Strategy Consultant

VML South Africa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative consulting firm is seeking a Strategy Consultant in London to manage end-to-end digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in client-facing roles, particularly within strategic projects, and possess strong analytical and presentation skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and identifying client needs for business proposals. This role adopts a hybrid working model, fostering creativity and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic digital transformation projects managing from start to finish.
• Strong analytical research, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end digital transformation projects across various industries.
• Identify client's needs to propose new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for product and service implementation.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strategic project management

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

# Strategy Consultant – LondonWhen you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our . California residents should read our . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.# Strategy Consultant – London#### **Brand:** The Cocktail#### **Department:** Strategy#### **Location:** London, United Kingdom#### **Last Updated:** 1/22/2026#### **Requisition ID:** 12330### **About VML**VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit , andfollowalong on ,, and.**This is the challenge:** At**VML The Cocktail** we look for people without fear for speed. Specifically, someone capable of understanding technology challenges and translating them to our clients, helping them to move in the right direction. Our Strategy Consultants manage end-to-end projects for different industries (retail, travel, financial services…) from a perspective which is far from traditional consulting. We are looking for a Strategy Consultant or specializing in digital transformation, who is enthusiastic about helping grow a new transformational consulting practice from the ground up. **What you’ll be doing:** * Help develop end-to-end digital transformation projects.* Identify problems and formulate hypotheses leveraging resources and know-how from **VML The Cocktail**.* Articulate conclusions in executive documents.* Apply experience in operational models and change management projects, with a strong ability to assess, implement, and optimize strategies for organizational transformation.* Participate in dynamics and workshops to involve clients in **VML The Cocktail's** creative and solution process.* Immerse yourself in the day-to-day activities of our clients to better understand aspects of their culture, organization, and processes, in order to draw valuable conclusions.* Work in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with members of our UX, UI, Brand, Data, Technology teams, etc., for the implementation of new products and services.* Identify client needs that may lead to new business proposals. **What we want from you:** * Experience working in a client-facing environment, preferably in strategic, digital transformation projects and leading projects from start to finish.* Understanding of marketing, including trends, outputs, etc., from having delivered projects within the sector or having previously worked in a marketing department.* Strong analytical, research, communication, and presentation skills.* Critical and creative thinking and ability to execute on the details.* Good presentation and Excel skills are required.* Willing to navigate start-up fast-paced environments.* Autonomous, energetic, and proactive when facing new disruptive challenges; clear focus on getting things done.* Appetite for digital ecosystems. If you meet the requirements and see yourself working in an innovative environment, we want to meet you! #LI-EMEAWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our . California residents should read our . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.