Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company. Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology company purpose built for the digital era. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage, SocialChain and MTM. And we're underpinned by leading marketing training practice, MiniMBA, as well as our very own social-first media network who deliver monthly views in the billions for some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap, Meta and TikTok. We're a global collective who live and breathe digital, working with some of the boldest brands in the world to capitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences, new trends, new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily. Their agency partnerships shouldn't. It's our job to cut through the chaos, make the complex simple and navigate a clear path to growth for them. That's why we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy, capability and execution-by crafting dynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more about them, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity We are focused in our collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, our partners and our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact We believe in outcomes over outputs. We're goal orientated, results driven and data led. We show up with passion every day. And we're always honing our craft. About Brave Bison Performance With over 20 years experience growing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brands leverage the right data, right partners and right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role Overview Brave Bison Performance & Commerce is looking for a Performance Media Director to lead the strategy, planning, and activation for one of our flagship global accounts: New Balance. This is a high visibility, high impact role for someone who lives and breathes performance media, understands how modern consumers actually behave, and can translate that into cross channel strategies that punch above weight. You'll bring depth in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display, paired with a test and learn mindset and a passion for building future fit performance ecosystems. You'll sit at the heart of one of the fastest growing agency groups in the UK, partnering directly with senior New Balance stakeholders and leading a team of talented specialists across channels and markets. You'll also play an active role in shaping Brave Bison's paid media proposition - contributing to new business, thought leadership and the agency's wider growth. If you love solving complex performance problems and pushing brands forward through digital excellence, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Performance Strategy for New Balance Own the vision and execution of EMEA and regional performance media strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and emerging channels. Partner closely with New Balance stakeholders to shape seasonal plans, commercial responses, product launch frameworks, and full funnel thinking. Translate brand moments, athlete partnerships, and product priorities into data driven, audience first media plans that drive measurable outcomes. 2. Cross Channel Planning & Innovation Build performance frameworks that link new audiences through traffic focused campaigns with lower funnel conversion and retention. Create integrated planning approaches that combine media, creative, retail, and commerce signals. Stay ahead of platform innovation and bring Brave Bison level energy to identifying new opportunities, formats, partnerships, and betas. Champion AI adoption across the department - identifying where automation, predictive tooling, and AI enabled optimisation can meaningfully improve performance and efficiency. 3. Paid Search, Social & Display Excellence Provide senior technical leadership across Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360, and other key platforms. Ensure world class campaign architecture, optimisation routines, automation strategies, and measurement frameworks. Partner with analytics and creative teams to continually improve performance through audience segmentation, dynamic creative, and predictive modelling. 4. Senior Client Leadership Act as the primary performance partner for New Balance across EMEA and key regional teams - seen as a genuine extension of their senior marketing leadership. Lead strategic presentations, quarterly business reviews, performance deep dives, and annual planning cycles. Deliver clear, story driven insights that cut through complexity and focus on commercial impact - with a particular emphasis on ROI storytelling that connects media activity to business outcomes. Proactively unlock new opportunities to strengthen New Balance's performance engines across EMEA. Balance assertiveness and diplomacy to constructively challenge client thinking where needed, driving better outcomes through structured problem solving and well evidenced recommendations. 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and challenge a multidisciplinary team of search, social, and programmatic experts. Foster a culture built on curiosity, innovation, experimentation, and operational excellence. Support learning pathways, certifications, platform training, and ongoing career development. Drive a growth mindset across the team - modelling resilience, encouraging proactive development, and holding yourself and others accountable for continuous improvement. 6. Measurement, Insight & Performance Growth Elevate measurement frameworks that integrate platform data, attribution, incrementality testing, and business outcomes. Work closely with analytics to build dashboards, reporting suites, and predictive tools. Champion test and learn programmes across markets, continually raising the performance bar. Own portfolio level forecasting and oversee QA frameworks to ensure budgets, pacing, and quality standards are consistently airtight across all markets. 