Ogilvy UK

SocialStrategyDirector

£115–165k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Social Strategy Director at Ogilvy UK. Skills: Social strategy, Brand building, Client relationship management, Team leadership. Lead social strategy development. Drive demand for strategy services”

What You'll Achieve.

Elevate social capabilities; Redefine social offer; Realize global ambition; Build social brands; Drive tangible outcomes; Secure social buy-in; Enhance campaign performance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Insight generation; Strategic solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience with brands, Multi-national client experience

Nice to Have

Creative background, Strategist background, Creator background

What You'll Do.

Lead social strategy development

Drive demand for strategy services

Build client relationships

Understand client business

Formulate resonant campaigns

Uncover client challenges

Develop social strategies

Line manage strategists

Partner with internal teams

Craft creative briefs

Share insights and trends

Champion social-first thinking

Develop social narratives

Stay abreast of trends

Contribute to social initiatives

Apply new knowledge to clients

Contribute to new business pitches

Infuse strategic ideas

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with clients; Partner with internal teams; Work with creative teams; Work with account teams; Work with media teams

Communication Scope

Thought leadership; Client presentations

Full Job Description

Social Strategy Director Location: London Department: PR, Social & Influence Reporting Into: Group Head of Strategy Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract About the Role This is an exciting opportunity at Ogilvy to play a pivotal role in elevating our social capabilities for 2026, helping us redefine our social and content offer and realize our new global ambition of ‘building social brands’. Ogilvy is seeking an experienced Social Strategy Director, responsible for setting the standard for social-first strategic thinking within the agency and exciting our high-profile clients about the opportunities of social. The ideal candidate is relentlessly curious about social, deeply immersed in culture, trends and conversation, and a thought leader who can challenge traditional thinking. Collaborating closely with clients, you'll gain a deep understanding of their businesses, target audiences, and brand values, translating this knowledge to develop inventive strategic solutions tailored to meet each client’s distinct objectives, to secure social buy-in and drive tangible outcomes. Your experience will span socially led campaigns as well as always on organic social and editorial thinking. As a mentor and leader, you'll guide and support junior team members in their professional growth, fostering an environment of collaboration and agility. You’ll advocate for diversity of thought and champion inclusive approaches. Your ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate with others will be integral to thriving in this ever-evolving industry. Key Responsibilities Strategy leadership: Lead the development of best-in-class social strategies that are firmly rooted in clients’ overall business and brand objectives, incorporating the latest trends and best practices. Drive demand for the strategy department's services internally and externally (part of this will be through the consistent delivery of the teams’ exceptional strategic work). Client relatio

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