Insight & Strategy Director, Integrated Communications

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The Company

Do you want to be part of a global team working to drive positive change through technology?

Clarity spans the globe, bringing together fearless digital marketing and communications specialists - all experts in their field. Our mission? To help visionary companies realise their potential. Our work combines storytelling with innovation, ingenuity, entrepreneurialism and creativity.

We provide fearless marketing and communications consultancy to the world's most progressive companies. We do this by helping to solve their biggest challenges, and supporting their rapidly changing needs, with a strategic creative mindset and constantly expanding best-in-class, full-funnel, specialist services and expertise. We're a global company with an entrepreneurial mindset, meaning agility, growth and a positive culture are essential to who we are.

While there is a large focus on PR, we are a team of integrated marketing experts, working across four key areas of expertise:

• Insight, Analytics & Market Intelligence
• Strategic Communications & Government Affairs
• Creative Studio & Content Production
• Digital Experience & Performance Marketing

The Role

Having recently launched our Intelligence Unit, we're looking for an Insight & Strategy Director who can contribute fresh ideas and drive our strategic initiatives forward. You'll be based in our London office, and working across our global client base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with pitch teams to discover those "a-ha" moments to win the work.
• Lead market landscape analyses to pinpoint critical trends, threats and opportunities that inform strategic planning.
• Gain a deep understanding of client audiences through demographic, psychographic, and behavioural insights to shape compelling communication strategies.
• Utilise competitive intelligence to set our clients apart in the market.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to anticipate shifts and develop proactive campaign ideas.
• Continuously monitor the market and competitors to refine client strategies and maintain their competitive edge.
• Master and lead the use of key research tools such as Cision, SparkToro, and SEMrush, while keeping abreast of the latest developments in insight martech.

About You

• Passionate about delivering high-quality insight and strategy work, ideally with an interest or background in B2B sectors.
• Experienced in using audience understanding, competitive intelligence, and brand strategy to inform decision-making and client success.
• Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research, with a knack for translating data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communicator, adept at presenting strategies and insights across all levels of an organisation.
• A proactive leader who drives insight standards, uncovers new opportunities for client accounts, and leads discussions to identify these opportunities.
• Resourceful and adaptable, able to receive feedback positively and adjust strategies quickly and effectively.

Benefits

Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family

At Clarity, we know that a happy and healthy team is a productive team. That's why we offer benefits like:

• Private Medical Insurance: Get the care you need when you need it.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Welcoming a new child is a special time that deserves special attention.
• Clarity Cares Time: Appointments and emergencies don't have to eat into your PTO.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellness Fund: Invest in your health and happiness.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for a healthier commute.

Taking Care of Your Community

We believe in giving back to the community, so we offer:

• Volunteer Time Off: Giving back is good for the soul.
• Clarity Compass: Internal employee committee helping ensure we're walking our talk, especially on issues close to our heart - DEI, Environmental Impact, Employee Wellbeing and Community Engagement

Recharging Your Batteries

Everyone needs time to relax and recharge, which is why we offer:

• Unlimited Holiday: Because who doesn't love time off?
• Sabbatical Program: Even more time off after five years!
• Summer Fridays and Winter Break: Enjoying life is important.
• Flexible Working Program: Life happens, and we can help you adapt.

Other information

Clarity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and for our Clients. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff or Clients on the basis of age, disability, neurodiversity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated!