Average Strategist salary in the UK

Content StrategistLocation: London or Brighton | Hybrid - 2 days per week in officeType: Full-timeThe OpportunityWe're working with a leading global digital and experience agency looking for a Content Strategist to join its growing content and experience practice.This is a strategic, client-facing role for someone who can turn complex information, data and insights into clear, actionable content strategies that improve how brands plan, create and optimise content.The RoleYou'll:Lead content strategy and large-scale content audits across major client accounts.Develop strategic roadmaps and actionable recommendations across content, editorial and organic social.Work directly with clients, leading presentations and becoming a trusted strategic partner.Analyse content performance, SEO and audience insights to identify opportunities for improvement.Work closely with SEO, UX, Paid Media and creative teams to deliver joined-up strategies.Help develop frameworks, best practices, case studies and thought leadership.Mentor and collaborate with other strategists and content specialists.Stay ahead of developments in SEO, GEO/AEO, AI and the evolving content landscape.About YouYou'll ideally have:Proven experience in content strategy, organic social, content design or editorial.Agency experience or experience working across multiple brands.Strong writing, editing and content structuring skills.Good understanding of SEO, analytics and content performance.Knowledge of modern discoverability, including GEO/AEO.Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.Experience working with CMS and project management tools.The ability to turn complex information into clear, user-focused recommendations.An interest in using AI and emerging tools to improve content planning and production.A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects.What's on OfferHybrid working - 2 days per week in London or BrightonOpportunity to work with major global brandsStrategic, varied and high-impact client workCollaborative and multidisciplinary environmentStrong benefits package and opportunities for developmentA role at the forefront of content, digital and emerging AI/discoverability trendsUK Right to Work required. Visa sponsorship is not currently available.Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

Creative Strategist - Social, Influencer & CreativeLondon | £60,000-£70,000 We're partnering with an ambitious, social-first creative agency looking for a Creative Strategist to join its growing strategy function.The agency sits at the intersection of social, creative, influencer, partnerships, PR and performance, creating culturally relevant work that is designed to deliver genuine commercial results. Their work spans household-name brands across sectors including financial services, FMCG, beauty, hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle.This is a hands-on strategy role for someone who is genuinely immersed in social media, culture and human behaviour. You'll work across the agency's existing client portfolio as well as new business, taking client challenges and turning them into sharp insights, creative territories, compelling briefs and ultimately ideas that people will actually care about.You'll sit closely alongside creative, client services, influencer and performance teams, helping shape the thinking behind the work rather than simply producing strategy decks.What you'll be doingDigging into audiences, culture, communities, categories and competitors to uncover interesting human truths and insights.Turning research and data into clear creative opportunities and strategic territories.Interrogating client briefs to identify the real business, audience and creative challenge.Writing inspiring, single-minded creative briefs and propositions.Working closely with creative teams from initial insight through to idea development.Thinking about how ideas translate across social, creators, influencers, partnerships, experiential and paid media.Identifying communities, creators and cultural spaces that brands can credibly participate in.Supporting and leading strategic thinking across new business pitches, including research, insight development, pitch narratives and presentations.Keeping ahead of cultural trends, platform changes and shifts in audience behaviour.Connecting creative thinking back to commercial objectives and measurable performance.What we're looking forYou'll ideally have 4-5+ years' experience in a strategy role within a social, creative or integrated agency, with social genuinely sitting at the heart of your experience.You'll need a deep understanding of social culture and audience behaviour, alongside proven experience developing influencer and talent-led strategies. You should be able to take an insight and turn it into an idea rather than simply a presentation, and be confident presenting your thinking to both internal teams and clients.We're particularly interested in people who are culturally curious, commercially minded, comfortable working at pace and excited by the opportunity to have real influence over the creative output of an agency.Salary: £60,000-£70,000Location: Central LondonNotice period: Candidates on up to 3 months' notice will be considered.Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.

Global Design Strategist Automotive Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance and Benefits Turn your creativity into measurable impact as a Global Design Strategist, shaping automotive design direction that supports smarter product development. This Global Design Strategist role offers a compelling fixed-term opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive design and engineering, contributing to world-class R&D work within a global, collaborative environment. If you enjoy turning ideas into strategy and translating design intent into practical outcomes, this Global Design Strategist job is made for you.As a Global Design Strategist you will: Define and communicate global design strategy to align creative direction with product goals.Analyse design performance and translate insights into actionable strategic improvements.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across automotive design and engineering to ensure cohesive delivery.Support development activities by contributing to design frameworks, guidelines, and decision-making processes.Champion clarity and consistency in design intent throughout project lifecycles.Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders, explaining trade-offs and benefits with confidence.As a Global Design Strategist you will bring: Proven experience in design strategy, product design, or a closely related automotive design and engineering discipline.Strong ability to interpret information, spot patterns, and make practical recommendations.Excellent communication skills, with confidence in explaining strategy and influencing outcomes.A portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking and creative judgement in design-led projects.The drive to deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving environment, working effectively with others.This Global Design Strategist position supports this company's continued mission as a centre of excellence for automotive design and engineering, providing research and development capabilities that serve both major stakeholders and selected partners. By bringing clear, structured design thinking to the work, this Global Design Strategist role helps keep innovation focused, collaborative, and outcome-driven.Interested?:If the Global Design Strategist role sounds like the next step for our design strategy career, apply now and take advantage of this exciting fixed-term opportunity.Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.