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Level 2 jobs · 2
- Business Process Analyst The Business Process Analyst helps us understand our current operations, finding the kinks and bottlenecks that slow us down or frustrate our customers. You'll be gathering data, mapping processes, and generally making sense of how we do things today, which directly impacts our ability to make smart decisions about future improvements. You'll sit squarely within the Corporate Strategy team, working closely with senior consultants to translate messy operational reality into clear, actionable insights. When you do this job well, our redesign projects start on solid ground; we're not guessing about how things work, we know. When it's not done well, we risk building solutions that don't actually fix the problem, or worse, create new ones. The challenge is often getting people to explain what they *actually* do, not what the manual says. The reward? Seeing your accurate maps and data lead to real, tangible improvements that make life easier for colleagues and customers alike. View
- Venture Analyst The Venture Analyst is here to help our Corporate Ventures team find and evaluate early-stage companies that could be a strategic fit for us. Day-to-day, you'll be doing a lot of the groundwork: screening inbound pitches, researching markets, and pulling together initial company profiles. You'll sit right at the beginning of our investment process, making sure we don't miss any promising opportunities and that our pipeline is always full of interesting prospects. When you do this job well, we get better insights, quicker decisions, and a stronger pipeline of potential investments. If it's not done well, we might miss out on game-changing startups or waste time on those that aren't a good fit. The real challenge is sifting through hundreds of pitches to find the few that genuinely matter, often with incomplete information. The reward? Being part of the team that helps shape our company's future by bringing in truly innovative ideas and technologies. View
Level 3 jobs · 7
- Business Development Analyst The Business Development Analyst is responsible for providing the core analytical horsepower behind our strategic growth initiatives. Day-to-day, that means you'll be researching potential acquisition targets, building out sections of financial models, and making sure our data rooms are impeccably organised. You'll sit right at the intersection of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, translating raw market intelligence and financial data into clear, actionable insights that our Corporate Development team uses to make big calls. When you do this job well, our senior leaders get reliable, accurate information to make smart decisions, helping us grow the business in a meaningful way. If your work isn't up to scratch, though, we risk missing key opportunities or, worse, making expensive mistakes. The tricky part is often dealing with incomplete or messy data and needing to make good assumptions under pressure. The reward, honestly, is seeing your detailed analysis directly inform a major acquisition or a new strategic direction for the company. View
- Business Development Director The Business Development Director (Associate level, really) is here to own specific workstreams within our M&A and strategic partnership projects. You'll be building out valuation models using our templates, managing bits of due diligence, and drafting sections of the investment memos that go to the senior team. This role directly impacts how we grow as a company, helping us make smart decisions about where to put our money and effort. You'll sit right in the middle of our Corporate Strategy and Development team, often working closely with Finance, Legal, and the various business unit leads. Your job is to translate raw market data and financial information into clear, digestible insights that our leadership can use to decide whether to 'go' or 'no-go' on a deal. When you do this job well, we make well-informed strategic investments that genuinely boost our growth. If it's not done properly, we risk wasting time on bad deals or, worse, making expensive mistakes. The challenge is sifting through mountains of messy data and getting different internal teams to agree. The reward? Seeing your hard work lead to a real, impactful acquisition or partnership that changes the company's trajectory. View
- Business Intelligence Manager As a Business Intelligence Manager (we sometimes call this a Strategy & BI Analyst), you'll independently manage the full lifecycle of standard BI projects within our Corporate Strategy team. This means you'll go from figuring out what questions need answering, to digging into the data, building reports, and then explaining what it all means to the people who need to make decisions. You're sitting right at the intersection of our strategic goals and the actual numbers, translating complex datasets into clear, digestible insights that our senior leaders use to shape the company's future. When you do this job well, our strategic initiatives are grounded in solid evidence, and we avoid costly missteps. Get it wrong, and we might chase the wrong market, miss a key trend, or make a decision based on shaky assumptions – which, honestly, can cost us millions. The tricky part is often dealing with messy data and stakeholders who aren't quite sure what they're asking for. The reward, though? You get to see your analysis directly influence significant company decisions, which is pretty cool. View