7. Business Development & Thought Leadership Contribute to Brave Bison's paid media new business strategy - supporting pitches, crafting compelling narratives, and coordinating cross functional input to help win work. Represent the agency externally through thought leadership, industry events, and marketing activity that reinforces Brave Bison's performance credentials. Skills & Experience Required Essential 7-10+ years' experience in performance media with deep specialism in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display. Proven track record leading large or global e commerce or retail accounts (sporting goods experience a plus). Highly confident working with senior marketing stakeholders. Strong analytical capability and ability to convert data into commercially relevant insights. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with a bias for clarity and impact. Experience managing and growing high performing teams. Confident constructively challenging senior stakeholders and driving structured problem solving across client and agency teams. Demonstrable experience championing AI adoption and automation within performance media. Expert understanding of: Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, DV360 or similar DSPs, GA4, tracking infrastructure, attribution models Desirable Experience in global or multi market media structures. Familiarity with retail media, product feed optimisation, and commerce platforms. Exposure to predictive modelling or advanced automation tools. Experience developing performance creative frameworks. Involvement in new business pitches or agency thought leadership activity. What Makes This Role Special You'll lead performance strategy for one of the world's most iconic sport and lifestyle brands. You'll shape the future of New Balance's EMEA performance marketing, partnering at the highest levels. You'll be part of a brave, independent, fast moving agency group that empowers people to experiment, challenge norms, and create standout work. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that . click apply for full job details
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company. Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology company purpose built for the digital era. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage, SocialChain and MTM. And we're underpinned by leading marketing training practice, MiniMBA, as well as our very own social-first media network who deliver monthly views in the billions for some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap, Meta and TikTok. We're a global collective who live and breathe digital, working with some of the boldest brands in the world to capitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences, new trends, new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily. Their agency partnerships shouldn't. It's our job to cut through the chaos, make the complex simple and navigate a clear path to growth for them. That's why we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy, capability and execution-by crafting dynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more about them, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity We are focused in our collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, our partners and our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact We believe in outcomes over outputs. We're goal orientated, results driven and data led. We show up with passion every day. And we're always honing our craft. About Brave Bison Performance With over 20 years experience growing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brands leverage the right data, right partners and right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role Overview Brave Bison Performance & Commerce is looking for a Performance Media Director to lead the strategy, planning, and activation for one of our flagship global accounts: New Balance. This is a high visibility, high impact role for someone who lives and breathes performance media, understands how modern consumers actually behave, and can translate that into cross channel strategies that punch above weight. You'll bring depth in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display, paired with a test and learn mindset and a passion for building future fit performance ecosystems. You'll sit at the heart of one of the fastest growing agency groups in the UK, partnering directly with senior New Balance stakeholders and leading a team of talented specialists across channels and markets. You'll also play an active role in shaping Brave Bison's paid media proposition - contributing to new business, thought leadership and the agency's wider growth. If you love solving complex performance problems and pushing brands forward through digital excellence, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Performance Strategy for New Balance Own the vision and execution of EMEA and regional performance media strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and emerging channels. Partner closely with New Balance stakeholders to shape seasonal plans, commercial responses, product launch frameworks, and full funnel thinking. Translate brand moments, athlete partnerships, and product priorities into data driven, audience first media plans that drive measurable outcomes. 