22 Senior Creative Strategist jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for a Creative Strategist to join our marketing team — a dynamic and motivated individual who lives and breathes social media, understands what makes content perform, and knows how to translate insights into impactful strategies. This is a hybrid role that blends creativity, data analysis, and hands-on execution to help us stand out, scale, and go viral. You will report directly to the Head of Marketing and play a key role in shaping our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Creation

• Develop and execute innovative social media strategies across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook to name a few.

• Stay ahead of trends, ensuring our brand leverages emerging formats, sounds, and viral opportunities.

• Confidently step in front of the camera and direct on-screen talent to produce engaging content.

• Know your way around filming and editing content, working closely with the creative team to bring ideas to life.

• Guide and grade creative concepts for paid social campaigns to maximise ROI and performance.

• Apply strong copywriting skills to ensure messaging is clear, engaging, and on-brand.

Data & Insights

• Monitor and analyse content performance, identifying growth opportunities through metrics and trends.

• Merge social, audience, and campaign data to produce actionable insights for the wider business.

• Translate analytics into easy-to-digest reports, ensuring the team has a clear snapshot of market and audience behaviours.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work closely with the designer, copywriter, and marketing executive, ensuring campaigns are delivered cohesively.

• Collaborate across marketing functions to align creative direction with overall business objectives.

• Test, optimise, and refine creative approaches for both organic and paid channels.

• Act as a creative thought-leader within the business, pushing boundaries and driving innovation.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in social media strategy, content creation, or digital marketing.

• Proven track record in creating content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

• Strong skills in filming, directing, and editing short-form and long-form content.

• Familiarity with tools such as Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Business Suite, Google Analytics, and scheduling platforms (e.g. Later, HubSpot, or similar).

• Experience developing and optimising paid social ad campaigns.

• Strong grasp of copywriting and storytelling.

• Ability to interpret analytics and translate data into actionable recommendations.

• Comfortable working on camera and directing others with confidence.

• Self-starter with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

About You

• Highly creative, motivated, and eager to experiment with new ideas.

• Confident both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.

• Curious and trend-savvy — always spotting opportunities for growth and engagement.

• Analytical and commercially minded, with the ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborative and adaptable, thriving when working with cross-functional teams.

• Passionate about creating content that not only engages but also delivers measurable business results.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.

• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a growing brand.

• Direct mentorship and collaboration with the Head of Marketing.

• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days remote).

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.

We believe football has the power to change culture, society and a brand’s trajectory. But we see lots of brands work in football, with very few making football work for them.

We operate a full-service creative and strategy studio powered by the world’s biggest football content business. We’re passionate about working with brands to help them find their authentic position in football and drive resonance with fans.

Footballco’s content and media business reaches more than 720 million football fans across the world each month entertaining and inspiring them across social, web, IRL and leveraging our roster of football brands including Goal, MUNDIAL, Front Three, Voetbalzone, Kooora and Spox. No one else has our reach or depth of understanding within the game. We are a team of over 300 people, in 16 countries around the world.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Strategy Director with a passion for unearthing cultural, consumer and content insights and communicating them in an inspirational way to sell brave ideas to a wide range of clients looking to engage consumers via their passion for football.

We’re looking for someone who has a firm grasp on what true insights are, how to find them and understands the change they can create. This person can identify the key elements in client briefs, find gold in data, understand social/digital trends and analytics and use all of this to help create best-in-class campaign strategies.

The successful candidate will have the ability to think calmly and creatively on tight timelines and question perceived wisdoms in the drive to find the best solution.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely and collaboratively with key internal stakeholders including sales, client services, creative and editorial teams
• Clarify briefs and commercial challenges
• Support local and global sales teams on proposals and guide them to help improve the overall quality of our commercial proposal output
• Identify insights, and package them in relevant ways
• Be able to identify, validate and communicate a strategic solution to a commercial, brand or audience brief
• Clearly brief, inspire and feedback to creative and editorial teams
• Evaluate concepts and creative work against the original strategy
• Craft content strategies that get the best out of social and digital platforms, delivering measurable results
• Use your ability to clearly communicate, collaborate and persuade to drive projects through to successful conclusions

What you have:

• Experience working in an agency strategy, brand strategy, media partnerships or sports marketing role
• Demonstrable cultural and/or creative strategy expertise
• Experience in developing campaign proposals that deliver on marketing goals either at an agency, client or media owner
• Strong understanding of digital and social platforms and the changing landscape of sports content consumption
• The ability to combine creativity with consideration of performance metrics
• The ability to create and deliver compelling presentations
• Understanding and experience of the sports, media or entertainment industries
• Understanding of the needs of brands, media, rights-holders and talent

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

We believe football has the power to change culture, society and a brand’s trajectory. But we see lots of brands work in football, with very few making football work for them.

We operate a full-service creative and strategy studio powered by the world’s biggest football content business. We’re passionate about working with brands to help them find their authentic position in football and drive resonance with fans.

