Job Description
Reporting To: Brand Strategy Director
Salary Bracket: £30,000-£44,000
Option for Part Time: 3/4 days per week (salary pro rata)
Are you a creative powerhouse?
Are you a forward-thinking creative visionary and a mastermind when it comes to shaping brands? Do you have experience in researching competitors and audiences, as well as planning campaigns that really grab people’s attention? We’re on the lookout for a Strategist / Planner (3-5 years experience) to join our growing team at Halo.
We’re not just in the business of creating brands; we’re in the business of shaping legacies. If you’re ready to be part of a team that works with some of the world’s leading brands then please, read on.
About the role:
As Strategic Planner, you’ll be the architect of brand success stories. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Researching behaviours, competitors, and markets and communicating insights, conclusions and trends.
- Shaping and defining compelling brand platforms that reflect our clients core principles.
- Planning campaigns, in both content and media, that demand the audience’s attention.
- Regularly analysing and reporting on brand and campaign performance.
- Collaborating across all teams, internally and externally, to ensure brand alignment.
Culture & Diversity:
Culture is the foundation of creativity, which is why it is so important to us at Halo. We believe differences must be celebrated, and we strive to create an environment where our employees feel comfortable bringing their real selves to work. We know that if we want to create work that speaks to everyone, to people from all walks of life, then we have to be a diverse group. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation and beliefs. Difference is interesting, diversity is strength. Come and be you, with us!
B Corp:
We’re more than just a team of creative professionals; we’re a passionate community dedicated to making a positive impact. As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to using our skills to drive positive change for both people and the planet. We believe in using business as a force for good, and our commitment to social and environmental responsibility is embedded in everything we do.
No recruitment agencies please, direct applicants only.
Required skills
Who we’re looking for:
- Experience in strategic brand planning, advertising, or in a creative role with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to elevate creative and conceptual development in strategic planning efforts.
- Proficiency in writing high-quality briefs aligned with brand objectives and creative development.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 3-5 years of proven experience in brand strategy development and planning implementation.
- Availability for 3-5 days a week.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package:
- Competitive annual salary
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 3 or 4 days for Christmas break
- Annual pay reviews
- Annual bonus scheme after first 12 months of employment
- Your birthday off
- Hybrid working
- Training & development opportunities
- Free eye tests
- Pension
- Childcare Vouchers
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Friday afternoons off
Plus a whole heap more…