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Strategy Director
Strategy Director
Company Description
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.
With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our “Power of One” business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People, having driven flagship Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Learning & Development (L&D) programmes within Publicis Media. Our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, encouraging everyone to make “Brave Plays” in their work and career development. Our culture is evident in awards such as Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years running, Media Week’s Agency of the Year 2025, and recognition as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025.
Overview
What will you be doing?
We are hiring a Strategy Director to shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting retail and FMCG portfolios. This opportunity involves leading strategic thinking for Aldi, while also contributing to brands in the Mars portfolio, including Dolmio and Ben’s—driving work that genuinely influences business growth.
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You’ll sit at the heart of client conversations, connecting human behaviour, media, and commercial outcomes. If you’re motivated by solving complex challenges and making a measurable impact, this role offers a brilliant platform to do so.
Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead strategic direction for Aldi, identifying growth opportunities and shaping communications that deliver real business impact
- Contribute strategic leadership across Mars Food & Nutrition brands, navigating evolving consumer behaviours and category dynamics
- Develop clear, compelling narratives that connect audience insight, media strategy, and commercial objectives
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on both short-term priorities and long-term growth
- Collaborate with planning teams to translate strategy into effective, measurable media plans
- Strengthen the quality of decision-making by connecting audience understanding with channel and investment choices
- Support and mentor team members, helping to build confidence, capability, and high standards of strategic thinking
Qualifications
Skills we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in media strategy, communications planning, or integrated planning
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to business decision-making
- Experience working with complex brands, ideally within retail, FMCG, or consumer-focused categories
- Strong understanding of how media planning translates into commercial outcomes
- Confidence in navigating both long-term strategy and day-to-day planning challenges
- Clear, structured thinking with the ability to simplify complex problems
- Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in developing others and improving team performance
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Additional Information
Benefits
Starcom offers a wide range of benefits, including:
- Core: Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical cover
- Enhanced Policies: Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave
- Access to additional initiatives, including incentives listed on the Publicis Career Page showcasing Inclusive Benefits and Employee Action Groups (EAG’s).
Working Arrangement
Publicis Groupe operates primarily from the office or the client’s office four days per week.
Commitment to Equality & Inclusivity
At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, sexuality, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs related to disability or health conditions, please let us know. Sharing this information will have no impact on your application.
Our Culture
Guided by our values, we:
- Listen with empathy
- Uplift each other
- Take responsibility
- Embrace change
Building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.
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