Job Description
ABOUT RAPP
We stand up for individuality. We actively foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual difference are valued and leveraged to achieve the agency’s vision. And most importantly we value every individual’s wellbeing.
As a diversity champion, equal opportunitiesand disability confidentemployer and an ardent advocate of flexible working we understand that everyone has unique requirements and needs.
We are a global creative agency, but the individual really is at the heart of everything we do. We use data to find out what makes them tick. We use technology to talk to them one-to-one – but to one million at a time. And we use creativity to encourage them to engage, click, buy and bond, againandagain.
Each brand is unique and has its own individual challenges. We pride ourselves in rising to each and every one of them, for brands such as KFC, Mercedes Benz, IKEA, Paypal and Virgin Media 02.
Us
In order to foster collaboration and relationships, our hybrid model requires three office days per week. As equal opportunities proponents, we are open to discuss any hybrid working related needs during the initial screening.
The Health and Wellbeing of our people matters immensely to us at RAPP which is why we work with Sanctus (mental health partner) and Sayge (professional development), to offer personal and professional support coaching for all our Employees. We also have a dedicated Learning and Development team and offer regular career conversations and bespoke L&D programmes so that you can leave us with more than when you started.
We recognise that the work of diversity, equity and inclusion calls on all of us. That’s why we set up The Neighbourhood. A collective of people, at different stages of the DE&I journey, whether impacted or allies, dedicated to helping our colleagues take ownership and effect change across 4 key pillars; Anti-racism, Disability, Gender & LGBTQ+ and Parents & Carers.
You’re better at work when you feel better in yourself. So, in addition to your annual holiday, you can take a “Me” day and an “Us” day, every year. Your “Me” day is for you to invest in yourself – go after a life goal, meditate, learn to paint, bake cakes or just have a duvet day watching Netflix!
Your “Us” day is all about giving back and helping others – volunteer, pick litter at a local park, hang out with the elderly or raise money for a local charity.
Whatever stage of life you are at, we make sure you have the tools you need to have a healthy work life balance.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create empathetic and precise brand experiences that engage customers at the right moment in a human way.
- Gain a deep understanding of brand and audience and be the champion of both through all work
- Add value to the client’s brief, where appropriate challenging their thinking, and inspire rich creative propositions that resonate with customers and prospects by drawing on existing insight.
- Help creative teams craft beautiful, impactful work and drive innovative thinking
- Participate in meetings and workshops to support strategic thinking and tactical opportunities.
- Help senior members of the team to build client relationships and trust, and proactively identify business opportunities.
- Contribute to our thought leadership programme (from short form social content to longer form thought pieces).
- Contribute positively to the agency’s new business drive through involvement in pitches.
- Manage time appropriately on nominated accounts to realise planned levels of client profitability.
- Contribute to a working environment in which diversity, unique perspectives, collaboration, and ‘jumping in’ thrives.
- Support junior staff in their professional development.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Experience working as a Strategic Planner or Junior Strategist/Planner
- Strong creative judgement and opinion – you’ll have a portfolio of great projects you’ve contributed to
- Knowledge and understanding of customer journeys across all media and touch points
- An analytical thinker and self-starter with a strong desire to learn
- A passion to deliver exceptional work
- Presentation – a confident presenter of work, to senior stakeholders both client and agency side. You’ll be able to explain complex ideas simply and compellingly
- You’ll have a track record of getting things done with proven experience of challenging conventions and bringing strategies to life.
Recruitment process
We’re not a 9 stage interview process agency. We like to keep recruitment swift, lean and individual and find that 2 or 3 stages gives all parties the opportunity to get to know each other. Plus we have a team on hand to answer questions throughout the process.
We are RAPP. And we can’t wait to meet you.