2. Cross Channel Planning & Innovation Build performance frameworks that link new audiences through traffic focused campaigns with lower funnel conversion and retention. Create integrated planning approaches that combine media, creative, retail, and commerce signals. Stay ahead of platform innovation and bring Brave Bison level energy to identifying new opportunities, formats, partnerships, and betas. Champion AI adoption across the department - identifying where automation, predictive tooling, and AI enabled optimisation can meaningfully improve performance and efficiency. 3. Paid Search, Social & Display Excellence Provide senior technical leadership across Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360, and other key platforms. Ensure world class campaign architecture, optimisation routines, automation strategies, and measurement frameworks. Partner with analytics and creative teams to continually improve performance through audience segmentation, dynamic creative, and predictive modelling. 4. Senior Client Leadership Act as the primary performance partner for New Balance across EMEA and key regional teams - seen as a genuine extension of their senior marketing leadership. Lead strategic presentations, quarterly business reviews, performance deep dives, and annual planning cycles. Deliver clear, story driven insights that cut through complexity and focus on commercial impact - with a particular emphasis on ROI storytelling that connects media activity to business outcomes. Proactively unlock new opportunities to strengthen New Balance's performance engines across EMEA. Balance assertiveness and diplomacy to constructively challenge client thinking where needed, driving better outcomes through structured problem solving and well evidenced recommendations. 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and challenge a multidisciplinary team of search, social, and programmatic experts. Foster a culture built on curiosity, innovation, experimentation, and operational excellence. Support learning pathways, certifications, platform training, and ongoing career development. Drive a growth mindset across the team - modelling resilience, encouraging proactive development, and holding yourself and others accountable for continuous improvement. 6. Measurement, Insight & Performance Growth Elevate measurement frameworks that integrate platform data, attribution, incrementality testing, and business outcomes. Work closely with analytics to build dashboards, reporting suites, and predictive tools. Champion test and learn programmes across markets, continually raising the performance bar. Own portfolio level forecasting and oversee QA frameworks to ensure budgets, pacing, and quality standards are consistently airtight across all markets. 7. Business Development & Thought Leadership Contribute to Brave Bison's paid media new business strategy - supporting pitches, crafting compelling narratives, and coordinating cross functional input to help win work. Represent the agency externally through thought leadership, industry events, and marketing activity that reinforces Brave Bison's performance credentials. Skills & Experience Required Essential 7-10+ years' experience in performance media with deep specialism in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display. Proven track record leading large or global e commerce or retail accounts (sporting goods experience a plus). Highly confident working with senior marketing stakeholders. Strong analytical capability and ability to convert data into commercially relevant insights. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with a bias for clarity and impact. Experience managing and growing high performing teams. Confident constructively challenging senior stakeholders and driving structured problem solving across client and agency teams. Demonstrable experience championing AI adoption and automation within performance media. Expert understanding of: Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, DV360 or similar DSPs, GA4, tracking infrastructure, attribution models Desirable Experience in global or multi market media structures. Familiarity with retail media, product feed optimisation, and commerce platforms. Exposure to predictive modelling or advanced automation tools. Experience developing performance creative frameworks. Involvement in new business pitches or agency thought leadership activity. What Makes This Role Special You'll lead performance strategy for one of the world's most iconic sport and lifestyle brands. You'll shape the future of New Balance's EMEA performance marketing, partnering at the highest levels. You'll be part of a brave, independent, fast moving agency group that empowers people to experiment, challenge norms, and create standout work. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that . click apply for full job details
A dynamic digital marketing agency in the City Of London is in search of a visionary Business Director. This role involves acting as a senior strategic partner for key clients, ensuring their growth through innovative approaches. You will lead a talented team while overseeing high-value accounts and developing successful client strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in client leadership within the digital sphere, alongside excellent communication skills and a passion for driving results.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A dynamic digital marketing agency in the City Of London is in search of a visionary Business Director. This role involves acting as a senior strategic partner for key clients, ensuring their growth through innovative approaches. You will lead a talented team while overseeing high-value accounts and developing successful client strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in client leadership within the digital sphere, alongside excellent communication skills and a passion for driving results.
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands a new breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences,new trends,new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily.Their agency partnershipsshouldn't.It'sourjob to cutthrough the chaos, makethe complex simple and navigatea clear path to growth for them. That'swhy we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy,capabilityand execution-bycraftingdynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity. We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more aboutthem, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity. We are focusedinour collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, ourpartnersand our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement. We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact. We believe in outcomes over outputs.We'regoal orientated, results driven anddata-led.We show up with passion every day. Andwe'realways honing our craft. SocialChain We are a creator collective designed for a modern world. A team of content creators, community builders, platform natives, tech innovators, and trend starters - perfectly balanced with talented and experienced marketing strategists, comms planners, clientleadersand data specialists. Together, we strengthen our clients'SocialChain'sby building a stronger connection between people and their brand. Role Overview We are seeking a visionary, commercially driven, and strategically minded Business Director. Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior strategic lead across multiple high-value accounts, responsible for driving client growth, shaping long-term strategy, and unlocking new opportunities. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives on building deep client partnerships, guiding strategic direction, and influencing agency-wide thinking. You will oversee a team of Account Directors, Managers, and Executives, ensuring they are empowered to deliver best-in-class work while you focus on high-level client development, innovation, and business performance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Client Leadership Act as the senior strategic partner for key clients, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Lead the development of long-term client strategies that align with business goals and market trends. Drive client growth through proactive identification of new opportunities, upselling, and cross-selling. Lead quarterly and annual strategic planning sessions with clients, delivering insight-led recommendations. Champion the agency's full creative, social, and influencer offering in a compelling and future-facing way. Business Growth & Commercial Oversight Own revenue forecasting, growth planning, and commercial performance of the client hub. Lead high-value new business pitches and strategic responses to briefs. Collaborate with the leadership team on agency-wide growth initiatives and innovation. Ensure profitability and commercial efficiency across all client engagements. Strategic Oversight of Campaigns Guide the strategic direction of campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market dynamics. Partner with Strategy, Creative, and Paid Media teams to shape integrated, insight-driven campaigns. Oversee campaign performance at a macro level, ensuring consistent delivery of business results. Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Account Directors and Managers, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure the team is aligned with agency values and equipped to deliver strategic excellence. Support talent development, succession planning, and team structure optimization. Industry Influence Represent the agency at industry events, panels, and thought leadership forums. Stay ahead of trends in social, digital, and the creator economy to inform client strategies. What We're Looking For 6-8+ years of experience in client leadership roles within a creative, digital, or social agency. Proven track record of growing client accounts and leading strategic transformation. Deep understanding of social media, influencer marketing, and digital innovation. Strong commercial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and business planning. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and client success. Proficient in business tools including Keynote, Excel, and Google Workspace. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere's a whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeep that work-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmorethanever,it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: This increases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: UnlimitedviaOpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands a new breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences,new trends,new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily.Their agency partnershipsshouldn't.It'sourjob to cutthrough the chaos, makethe complex simple and navigatea clear path to growth for them. That'swhy we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy,capabilityand execution-bycraftingdynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity. We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more aboutthem, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity. We are focusedinour collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, ourpartnersand our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement. We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact. We believe in outcomes over outputs.We'regoal orientated, results driven anddata-led.We show up with passion every day. Andwe'realways honing our craft. SocialChain We are a creator collective designed for a modern world. A team of content creators, community builders, platform natives, tech innovators, and trend starters - perfectly balanced with talented and experienced marketing strategists, comms planners, clientleadersand data specialists. Together, we strengthen our clients'SocialChain'sby building a stronger connection between people and their brand. Role Overview We are seeking a visionary, commercially driven, and strategically minded Business Director. Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior strategic lead across multiple high-value accounts, responsible for driving client growth, shaping long-term strategy, and unlocking new opportunities. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives on building deep client partnerships, guiding strategic direction, and influencing agency-wide thinking. You will oversee a team of Account Directors, Managers, and Executives, ensuring they are empowered to deliver best-in-class work while you focus on high-level client development, innovation, and business performance. Key Responsibilities Strategic Client Leadership Act as the senior strategic partner for key clients, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Lead the development of long-term client strategies that align with business goals and market trends. Drive client growth through proactive identification of new opportunities, upselling, and cross-selling. Lead quarterly and annual strategic planning sessions with clients, delivering insight-led recommendations. Champion the agency's full creative, social, and influencer offering in a compelling and future-facing way. Business Growth & Commercial Oversight Own revenue forecasting, growth planning, and commercial performance of the client hub. Lead high-value new business pitches and strategic responses to briefs. Collaborate with the leadership team on agency-wide growth initiatives and innovation. Ensure profitability and commercial efficiency across all client engagements. Strategic Oversight of Campaigns Guide the strategic direction of campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market dynamics. Partner with Strategy, Creative, and Paid Media teams to shape integrated, insight-driven campaigns. Oversee campaign performance at a macro level, ensuring consistent delivery of business results. Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Account Directors and Managers, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure the team is aligned with agency values and equipped to deliver strategic excellence. Support talent development, succession planning, and team structure optimization. Industry Influence Represent the agency at industry events, panels, and thought leadership forums. Stay ahead of trends in social, digital, and the creator economy to inform client strategies. What We're Looking For 6-8+ years of experience in client leadership roles within a creative, digital, or social agency. Proven track record of growing client accounts and leading strategic transformation. Deep understanding of social media, influencer marketing, and digital innovation. Strong commercial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and business planning. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and client success. Proficient in business tools including Keynote, Excel, and Google Workspace. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere's a whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeep that work-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmorethanever,it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: This increases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: UnlimitedviaOpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.
