforms; Braze experience is highly advantageous.Familiarity with tools such as Tableau or Adobe Analytics.A talent for data storytelling and building engaging presentations. What They Offer £50,000-£60,000 salary depending on experience.Hybrid working: Bristol office 3 days a week OR London-based with travel to Bristol roughly once every other week.Exposure to a diverse and growing portfolio of global brands.Significant headroom for career growth as the agency scales.A collaborative, friendly, fast-paced environment where strategy is central to delivery. How to Apply If you're excited by the blend of data, creativity, and CRM strategy, apply now to be considered.