Head of Creative Strategy, Football Culture & Branded Content

The Company is seeking a Head of Creative Strategy to lead the evolution of its creative proposition. This senior role is pivotal in defining how cultural insight translates into innovative ideas, robust partnerships, and ambitious branded content. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the intersection between football and youth culture, ensuring that the content created resonates with the highly engaged fan base. Responsibilities include staying close to the work, from initial brief to final pitch, and leading a team of Creative Strategists to maintain a high standard of creative output. The role demands a deep understanding of football and its cultural impact, as well as fluency in the behaviors of younger audiences across various social media platforms. Applicants for the Head of Creative Strategy position at the company should have a background in publishing, with a strong foundation in editorial frameworks. Senior experience in creative strategy, branded entertainment, content partnerships, or integrated planning is essential, as is a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to turn insight into successful client work. The role requires a candidate with strong writing, presentation, and deck-building skills, as well as commercial acumen and the ability to influence creative thinking. Leadership experience in managing and developing a team is also a key requirement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about football, understand modern publishing, and be eager to shape the creative output of a culturally relevant media brand.