Senior Strategist

Senior Strategist (FTC maternity cover) Senior Strategist on a 12-month mat cover FTC. With a core focus on integrated behaviour-change campaigns, PR-led partnerships from a creative or PR agency. Around 5 yrs exp 23red is a purpose-driven creative agency. We develop brands and campaigns that change behaviour for the better and have a positive impact on people’s lives. We work with government bodies, charities, and mission-led organisations on issues such as tackling climate change, promoting clean energy and preventing gambling harm. Our work is designed to deliver real-world outcomes. We specialise in integrated campaigns, as well as ideas delivered through money can’t buy channels. Our work crosses advertising, PR, partnerships, media, trusted voices, and influencers. Our values guide everything we do: Collaborative, Clever, Curious, Creative, and Caring. 23red is part of Capgemini Invent globally and aligned to frog in the UK. We operate as a distinct creative agency while benefiting from the scale, expertise, and network of the wider group. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced Senior Strategist to join our Strategy team on a 12-month maternity cover FTC. The role has a core focus on integrated behaviour-change campaigns, as well as PR-led, partnership-driven executions. The work is primarily for government and charity clients. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? · Lead strategy across integrated and PR-first, partnership-led campaigns · Provide senior strategic input across client work and new business pitches · Lead research and insight development using qualitative, quantitative, generative AI and desk-based methods · Analyse data, evidence, and context to identify clear and actionable insights · Develop behaviour-change strategies, creative propositions, and campaign frameworks · Work closely with creative, PR, social and account teams to shape strong creative work · Write clear and inspiring creative briefs · Present strategy confidently to senior clients and stakeholders · Design evaluation frameworks and lead campaign effectiveness reviews · Commission and interpret data and research to demonstrate impact · Explore innovative and technology solutions beyond the brief – including the latest in Generative and Agentic AI · Act as a senior voice within the Strategy team and support the development of more junior colleagues You’re Likely to Be · An established Senior Strategist or Senior Planner from a creative, PR or integrated agency · Strong in PR, partnerships, and earned-led campaign thinking · Experienced working with government, public sector, charity, or purpose-driven organisations · Comfortable operating at senior client level · Motivated by work that focuses on behaviour change and social impact YOU KNOW YOU'RE RIGHT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE... Competencies: · Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to simplify complex challenges · Solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods · Confidence working with and interrogating data to generate insight · A clear understanding of how PR, partnerships, and integrated communications drive results · Skilled with Generative AI techniques, including writing brilliant prompts and judging generative outputs · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience with tools such as YouGov, GWI or TGI is helpful but not essential. Diversity and inclusion: We are committed at 23red to creating a team that represents the rich diversity of society, and we strive to create a working environment that ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.  We welcome all applications, especially those from individuals who are underrepresented in our industry. This includes people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen) and people of any age and class. In considering candidates, we look for culture add rather than culture fit – we do not seek to create a homogenous culture and value the diversity of perspectives the team bring to the table. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Department Strategy Locations London Remote status Hybrid London Perks and Benefits Flexible Working We have a hybrid approach combining 3 days per week working from the offices we share with our Capgemini colleagues in London's St Pauls, and working from home. We also offer flexi-hours. Family Friendly Benefits We offer enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and our gender-neutral Shared Parental Leave policy which is market leading in it's design. It enables fathers / partners to take as much time off, with the same payment terms, as mothers. Health and Wellbeing We have a wealth of Wellbeing benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, a Cycle to Work Scheme and Second Hand Bike Scheme. We also cover costs for eye tests and flu vaccinations, among other things! Socialising Our social committee 'The Saints' organise lots of social events, from our annual summer party, our 'Spool of Yule' Christmas festivities, to cheese and wine evenings, Halloween Spooky Social and more! Learning and Development We hold the IPA's Platinum Award for our learning and development programme. We offer time off for study and endless development opportunities! Cultural Allowance Our much-loved Cultural Allowance provides all staff with £240 per year to spend on any cultural activity that they wish - from theatre, to gigs, to festivals (yes you can spend it on Glasto!) to art classes and gallery trips. Incentives and bonuses We have a company bonus scheme along with our spot awards for work well done (our 'CAKE award') and our 'Do Ron Ron' quarterly award for innovation Volunteering We provide all staff with two paid days per year to volunteer - you can use it as one day or break it into chunks! Workplace & culture Our culture is a manifestation of our values. We are: Collaborative - none of us are at our best when we work alone. When we work together, we do truly wonderful things! Clever - clever is what happens to smart when we overlay a sense of originality and ingenuity. Curious - as Lewis Carroll put it "we love jumping down rabbit holes and are quite often so much surprised that for the moment we quite forget how to speak good English." Creative - again Lewis Carroll's Alice says it best: "Why, sometimes I've beileved as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Caring - we are a people business, and we look after our people. About 23RED LIMITED We’re 23red, a creative agency on a mission to create purposeful work that transforms people’s lives. Founded in 2000 Co-workers 67