Associate Strategy Director

Associate Strategy Director About Anthesis Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities The Associate Strategy Director is responsible for leading the strategic vision and thinking excellence across key projects, ensuring strategic alignment, insight‑driven vision, and commercial impact. This role combines high‑level conceptual thinking with the ability to lead research, narrative development, and client management, guiding teams to deliver powerful and transformative strategies. Key Responsibilities Client Projects: Manage end‑to‑end strategy projects with minimal guidance. Support senior colleagues with independence and proactivity, and assist junior team members through effective delegation and briefing. Research & Insights: Write research proposals and design surveys or discussion guides. Identify and synthesize insights that inform the strategic direction. Strategic Thinking: Craft compelling and creative strategic narratives leading to purpose and creative territories. Achieve clear and directional strategies that progress or unlock clients’ problems, and demonstrate the commercial impact of the work. Presenting: Deliver entire strategic presentations with ease. Harness creativity to drive engagement and handle client questions effectively. New Business: Confidently define the narrative and content for new business meetings and support client services with defining the process for Statements of Work (SOWs). Leadership: Actively foster strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional teams. Take a pastoral role to develop more junior team members and act as a mentor. Key Requirements, Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Minimum 5 years of experience in a strategy, planning, or brand consulting role, working with global brands. Proven ability to manage complex strategic projects from concept to completion with a focus on delivering commercial impact. Portfolio or examples demonstrating the successful development of brand strategies, purpose, or campaigns. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Strategic Skills: Proficiency in brief writing , research, benchmarking, and developing strategic frameworks. Commercial Management: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage, plan, and deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines. Demonstrable ability to identify growth opportunities for clients and the agency. Communication & Relationships: Clear, concise, and effective communication with clients and internal teams. Ability to build trust, handle difficult feedback, and lead pitches and presentations. Attitude: You are a team player , with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from others. You are inspired to continuously raise the strategy bar. On‑trend: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, market dynamics, and strategic approaches. Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company. Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team. Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have. Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis. An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry‑pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere. Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,400+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US. We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr