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What is strategic planning at Weber:

We influence cultural value and help health clients navigate the age of earned: an age where clients have to earn the right to attention by delivering real value for audiences. Nowhere is this more important than in healthcare, where disparities in access to treatment, information, and healthcare services loom large. Our talented team change opinions and behaviours at scale through the right mix of talent, platforms and latest technology to bring insight and creativity to some of the world’s biggest health companies including Sanofi, Roche, and Novartis.

We are known for:

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful creative that taps into culture
• Crafting scientific storytelling that brings data to life
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned

A snapshot of the role: 

Weber Shandwick is excited to be recruiting for a SVP Strategic Planning. This role will sit within the central Strategy team in London and will be a part of the broader Health Collective in the UK and EMEA.

The successful candidate will be the strategic lead for global healthcare clients. In this role, you will lead all elements of strategy, including designing market research, using resources to uncover data and market trends, crafting and selling in strategy, briefing and shaping creative, and developing sophisticated measurement approaches. This senior role will also play a key role in supporting new business growth and leading the strategy for new business pitches.

The successful candidate will partner with the wider team, including specialists from across analytics, creative, integrated media and client experience to deliver impactful client solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Evolve our approach to strategy and how it is applied to deliver value and increase the impact of our activities for clients
• Demonstrate the power of strategy for internal stakeholders, ensuring strategy is profitably integrated into client solutions and seen as a key lever for growth across the agency
• Ensure best practice and tools are effectively shared within the Health team and more broadly across EMEA / Global network as appropriate
• Lead the strategy process for key global clients and new business pitches from ideation through to execution (incl. overseeing and developing research design, strategy development, creative briefing and measurement approaches)
• Partner closely with agency leadership across other key disciplines – including data analytics, creative and other key sector / specialism leads (e.g. consumer or sustainability) – to develop our approach and methodology
• Act as internal thought leader for the agency on key trends and issues likely to impact the discipline of strategic planning and ensure the broader health team is well equipped to help clients navigate the cultural shifts
• Deploy strategic capabilities to unlock organic growth among existing clients
• Build a culture within strategy, nurturing the next generation of strategy talent and upskilling the team

Who are you?

• An experienced healthcare strategist with deep healthcare/ pharma experience, ideally within a strategy department of a communications / advertising agency
• Possess deep intellectual curiosity about culture, media, and technology, and how they affect human behaviour. Not satisfied with the status quo and always pushing the work to be as good as it can be
• An ambassador for the company, who lives the values of the company, and a leader for the team, who mentors and coaches others
• Deep experience with research techniques and insight generation as well as demonstrated experience with analytics and insights teams
• Excellent at distilling and simplifying compelling insights into craft creative briefs and shaping creative campaigns
• Excellent storytelling skills – be they verbal, written or oral
• Deep business acumen with the ability to identify areas for growth and unlock organic growth  
• Strong experience in leading the strategy for high value, multi-market new business proposals
• Adept at building relationships based on collaboration, trust and respect with your colleagues and clients

Who are we:  

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organisations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications.

Weber Shandwick is part of the IPG DXTRA family and wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about team, the work, and what it’s like to work at Weber Shandwick here

At IPG DXTRA we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

What’s in it for you:

• JUICE – Our flexible working model
• 25 days annual leave + Birthday & xmas period off
• Personal pension plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private dental insurance
• Gym discounts
• Heath cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Flexible life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Private pension plan
• Travel Insurance
• Private medical

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OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.

OUR VALUES

CURIOSITY –We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions

INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias

COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made

IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Creative to join an award-winning earned-first communications and consulting agency. You will assist in developing creative concepts, supporting campaigns, and executing ideas across different platforms. This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in brainstorming and developing original ideas for campaigns, content, or branding projects
• Support senior team members with research, mood boards, copywriting, design, or presentation materials
• Help prepare internal and client-facing decks and creative materials
• Participate in team meetings, creative reviews, and feedback sessions
• Stay updated with industry trends and bring fresh thinking to the table
• Execute design tasks or copy adjustments as needed
• Maintain files, organize assets, and ensure timely delivery of creative materials

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Design, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• At least 1-2 years of work experience. A solid portfolio is required
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma, AI-Generative Art
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Fluency in English would be an advantage
• A team player with strong attention to detail and time management
• Positive attitude and openness to feedback
• Immediate availability is preferred

What We Offer:

• A creative, friendly work culture
• Hands-on experience in exciting local and regional accounts
• Opportunities to grow and learn from senior creatives
• Great opportunities to build a diverse portfolio and grow career

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

Who is Weber Shandwick?