Footballco’s content and media business reaches more than 720 million football fans across the world each month entertaining and inspiring them across social, web, IRL and leveraging our roster of football brands including Goal, MUNDIAL, Front Three, Voetbalzone, Kooora and Spox. No one else has our reach or depth of understanding within the game. We are a team of over 300 people, in 16 countries around the world.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Strategy Director with a passion for unearthing cultural, consumer and content insights and communicating them in an inspirational way to sell brave ideas to a wide range of clients looking to engage consumers via their passion for football.

We’re looking for someone who has a firm grasp on what true insights are, how to find them and understands the change they can create. This person can identify the key elements in client briefs, find gold in data, understand social/digital trends and analytics and use all of this to help create best-in-class campaign strategies.

The successful candidate will have the ability to think calmly and creatively on tight timelines and question perceived wisdoms in the drive to find the best solution.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely and collaboratively with key internal stakeholders including sales, client services, creative and editorial teams
• Clarify briefs and commercial challenges
• Support local and global sales teams on proposals and guide them to help improve the overall quality of our commercial proposal output
• Identify insights, and package them in relevant ways
• Be able to identify, validate and communicate a strategic solution to a commercial, brand or audience brief
• Clearly brief, inspire and feedback to creative and editorial teams
• Evaluate concepts and creative work against the original strategy
• Craft content strategies that get the best out of social and digital platforms, delivering measurable results
• Use your ability to clearly communicate, collaborate and persuade to drive projects through to successful conclusions

What you have:

• Experience working in an agency strategy, brand strategy, media partnerships or sports marketing role
• Demonstrable cultural and/or creative strategy expertise
• Experience in developing campaign proposals that deliver on marketing goals either at an agency, client or media owner
• Strong understanding of digital and social platforms and the changing landscape of sports content consumption
• The ability to combine creativity with consideration of performance metrics
• The ability to create and deliver compelling presentations
• Understanding and experience of the sports, media or entertainment industries
• Understanding of the needs of brands, media, rights-holders and talent

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Role: Creative Strategist

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: £35,000 – £0,000 + Commission

I’m currently working with a fast-growing performance marketing agency that’s on the hunt for a Creative Strategist to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s got a sharp creative eye, understands what makes people click and convert, and is confident turning data into high-performing content strategies.

You’ll be part of a smart, collaborative team working across paid social channels (think Meta, TikTok, etc.)—helping scale brands through top-performing ad creative and fresh campaign ideas.

If you’re passionate about creativity that actually drives results and love the fast pace of digital marketing, this could be a great next step.

What they’re looking for:

• 1+ year in a similar role – either agency or DTC brand side

• Strong understanding of paid social (Meta, TikTok etc.)

• Solid experience writing creative briefs and UGC scripts

• Confident interpreting performance data to inform creative direction

• Strong copywriting skills and eye for design

• Proactive, ideas-led, and excited to bring something fresh to the table

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with media buyers, creators, and clients

What’s on offer:

• £35,000 – £50,000 base (DOE)

• Fully remote

• Fast-paced, supportive team

• Opportunity to have a real creative and strategic impact

• Autonomy, input, and room to grow as the agency scales

• Collaborative environment that values initiative and big ideas

If you’re curious to hear more, drop me your CV and I’ll happily share more info. I’m also working on a few other creative/performance roles, so always happy to chat if you’re open to options.

Join a cutting-edge content and technology platform redefining the way brands deliver personalised digital experiences. Sitting at the intersection of creativity, performance, and AI innovation, this global business helps clients unlock efficiency and effectiveness across the content supply chain. The company blends creative insight with data science and automation to drive DCO at scale.

As the Senior Creative Strategist , you'll play a crucial role in turning data into actionable insights that shape digital creative strategy and showcase performance impact. This is a perfect opportunity for a curious, analytically minded individual who enjoys blending creativity with data to influence decision-making and innovation.

The Role

• Create and implement DCO strategies that connect client goals with media plans and audience insights.
• Turn performance data into practical recommendations and establish measurement frameworks to evaluate success.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, offering clear communication and strategic guidance.
• Combine analytical insight with creative execution to ensure campaigns are on-brand, visually effective, and engaging.
• Monitor shifts in the digital media landscape, including programmatic, social, and new platforms, and adjust approaches accordingly.
• Support product development by applying campaign learning's and sharing expertise on AI, automation, and digital creativity.

The Candidate

• 4+ years' experience in a data, media, or digital analytics role
• Knowledge of programmatic and/or social media platforms
• Familiarity with creative production and DCO campaigns
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with a good grasp of statistics
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and storytelling

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

The Senior Creative Strategist will develop relationships and influence senior client stakeholders and proactively bring the agency's thoughts and ideas into any strategy-led presentations.

Client Details

My client is a well established and vibrant creative design agency located in Tunbridge Wells. They have a dynamic, fun culture and are eager to welcome a talented individual to join their awesome team!

Description

The successful Senior Creative Strategist will have:

• Support the team and management with ad hoc tasks aligned with the agency's mission.