- Head of Business Development The Head of Business Development at this level is all about owning specific chunks of our strategic deals. You'll be the one building the financial models from scratch, digging into market data, and drafting the initial bits of our investment memos. Honestly, your work directly impacts the quality and speed of our deal pipeline. You'll sit right between the initial idea generation and the actual execution, translating raw data and market chatter into solid, defensible analysis that our senior leaders use to make multi-million pound decisions. When you do this job well, we're making smarter, faster decisions on who to partner with or acquire, and we avoid wasting time on dead ends. If it's not done well, we could miss out on big opportunities or, worse, pursue deals that don't actually make sense for the business. The tricky part is often working with incomplete information and still needing to make a strong recommendation. The reward? Seeing a deal you've modelled and championed actually come to fruition and watching it contribute to the company's growth. View
- Intelligence Analyst As an Intelligence Analyst, you'll independently manage a specific 'beat' – think of it as owning the intelligence gathering for a key competitor or a particular market segment. This means you'll be the go-to person for insights in that area, drafting initial analyses and summaries that help shape our tactical decisions. You'll work at the intersection of external market signals and our internal strategy discussions, translating raw data into actionable insights that our Product, Sales, and Leadership teams use to make smarter moves. When you do this well, we spot emerging threats early, understand competitor moves before they hit, and find new growth areas. If you miss something big, though, we could make a costly strategic blunder or lose out on a crucial opportunity. The tricky part is sifting through all the noise to find the real signals, especially when the data is messy or incomplete. But the reward? You'll see your work directly influence important business decisions, helping us stay ahead in a really competitive market. View
- Market Analyst The Market Analyst is responsible for independently owning and delivering specific market analyses, which directly impacts our strategic planning and investment decisions. You'll sit right at the intersection of external market dynamics and our internal product and sales teams, translating raw data and market chatter into clear, actionable insights that our leadership uses to decide where we should play and how we can win. When you do this job well, we'll spot new opportunities before our rivals, understand why certain products are flying off the shelves (or aren't), and generally make much smarter bets with our money. If it's not done well, we might miss a huge market shift or, even worse, invest heavily in a dead-end idea. The tricky part is that the market rarely sits still, and the data is often messy or incomplete. The reward, though, is seeing your analysis directly shape a new product launch or a major business pivot. That's pretty cool, honestly. View
- Strategy Analyst The Strategy Analyst is responsible for independently conducting detailed analyses that underpin our corporate strategy. You'll take complex business questions, figure out what data you need, and then build models and reports that help our senior leaders make smart choices. This role sits right at the heart of where data meets big business decisions, so you'll be translating numbers into actionable insights for the C-suite. When you do this well, we make better investments, understand our market more clearly, and avoid costly mistakes. If you don't get it right, we could miss opportunities or misallocate millions of pounds. The challenge is often the messy data and the need to simplify complex findings without losing the nuance. The reward? Seeing your analysis directly influence where the company goes next. View
Level 4 jobs · 2
- Corporate Development Manager The Corporate Development Manager is responsible for leading less complex, often smaller, M&A deals from the initial idea right through to signing. You'll be the person driving the process, making sure all the pieces fit together and that we're actually buying something that makes sense for the business. This means you'll spend a lot of time digging into potential targets, building the financial case, and making sure everyone—from the legal team to the CEO—is on the same page. When this role is done well, we acquire businesses that genuinely add value, helping us grow faster or enter new markets. If it's not, we could end up wasting a lot of money or, worse, buying something that just doesn't work. The biggest challenge here is keeping multiple plates spinning, often with tight deadlines and incomplete information. The reward? Seeing a deal you've managed from inception actually close and contribute to the company's future. View