A leading media and marketing company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced content strategist to lead content strategy and optimization projects. You will work autonomously to ensure content aligns with business objectives and user needs. The role requires expertise in SEO and UX principles, as well as strong communication skills to articulate strategies confidently to clients. The company offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working and a commitment to sustainability.
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
A leading media and marketing company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced content strategist to lead content strategy and optimization projects. You will work autonomously to ensure content aligns with business objectives and user needs. The role requires expertise in SEO and UX principles, as well as strong communication skills to articulate strategies confidently to clients. The company offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working and a commitment to sustainability.
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands anew breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Ourmission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences,new trends,new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily.Their agency partnershipsshouldn't.It'sourjob to cutthrough the chaos, makethe complex simple and navigatea clear path to growth for them. That'swhy we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy,capabilityand execution-bycraftingdynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values We'reaproudly diversebusinesscomprisedof deep specialists acrossmedia,marketing,trainingand technology.Althoughourskills, backgrounds and beliefs may differ, we are united by four core shared values: Bold Curiosity. We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more aboutthem, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity. We are focusedinour collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, ourpartnersand our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement. We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact. We believe in outcomes over outputs.We'regoal orientated, results driven anddata-led.We show up with passion every day. Andwe'realways honing our craft. Brave BisonPerformance With over 20years experiencegrowing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brandsleveragethe right data, rightpartnersand right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. The Role You will lead content strategy and optimisation projects across client accounts, working autonomously to turn business objectives and user needs into actionable content plans. The role blends content strategy, SEO, and UX thinking to ensure content is findable, usable, and commercially effective. Content strategy Develop and deliver content strategies informed by keyword research, audience insights, and user behaviour data. Clearly articulate the strategy to clients and team members, answering questions with confidence. Lead content ideation sessions and conduct campaign research as needed. Use data and user research to form hypotheses, identify user needs, and make evidence-based decisions. Content production Produce high-quality, user-focused content that is clear, accessible, and aligned with briefs and deadlines. Optimise on-page content and create flawless copy requiring minimal QA. Adapt tone of voice and brand guidelines for diverse audiences and verticals. Apply content standards and style guidelines consistently. On-page optimisation Conduct on-page deliverables to a high standard autonomously, including internal linking recommendations and content hierarchy improvements. Understand Google quality guidelines and take measures to avoid cannibalisation. UX and content design Apply user experience principles to improve how content is structured, navigated, and consumed. Evaluate information architecture, content hierarchy, and page structure to improve discoverability and usability. Use prototyping tools (e.g. Figma) to create, test, and communicate content solutions. Ensure accessibility by writing in plain language and designing content for users with assistive technologies. SEO keyword research Conduct independent keyword research, compile keyword lists, and confidently make recommendations to clients. Refine and QA keyword research against a content strategy, using it to inform content creation and page structure. Process and collaboration Adapt briefing and QA processes to suit each client. Present results and insights to cross-functional teams, encouraging collaboration across content, SEO, data, digital PR, and creative disciplines. Develop and implement content design processes and standards. Commercial and client work Apply commercial judgement to day-to-day work, helpingmaintainhealthy margins by delivering efficiently. Track and articulate ROI, connecting content improvements to measurable business outcomes. Identifygrowth opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to pitch development. Team contribution Mentor junior team members through QA, actionable feedback, and knowledge sharing. Integrate AI tools into content workflows to improve efficiency and quality. Contribute to Brave Bison's marketing activity and build external credibility in content strategy. Essential Experience in content strategy, content design, or UX writing within an agency or in-house digital team. Strong grasp of SEO fundamentals and how they connect to content and user experience. Proficiencywith analytics,SEO& AItools (e.g. GA4, GSC,Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT, Claude). Ability to work with complex data and translate it into clear strategic recommendations. Excellent communication skills, both written and in client-facing settings. A user-centred mindset and familiarity with accessibility best practices. Desirable Experience with Figma or similar prototyping tools. Familiarity with multilingual or multi-market content strategies. Understanding of information architecture and content modelling. Experience with contributing to new business and pitching. Whatyou'llget Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere'sa whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeep that work-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmorethanever, it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: Thisincreases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: Unlimitedvia OpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.
