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About the Role

The Behavioural Science practice applies cognitive psychology, social psychology, and behavioural economics to solve complex challenges for influential organizations. This role involves creating effective interventions, communications, and experiences across public, private, and third sectors by blending strategic depth with creative, counter-intuitive thinking.

Responsibilities

• Drive medium-complexity projects and support large-scale initiatives under Director guidance.
• Lead primary and secondary research, including literature reviews, competitor analysis, and consumer research.
• Distill research findings into strategic and creative opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate ideation workshops and design behavioural interventions.
• Nurture creative output and identify novel applications of behavioural science.
• Delegate tasks to Analysts and provide feedback on client-facing deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day client communications, meetings, and relationships.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and third-party supplier relationships.
• Maintain high standards of consulting rigour and creativity.
• Participate in growth conversations with existing and prospective clients.
• Draft new business proposals, including approach, budget, and project plans.
• Contribute to agency pitches, thought leadership, and events like Nudgestock.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in psychology, biology, humanities, social sciences, economics, or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience in consulting, client-side strategy, or equivalent professional services roles.
• Detailed knowledge of behavioural science, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and behavioural economics.
• Proven ability to apply academic knowledge to solve practical business problems.
• Experience with AI-integrated workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Behavioural science principles, heuristics, and biases.
• Qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
• Critical human and cultural insight generation.
• Business acumen and critical thinking.
• Workshop facilitation.
• Project management and delegation.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• AI-automated workflow integration.

Location

• London

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Flexible Working Model

Experience Level

• 4-6 years of experience

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree required
• Masters degree or higher preferred

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 volunteer day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• 1.5:1 matching pension structure
• Monthly wellbeing allowance for exercise classes
• Unmind and LifeWorks memberships
• Annual eye tests and development budgets
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance

About the Company

• Founded in 1948, Ogilvy UK specializes in brand advertising, customer experience, PR, influence, and consulting.
• The agency is a leader in behavioural science and home to the Nudgestock festival.
• Recognized as the most awarded agency in Europe in 2023.

Equal Opportunity

• Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
• The company offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities under the Disability Confident Scheme.