Senior Strategist (Brand & Creative) Full Time

Boldspace are looking for someone with a strong track record in brand and integrated creative strategy, able to guide creative thinking, shape strategic direction for clients, and lead integrated strategic processes from insight through to execution. You should be comfortable acting as a trusted voice to clients and internal teams alike, helping define challenges, uncover opportunities, and develop work that delivers meaningful commercial and brand impact. A background spanning both brand and creative strategy is preferred, though not essential.ABOUT BOLDSPACEBoldspace is a brand value & creative agency. We help organisations grow their meaning, reputation and value through brand building, communications and analytics.At our core is a combination of strategic thinking and creative advisory, helping clients move into new territory through brand campaigns that spark conversations and build reputation with the audiences that matter most. We are passionate about helping brands find their bold space: the unique territory where they are relevant, their audience cares, and they have the right to lead.Since launch in 2020, our blend of strategy, creativity and technology has delivered positive impact for a diverse set of clients, including the Post Office, VISA, TGI Fridays, Deel, Virgin, Direct Line, Lovehoney, Boylesports and many more.We are also the creators of Boldstream, our proprietary agentic AI SaaS platform designed for modern marketing and communications teams. Boldstream combines multi-LLM technology, integrated data and more than 100 specialist AI agents to support strategy, creativity, content and communications workflows in one connected system. The platform is used by live customers as well as internally by our own teams to help deliver smarter, faster and more effective work.REQUIREMENTSLead strategic directionUnderstand client businesses, audiences and objectives to help define clear strategic opportunities and solutionsLead strategic thinking across accounts, helping shape both long-term brand direction and campaign developmentTake ownership of strategic processes from briefing through to delivery and evaluationAct as a trusted advisor to clients, building confidence through clear thinking, strong communication and commercial understandingIdentify opportunities for client and account growth, and contribute proactively to wider business development conversationsSet clear KPIs and success measures for strategic and creative workDevelop insight-driven thinkingUse a combination of quantitative and qualitative inputs to uncover meaningful insights and inform strategic recommendationsBe fluent in interpreting audience, cultural and market signals to shape compelling strategic responsesLead stakeholder conversations and workshops that help uncover opportunities, align teams and inspire creative developmentStay informed on cultural, category and behavioural trends, translating these into relevant and actionable thinking for clientsUse tools including Boldstream and additional data sources to support strategic development and campaign effectivenessShape strategy and creative outputsContribute to the continued evolution of Boldspace’s approach to brand and communications strategyBuild clear strategic frameworks, positioning territories and communications platformsWork closely with creative teams to develop ideas rooted in audience understanding and brand ambitionCraft compelling narratives, strategic presentations and client-facing materialsIdentify key opportunities and friction points across brand and customer journeysSupport thought leadership initiatives including white papers, effectiveness case studies and agency marketing materials where relevantYOUAround 6+ years’ experience in an agency-side strategy, planning or brand roleStrong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance commercial, creative and audience perspectivesConfident working across both brand and campaign strategyQuantitatively and qualitatively fluent, with the ability to interpret data and insight without relying heavily on formal research processesComfortable leading conversations with senior clients and presenting strategic recommendations clearly and confidentlyOrganised and adaptable, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyStrong written communication skills and experience creating polished client presentationsCurious about culture, behaviour and communications, with a natural instinct for spotting opportunitiesExcited by the opportunity to work across both ambitious challenger brands and larger global accountsBENEFITSPensions: a 5% employer contribution.Holiday: unlimited holiday (including all UK public holidays) – we trust our staff to take the time they need and still excel in their jobs – and days off for birthdays and moving house are guaranteed!Flexible working: 2/3 days per week in Soho officeRegular salary reviews: in line with a salary framework, to ensure equal pay for equal work and that we recognise and reward when your responsibilities increase.Socials: team socials regularly, chosen by the team.Team retreats: time to get to know each other away from the office.Bonus: transparent bonus structure where you can receive a % of base salary based on personal and company performance.Supporting good causes: we contribute some of our outperformance to charitable causes which the team help choose.Wellness: time within working hours every week for those that want or need it.Monthly benefits budget: £50 per month, every month, to spend on whatever you want – from a home delivered vegetable box and discounted gym memberships, to mental health support and professional coachingA CARBON NEUTRAL BUSINESSBoldspace (B Corp) measures its performance on profit, people and planet combined. From day one, we will offset your carbon footprint entirely. The cost of this is covered 100% by the company.