Apr 05, 2026
Full time
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands anew breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Ourmission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences,new trends,new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily.Their agency partnershipsshouldn't.It'sourjob to cutthrough the chaos, makethe complex simple and navigatea clear path to growth for them. That'swhy we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy,capabilityand execution-bycraftingdynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values We'reaproudly diversebusinesscomprisedof deep specialists acrossmedia,marketing,trainingand technology.Althoughourskills, backgrounds and beliefs may differ, we are united by four core shared values: Bold Curiosity. We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more aboutthem, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity. We are focusedinour collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, ourpartnersand our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement. We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact. We believe in outcomes over outputs.We'regoal orientated, results driven anddata-led.We show up with passion every day. Andwe'realways honing our craft. Brave BisonPerformance With over 20years experiencegrowing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brandsleveragethe right data, rightpartnersand right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. The Role You will lead content strategy and optimisation projects across client accounts, working autonomously to turn business objectives and user needs into actionable content plans. The role blends content strategy, SEO, and UX thinking to ensure content is findable, usable, and commercially effective. Content strategy Develop and deliver content strategies informed by keyword research, audience insights, and user behaviour data. Clearly articulate the strategy to clients and team members, answering questions with confidence. Lead content ideation sessions and conduct campaign research as needed. Use data and user research to form hypotheses, identify user needs, and make evidence-based decisions. Content production Produce high-quality, user-focused content that is clear, accessible, and aligned with briefs and deadlines. Optimise on-page content and create flawless copy requiring minimal QA. Adapt tone of voice and brand guidelines for diverse audiences and verticals. Apply content standards and style guidelines consistently. On-page optimisation Conduct on-page deliverables to a high standard autonomously, including internal linking recommendations and content hierarchy improvements. Understand Google quality guidelines and take measures to avoid cannibalisation. UX and content design Apply user experience principles to improve how content is structured, navigated, and consumed. Evaluate information architecture, content hierarchy, and page structure to improve discoverability and usability. Use prototyping tools (e.g. Figma) to create, test, and communicate content solutions. Ensure accessibility by writing in plain language and designing content for users with assistive technologies. SEO keyword research Conduct independent keyword research, compile keyword lists, and confidently make recommendations to clients. Refine and QA keyword research against a content strategy, using it to inform content creation and page structure. Process and collaboration Adapt briefing and QA processes to suit each client. Present results and insights to cross-functional teams, encouraging collaboration across content, SEO, data, digital PR, and creative disciplines. Develop and implement content design processes and standards. Commercial and client work Apply commercial judgement to day-to-day work, helpingmaintainhealthy margins by delivering efficiently. Track and articulate ROI, connecting content improvements to measurable business outcomes. Identifygrowth opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to pitch development. Team contribution Mentor junior team members through QA, actionable feedback, and knowledge sharing. Integrate AI tools into content workflows to improve efficiency and quality. Contribute to Brave Bison's marketing activity and build external credibility in content strategy. Essential Experience in content strategy, content design, or UX writing within an agency or in-house digital team. Strong grasp of SEO fundamentals and how they connect to content and user experience. Proficiencywith analytics,SEO& AItools (e.g. GA4, GSC,Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, ChatGPT, Claude). Ability to work with complex data and translate it into clear strategic recommendations. Excellent communication skills, both written and in client-facing settings. A user-centred mindset and familiarity with accessibility best practices. Desirable Experience with Figma or similar prototyping tools. Familiarity with multilingual or multi-market content strategies. Understanding of information architecture and content modelling. Experience with contributing to new business and pitching. Whatyou'llget Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere'sa whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeep that work-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmorethanever, it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: Thisincreases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: Unlimitedvia OpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.