Part of M&C Saatchi, this specialist division partners with governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to work on the critical issues of our time, including, conflict prevention and sustainable development. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-disciplinary communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards conflict affected or developing countries.

Reporting into the Managing Director, the aim of this role is to lead the development of insight-driven communications strategies that help clients influence knowledge, attitudes and behaviours across diverse audiences in the Asia-Pacific region. The Strategy Director will combine research, critical thinking and interdisciplinary insight to solve complex client challenges, drive strategic excellence within the agency, and strengthen the agency’s reputation as a leader in behaviour change and strategic communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of both the commercial, and development sector strategic and communication best practices.

• To maintain a working knowledge of region(s) of interest including social, cultural, political and economic aspects.

• Keep up-to-date on strategic theory and innovations in target geographical areas as well as emerging platforms and technologies which may be applied.

• To assist various related activities in the day-to-day running of the business including client RFIs, new business strategies and other ad-hoc activities.

• To work with creative/production staff and partners to ensure creative products and solutions are strategically correct and achieve or better the client goal.

• To work closely with the Management Team to shape the strategic output across the business and to offer training and guidance to other strategists and project staff.

• To discover and apply research and insight from a range of adjacent disciplines such as psychology, behavioural science, business strategy, social sciences, semiotics and more.

• Develop a firm understanding of Measures of Performance and Effect in regard to strategy and resultant change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. To regularly report on these measures to the agency and clients.

ABOUT YOU

• 10+ years’ experience of creating and ‘bringing to life’ effective communications strategies for a range of problems.

• Knowledge of fundamental techniques, tools and practices of a brand and communications strategist.

• Ability to bring new working practices, tools and/or techniques and embed them into the day-to-day operations of the business.

• Ability to quickly analyse and process large volumes of data and insights from multiple sources.

• Ability to craft and present simple solutions to highly complex problems (as oral or written presentations).

• Ability to work with creative staff/partners to ensure the strategy comes to life in the real world.

• An ability to understand the culture of/develop strategies for diverse countries, cultures and communities.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills (English).

• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel).

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Governments, the international development sector or similar (includes previous or voluntary work).

WHAT YOU’LL GET

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP

M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia.

M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 10 JULY 2026. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

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