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DC Thomson

Strategy & Creative Service Lead

DC Thomson

. Provide leadership across strategy and creative delivery .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic marketing and brand strategy, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop successful B2B marketing strategies and campaigns.

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Strategic MarketingBrand StrategyCreative ThinkingB2B Marketing CampaignsStakeholder Engagement

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LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPresentation Skills
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Insight-LedCommercial AwarenessCreative ExcellenceIntegrated MarketingClient Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership across strategy and creative delivery
  • Ensure work is insight-led, commercially focused and delivers measurable results for clients
  • Work with client service, content, campaign, digital and leadership teams to translate complex business objectives into compelling marketing strategies and creative solutions
  • Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Lead strategic marketing and brand recommendations for clients
  • Drive creative excellence across campaigns, content and integrated marketing programmes
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Coach and support colleagues across strategy and creative disciplines
  • Shape propositions, pitches and new business opportunities
  • Use market insight, audience understanding and commercial awareness to influence decision-making
  • Ensure projects align with client objectives and deliver measurable outcomes
  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and reputation of Fifth Ring

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience in strategic marketing, brand strategy or agency leadership
  • Strong creative thinking combined with commercial awareness
  • Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing client decisions
  • A track record of developing successful B2B marketing strategies and campaigns
  • The ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • A collaborative approach and genuine passion for helping clients succeed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellbeing support
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture
  • The opportunity to shape the future of a growing agency