Advertising Strategist/Planner, Mid-Weight

This is a great opportunity to take your next step in strategy and planning, across a diverse selection of brands for one of the South’s leading agencies.

About the company...

Walker is a Campaign Top 100 Creative Agency - an award-winning team with a fantastic portfolio of global clients including Mentos, Fruit-tella, Chupa Chups, Pukka, OS Maps, Monty Bojangles and many more.

We’re a winner in Campaign Best Places to Work, and we’re just a few minutes’ walk from the beach in Bournemouth.

Salary: £30,000 - £46,000

Hybrid: Central Bournemouth office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / WFH Monday and Friday.

You’ll bring at least two years’ agency experience in planning and a hunger to grow and shape your own role in a creative environment. You may not have all the answers yet, but if you’re curious, passionate about advertising, and eager to explore new ideas you’ll be a great success.

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Key Skills and Attributes:

• A natural curiosity about consumer behaviour and emerging trends.

• A passion for communication in all its forms, from traditional advertising to digital and experiential.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and uncover actionable insights.

• Confidence in articulating ideas and presenting your thinking in clear, compelling formats – usually Google Slides.

• A collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with creatives, account teams, and clients.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

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‍Roles and Responsibilities:

Campaign Strategy Development:

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop strategies that inform and inspire effective advertising campaigns.

• Conduct research to understand market conditions, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscapes.

• Use insights to craft clear, actionable creative briefs that set the foundation for innovative work.

Insight Generation:

• Analyse data from various sources (qualitative and quantitative) to identify key consumer insights.

• Stay informed about cultural trends, media landscapes, and emerging technologies to shape strategic recommendations.

Client Collaboration:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring strategic recommendations align with their business objectives.

• Present strategies and campaign results with confidence, adapting communication to different audiences.

Creative Support:

• Work closely with creative teams throughout the campaign development process, providing input and feedback to ensure strategic alignment.

• Contribute to brainstorming sessions, helping shape ideas with a strategic lens.

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• The chance to work on big and diverse brands with the freedom to make your mark.

• A supportive environment that encourages growth, learning, and creative exploration.

• Collaboration with a passionate, talented team that’s as committed to great ideas as you are.

• An agency that feels like a family, priding itself in a culture of nurturing existing clients and people. 

If you’re ready to take your planning expertise to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter with details of why you're the ideal candidate and your CV to hello@walkeragency.co.uk - or via this form.

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