We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. 

Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for: 

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact 
• Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture 
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically 
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned 

The Role 

We are an award winning and forward-thinking People team looking to recruit a Junior People Partner to join our EMEA team on a fixed term contract.  

Our Junior People Partner will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, supporting their designated client groups with guidance on people-related matters as well as key initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. You may already be a People / HR Business Partner in a smaller organisation seeking a new challenge, or a Senior Advisor looking to take a step up. 

What will you be doing? 

Working with the People Leads, Advisors and Apprentice within the wider Weber Shandwick People team, you will provide support in a range of areas including: 

• Partner with senior leaders in your client groups to proactively understand their goals and needs. Supporting teams with day-to-day people challenges, offering practical and timely solutions that keep things moving. Work closely with the broader people team to deliver consistent, responsive, and forward-looking HR guidance and messaging that drives real impact. 
• Leading on general queries for your Client Groups and providing HR support and advice across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, probation, employee relations, appraisals, training, employee queries, and exit procedures. 
• Provide best practice guidance and support managers on a variety of employee relations cases to maintain a high standard of employee experience and organizational integrity. Escalate complex cases as needed to maintain a high standard of employee experience and organizational integrity. 
• Lead on the advancing our People data and analysis offerings. Collaborate with our People Advisors to uncover trends, transforming insights into actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement across Weber Shandwick. 
• Collaborate with Finance and our TA team for recruitment within your client group, utilising Greenhouse our internal ATS. 
• Oversee the management of the probation process, including taking People Managers through the process and keeping up to date on employee progress, ensuring all probation meetings and corresponding paperwork is done in a timely manner. 
• Coach People Managers through effective appraisal reviews, and training on the system used. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR team, acting as a mentor to the People Advisors and making improvements to our processes to ensure they are efficient and ensure we are providing excellent client service. 

You will also support with various responsibilities including: 
 

• Working alongside the DEI People Lead in the delivery of the UK DEI plan supporting the delivery of projects and initiatives alongside our key partners, sponsors and internal stakeholders within this space. 
• Review and ensure employee information remains up to date with best practices and employment legislation updates, proposing changes or improvements in a timely fashion. 
• Working closely with the EMEA L&D team in the management of our external Inclusive partnerships and memberships. 

Who are you? 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: 

• Trusted Advisor  
  Gains trust and respect at all levels within your stakeholder group. You will be a trusted partner who has emotional intelligence, understanding of how to treat and manage information in confidence and who lives and breathes the Weber Shandwick values. 

• Inclusive 
  Champions the value of working with diverse groups of people and sees how different perspectives enrich the work we do. Encourages a collaborative and inclusive attitude. Promotes confidence in the team to ensure they always have a voice and seat at the table.  Keen interest in and knowledge around DEI, mental health, wellbeing, culture, and ways of working 

• Strong Generalist 
  An experienced generalist with strong exposure to the full employee journey – under our People pillars of ‘Find Me, Grow Me, Know Me, Keep Me’.  

• Commercial Acumen 
  Starts to demonstrate sound commercial acumen and an understanding of how business priorities impact People decisions and changes. 

• Curious Mind 
  Solid business partner who takes time to truly understand the business, strategy and can see where people agenda fits whilst understanding their own developmental needs. 

• Critical Thinking 
  Experienced in supporting projects particularly around enhancing the employee experience; Drives the use of data and metrics in analysing trends and gaps and making decisions. 

Core Benefits: 

• Private medical insurance 
• Group life assurance 
• Group income protection 
• Personal pension plan 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Flexible Benefits: 

• Buy or sell holiday 
• Additional life assurance cover 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Personal Accident Insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Travel insurance 
• Health screening 
• Gym discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Health cash plan 
• Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model 
• Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup 
• 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure 
• Flexible public holidays 
• Exclusive shopping discounts and perks 
• Annual eyecare voucher 
• Season ticket loan 
• Referral bonus scheme 
• Long service bonus 
• Enhanced family leave 
• Inclusive and invisible health policies 

Note from the talent team: 

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search. 

At IPG DXTRA we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

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