Associate Strategy Director

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

• Planning
  : an approach in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence
  : a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading
  : a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships
  : a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People
  : a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

We’re looking for a Strategy Director to lead the thinking for one of the UK’s most recognised names in value fashion retail — a brand loved for its accessibility, reach and role in everyday style. This is an opportunity to shape the strategy for a household name at a pivotal point of transformation, helping it evolve from value-led retailer to a credible destination for affordable fashion.

This role sits at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce — perfect for a strategist who thrives on fast-moving trends, has a strong grasp of retail dynamics, and loves turning complex business challenges into sharp, actionable ideas that drive growth.

• Leading strategic direction for one of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers, blending brand, comms, and retail strategy
• Partnering with senior clients and creative agencies to define the brand’s positioning and unlock new opportunities for growth
• Turning consumer, sales and trend data into compelling insights that fuel creative ideas and commercial outcomes
• Developing integrated campaign strategies that span paid, owned, and earned media — from brand building to conversion
• Collaborating closely with planning, media and creative teams to ensure work is cohesive, consistent, and effective
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, confidently guiding conversations and building long‑term strategic partnerships
• Keeping a pulse on culture, retail and fashion trends — ensuring the brand stays relevant, distinctive, and future‑facing

• Strong strategic experience in retail or fashion
  , ideally with a blend of brand and media expertise
• Proven track record of solving complex strategic challenges and driving measurable growth
• Confident communicator and storyteller with the ability to inspire creative teams and influence senior clients
• Highly analytical and data‑literate, comfortable using consumer insights and retail data to inform decisions
• Collaborative and curious, with a natural ability to connect teams and unite people around great ideas
• Experience managing multi‑agency partnerships and navigating large client organisations

This is a rare opportunity to help redefine…