Strategy Partner

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open marketing platform to deliver creative personalisation and measurable growth for leading brands.

What you will do

• Build relationships with senior client and partner-agency stakeholders and provide strategic guidance beyond individual briefs.
• Own pitch narratives, written responses, chemistry sessions, communications strategies, audience understanding, and bespoke research.
• Develop thought leadership for leading industry publications, agency projects, and industry panels.
• Shape strategic initiatives across the agency, including training, inclusive planning, sustainable planning, and improved briefing and brainstorming practices.
• Oversee award entries, strengthen submissions, and ensure the strongest presentation of client work.
• Lead debates and inspiration sessions while coaching junior strategists and supporting teams across accounts.

Requirements

• Ability to create compelling narratives and use storytelling techniques to present strategies, ideas, and media arguments.
• Knowledge of core media and broader marketing principles, industry literature, and best practices in media and communications.
• Ability to apply creativity to business, audience, data, insight, and media challenges.
• Strong critical-thinking skills for analysing challenges, identifying insights, and forming clear points of view.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Open and inclusive environment built on trust, respect, collaboration, and professional development.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, professional connections, and learning opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events focused on team achievements, thought leadership, and milestones.
• Medical, dental, vision, and group retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.