• Maintain curiosity and a drive for uncovering compelling, high-impact stories for clients.
• Brief creative teams with clear strategic direction to ensure impactful deliverables.

• Conduct in-depth research and audits of client sectors, competitors, websites, and existing content.

• Translate findings into actionable insights and narratives that improve brand and marketing effectiveness.
• Lead development of strategic documents, including personas, audits, and competitor analyses.

• Develop and deliver data-driven marketing strategies and campaign plans across digital and offline channels.

• Collaborate with the strategy team on campaign planning, internal comms, and new client offerings.
• Advise on digital best practices, including ABM, SEO, and paid media; occasionally implement campaigns.

• Create content strategies, brand messaging, narratives, and thought leadership pieces.

• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated, multichannel campaigns.
• Write and edit high-quality, persuasive content backed by research and insights.
• Help evolve agency offerings and reposition content as a core product.

Profile

A successful Senior Creative Strategist should have:

• 4+ years in mid-senior strategic marketing role (B2B/B2C, ideally agency).
• Excellent communication, copywriting, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Curious and passionate about tech, marketing, and communication trends.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident presenter and persuasive communicator.
• Proven experience managing digital marketing campaigns.
• Skilled across marketing ecosystems, focusing on data-driven, creative strategies.
• Self-motivated team player.

Job Offer

The Senior Creative Strategist will receive a competitive package:

• 45,000 - 50,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 from home
• Professional training budget
• Virtual GP access and retail discounts, paid time off for medical appointments, flexi working, leave tradaing, flu jab and eye test refunds.

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a global digital business at the cutting edge of media, creativity, and technology. They are looking for a Senior Creative Strategist to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven creative strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as automotive, retail, travel, FMCG, and finance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategist who thrives at the intersection of media, creative, and ad tech.

• Develop and implement creative strategies tailored to client objectives, audience insights, and media plans.

• Translate data and campaign performance into actionable creative recommendations.

• Build strong relationships with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, acting as a trusted strategic partner.

• Design measurement frameworks to assess campaign effectiveness and optimise against KPIs.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (strategy, analytics, design, and technology) to deliver integrated solutions.

• Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, automation, and digital creativity, sharing insights internally and externally.

• Support new business pitches and contribute to the continued growth of the strategy function.

• 4+ years' experience in a media, creative, or ad tech environment.

• Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including programmatic and social platforms.

• Ability to balance analytical rigour with creative excellence.

• Proven track record of client and stakeholder management at senior level.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

• Solid Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint/Keynote skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with DCO.

• Knowledge of platforms such as Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, or LinkedIn Ads.

• Familiarity with HTML5/feed ad serving.

• Experience developing global strategies.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a global digital business at the cutting edge of media, creativity, and technology. They are looking for a Senior Creative Strategist to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven creative strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as automotive, retail, travel, FMCG, and finance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategist who thrives at the intersection of media, creative, and ad tech.

• Develop and implement creative strategies tailored to client objectives, audience insights, and media plans.

• Translate data and campaign performance into actionable creative recommendations.

• Build strong relationships with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, acting as a trusted strategic partner.

• Design measurement frameworks to assess campaign effectiveness and optimise against KPIs.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (strategy, analytics, design, and technology) to deliver integrated solutions.

• Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, automation, and digital creativity, sharing insights internally and externally.

• Support new business pitches and contribute to the continued growth of the strategy function.

• 4+ years' experience in a media, creative, or ad tech environment.

• Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including programmatic and social platforms.

• Ability to balance analytical rigour with creative excellence.

• Proven track record of client and stakeholder management at senior level.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

• Solid Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint/Keynote skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with DCO.

• Knowledge of platforms such as Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, or LinkedIn Ads.

• Familiarity with HTML5/feed ad serving.

• Experience developing global strategies.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer

Join a cutting-edge content and technology platform redefining the way brands deliver personalised digital experiences. Sitting at the intersection of creativity, performance, and AI innovation, this global business helps clients unlock efficiency and effectiveness across the content supply chain. The company blends creative insight with data science and automation to drive DCO at scale.

As the Senior Creative Strategist , you'll play a crucial role in turning data into actionable insights that shape digital creative strategy and showcase performance impact. This is a perfect opportunity for a curious, analytically minded individual who enjoys blending creativity with data to influence decision-making and innovation.

The Role

• Create and implement DCO strategies that connect client goals with media plans and audience insights.
• Turn performance data into practical recommendations and establish measurement frameworks to evaluate success.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, offering clear communication and strategic guidance.
• Combine analytical insight with creative execution to ensure campaigns are on-brand, visually effective, and engaging.
• Monitor shifts in the digital media landscape, including programmatic, social, and new platforms, and adjust approaches accordingly.
• Support product development by applying campaign learning's and sharing expertise on AI, automation, and digital creativity.

The Candidate

• 4+ years' experience in a data, media, or digital analytics role
• Knowledge of programmatic and/or social media platforms
• Familiarity with creative production and DCO campaigns
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with a good grasp of statistics
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and storytelling

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer