Brand Strategist

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We usually respond within a weekWe are Wiser, a global, award-winning Employer Brand agency. We build employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients. We’re a home for people who think big and expect more. We transform a company’s employer brand internally and externally and change cultures from the ground up. With creative, strategic and early talent experts in-house, our clients have a single partnership with Wiser and we deliver end to end campaigns helping them to attract and retain the best talent globally.We believe that people will do their best work when they're in a space that enables it. And that's what we've shaped at Wiser - a culture where everyone can be real and back themselves, surrounded by high performers who take ownership of their career and make moves, no matter what their background.To find out more about us, take a look at our website wearewiser.com or check us out on Instagram @wearewiser.ROLEWiser is looking for a Brand Strategist to understand client's objectives around recruitment and engagement, and develop employer brands and strategies that can deliver on those needs. You'll focus on how to get to the right words and visuals to capture a culture, and how those words can move off the page and into an organisation.Working closely with key accounts and research teams, you’ll gain a deep understanding of client businesses, target audiences, and their broader brand and culture. Then work with our creative and marketing teams to translate this knowledge into compelling messaging and creative activation strategies that resonate with candidates and current employees.You’ll be part of a team that creates consistent, high-quality brand storytelling that strengthens our client’s reputation and their employer identity worldwide. Beyond individual client projects, you'll contribute your knowledge to the wider team and work to shape and continuously improve the agency's creative output.In this role, you combine strategic vision with hands-on brand building, creating work that drives measurable business outcomes. As a member of the Brand Strategy team, you’ll be elevating our creative and strategic capabilities.This role reports into the Director of Research and Strategy.WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING?Uncovering insights:You'll work with our Research team to identify culture gaps and deduce implications for the brandIndustry scan to analyse trends and come up with a leading insight and platformDevelop employee value propositions (EVPs) for clients across global industries and marketsTranslate research and audience data into rich personas to inform messaging strategiesTranslate complex ideas into clear insightsDeveloping brands and identities:Develop differentiated and effective brand positioningCraft compelling brand narratives that communicate our client’s story, purpose and EVPDevelop clear brand frameworks, including voice and visual guidelines, to guide creative executionBuild strategic messaging that can be rolled out across various mediums (e.g. films, content series, social activations)Nurture creative work through to production, providing constructive, clear feedback, collaborating effectively with account teams to manage client deliveryActivation and guardianship:Develop briefs that are clear, effective and inspiring for creative teams (e.g. films, social, design, copywriters)Develop annual planning and employer brand strategies that meet client objectivesUnderstand and improve candidate and employee journeys through employer brandingServe as a thought partner for social, campaigns and other teams, ensuring alignment with brand world and driving impactDefine KPIs and measurement approach, and guide creative work to achieve strategic objectives.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:4+ years’ experience in brand strategy, ideally within an agency environment, or a mix of agency and client-side experience. Bonus points if you’ve worked on employer branding, culture, or purpose-driven brandsProven ability to think critically and synthesize complex insights from research, trends, and data into actionable strategiesExperience in brand naming, positioning, building ‘brand worlds,’ campaign messaging, and defining creative principles that guide impactful workStrong storyteller and communicator: you'll be creating decks and leading client-facing presentationsA natural eye for design and detail, understanding how verbal and visual identities combine to build memorable brands.Collaborative and adaptable working style.PURPLE PERKS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?A Happiness team whose role is to make Wiser the best place to work possible. Whether it’s keeping the office stocked up with snacks, sending you a care package when you’re poorly, or planning the next Wiser party, they make the office a much happier placeA culture calendar full of options - from black tie to sports day, book club or run club, there’s something for everyone.We’re pretty proud of the space we have here - from phone booths to walking pads, all the way to a rainforest for focus-time… whatever vibe you need, you can find it here.The W breakfast - our Happiness team makes sure everyone starts the day right with a hotel-worthy breakfast spread. Fancy coffee tap and unlimited fizzies on offer too.On top of your holiday allowance, the office also closes for up to 2 weeks over the festive period so we can all recharge before coming back in the new year.Wiser Bank Holiday - a beloved Purple People tradition. Each Autumn we take an extra day off to celebrate Wiser’s birthday. Cake and candles at the ready…Moving House Day - one of life’s most stressful events made easier by an extra day off.Work from Anywhere - everyone has a number of days to work from home or wherever they fancy. Whether it’s staying home to snuggle your cat or working from Greece for a week in the summer, WFA is the answerTherapy - with 5 therapists to choose from, each year you can get up to x3 therapy sessions subsidised through Wiser to take either here in our own secret Log Cabin, externally or online (you pay 20 a session and we cover the restVitality Health Insurance - full coverage once you’ve passed probation. From necessities like the dentist, doctors and opticians, to mega rewards like Champneys, gym and travel discounts, it’s a winner.Gymbox - once passing probation, you can access our exclusive Wiser x Gymbox partnership where you can bag your Gymbox membership for less than half price.Further details available upon Interview progression*THE ROAD TO WISER...Apply (Go on... do it) Intro call with the Talent team Video call with the hiring manager Tour of the gaff & a task Final with our COOAt Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status.We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work.If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high-performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.Department

Research

Location

London