Strategy3 is our corporate, brand, innovation consultancy. Our goal is to be the first-choice consultancy for everyone (talent, client, industry). We are trusted partners to the world’s most interesting brands by providing them with smart, creative and evidence-based recommendations for growth. We are seeking a driven, self-motivated leader. You'll be responsible for leadership, driving growth, reputation, culture and team success. You'll have an impact on operational, client and team leadership perspective. You'll have proven experienced in delivering sustainable business growth, a strategic thinker, and a strong people leader. This is an important leadership position within the wider UK business, collaborating and working with research and client teams across the business.What will I be doing? Achieving Consistent Profitable GrowthLeading Ipsos UK Strategy3 team to enhance our position in the consulting marketplaceProactive management of the P&L for sustainable, profitable growthPlan and effectively execute a systematic approach to growing our businessCreate and ensure successful execution of account growth strategies for clients that will drive revenue year over year via repeat business.Prioritise client relationship efforts with the greatest ROI, strengthening ties with influencers/decision makers within client organisationsIdentify opportunities within our operating model to remove complexity, drive efficiency, and increase profitability to fund innovation for accelerated growthCreating a great place to workRole model our leadership behaviors and values to develop our current and next generation of leaders through continuous coaching and developmentEnsure continuity in succession plans for critical rolesWork closely with senior team members to drive a culture of excellence, entrepreneurship and accountability across the teamCommunicate and engage with employees at all levels to inspire, create confidence, and drive high performanceCreate a culture of belonging where team members can be themselves at work to reach their full potentialPartner with HR on leading organisational change and activating employee engagement strategiesDelivering the proposition & diversifying the offerCollaborate with other service lines, and teams to position our offering in a more integrated and coordinated way and to address C-Level clients’ end-to-end business critiacal questionsWork closely with the global team to develop and roll out future-proofed, highly differentiated offerings and scalable capabilitiesOversee and review major proposals for new research projects and programs, ensuring they are thoughtfully designed, competitively priced, and effectively pitched to clients for high win ratesRaising our profile & building our reputationExternal – ensures Strategy3 plays a pivotal part in UK and/or Global profile building (marketing/PR initiatives). Including amplifying activity, or contributing to content as necessaryExternal – demonstrate Strategy3’s impact with case studies, get great feedback from clientsInternal – ensure Strategy3 UK is well known within the Global and UK wider network for their expertise, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and qualityWhat do I need to bring with me? Demonstrable professional experience in branding/marketing, management consulting, and brand management, leveraging market research as a part of your engagements at a Leadership levelPassion for team leadership covering a wide range of aspects such as talent management, motivation, driving a performance driven culture, recruitment and resource. Leading a team across multiple simultaneous projects and adding a layer of strategy where neededStrong experience where collaboration with other teams and departments is vital for successProven experience and/or accountability in managing a P&LAbility to work cross-functionally, ideally with a solid understanding of market researchTrack record of leading teams to commercial success – identifying, cultivating, creating, pursuing, and winning new business opportunitiesCommitment to people – recognising, coaching, nurturing, and retaining top talent while actively moulding team cultureCritically important will be your ability to build relationships, not only internally with the Strategy3 team, but across Ipsos more broadly and of course with our clients. In your role, you will be expected to leverage these relationships to sell new work for the Strategy3 team.We are looking for someone who:Is an engaging, experienced and dynamic leader who can set a clear vision and create energy and purpose within the team to deliverHas a proven track record in delivering sustainable business growth, is commercially astute, has successfully managed a P&L before, and understands the relationship of key financial metricsBrings experience of business development, pitching to win new business and successfully handling commercial negotiationsHas proven experience/credibility and applied knowledge in the areas of corporate, brand or innovation strategy - at ease in conversations with c-suite level client stakeholdersIs adept at building strong working relationshipsKeeps up to date with the current trends and debates both in consulting and marketingIs passionate about creating high performing, happy & productive teams; leads by example on the creation of an honest & open working environment where people can develop, flourish and be themselves, valuing our Belong at Ipsos culture. Can demonstrate the ability to think strategically, and translate the matrix of global and UK business objectives into a clear plan for their own teamIdeally has presence in the market – on social media or on industry platformsWhat is in it for me? Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, private healthcare and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand.We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.
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