- Strategy Manager The Strategy Manager is responsible for leading small-to-medium strategic projects from start to finish. Think about identifying new market opportunities, figuring out if we should buy another company, or completely rethinking how we serve our customers. You'll be the primary day-to-day contact for business unit leaders, translating their challenges into structured problems and then finding the answers. This role sits right at the heart of our corporate decision-making, bridging the gap between high-level ambition and practical execution. You'll work at the intersection of market trends, financial realities, and our operational capabilities, translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations that our executive team can use to make big bets. When you do this well, we make smart, informed decisions that drive significant growth or cost savings – sometimes millions of pounds. If it's not done well, we could chase dead ends, miss opportunities, or, frankly, waste a lot of time and money. The tricky part is navigating the politics and getting everyone on the same page, even when the data is crystal clear. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic thinking directly impact the company's direction and success. View
Level 5 jobs · 2
- Lead Change Analyst So, what's a Lead Change Analyst actually do? Well, you're the person who figures out how to make massive organisational shifts actually stick. We're talking about those big, hairy programmes – the ones that touch hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people. You won't just be drafting comms; you'll be designing the entire strategy for how we get people from 'A' to 'B' without breaking too many things along the way. Your job is to make sure our big strategic bets actually deliver value because people are ready and willing to work differently. This role sits right at the heart of our Corporate Strategy team, but you'll spend most of your time out in the business, working with project teams, department heads, and sometimes even the C-suite. You're the bridge between the grand vision and the messy reality of day-to-day work. You'll translate high-level strategic goals into practical, human-centred change plans. When you do this well, projects don't just launch; they thrive. People adopt new ways of working quickly, and the business actually sees the benefits we promised. If it's done poorly, well, projects stall, people get frustrated, and we end up wasting millions because nobody actually changed their behaviour. The tricky part is that you don't have direct authority over most people, so you'll need to be incredibly good at influencing. The reward? Seeing a huge, complex transformation successfully land and knowing you were the one who made it happen. View
- Senior Innovation Strategy Director The Senior Innovation Strategy Director is responsible for leading one or two distinct innovation projects from start to finish. This means you'll take an initial idea, figure out if it's actually worth pursuing, and then guide it through the tricky stages of concept validation and early-stage testing. You'll work at the intersection of strategic thinking and practical execution, translating big-picture goals into concrete plans that the business can actually act on. You're the one who makes sure those plans get off the ground and deliver tangible results or, just as importantly, clear lessons. View
Level 6 jobs · 2
- Director of Strategy The Director of Strategy is responsible for leading the annual strategic planning process for either a significant business unit or, in some cases, the whole corporation. You'll be the person who takes the executive team's broad ambitions and turns them into a structured, actionable plan, complete with clear objectives and measurable outcomes. This role sits right at the intersection of high-level vision and practical execution, making sure our long-term goals aren't just talk. When you do this well, our business units know exactly where they're going, why, and how they'll get there, leading to focused investment and faster growth. If it's not done well, we end up with fragmented efforts, wasted money, and missed opportunities, which, frankly, is a nightmare. The challenge here is getting everyone on the same page, especially when different departments have their own ideas. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic blueprint come to life and genuinely change the trajectory of the business. View
- Transformation Specialist Manager As a Transformation Specialist Manager, you'll be running a portfolio of our most important change programmes, making sure they actually land and stick. Day-to-day, that means guiding your team, sorting out roadblocks, and making sure the work aligns with our bigger company goals. You're not just moving pieces around; you're orchestrating significant shifts in how we operate, helping us stay ahead of the curve. This role sits right at the heart of our Corporate Strategy team. You'll be the bridge between high-level strategic thinking and the nitty-gritty of getting things done across different business units. It's about taking those big ideas from the C-suite and turning them into actionable plans, then seeing them through to completion. When you do this job well, we see real, measurable improvements across the business – new processes that actually work, cost savings that hit the bottom line, and teams that are genuinely better equipped for the future. If it's not done well, we end up with 'watermelon projects' (green on the outside, red on the inside) that waste time and money, and worse, create change fatigue across the organisation. The challenge? Getting everyone on board, especially when you don't have direct authority over them. You'll need to be a master persuader and problem-solver. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic vision come to life and genuinely making a difference to how the company performs and evolves. View
Level 7 jobs · 5
- Director of Corporate Strategy The Director of Corporate Strategy is here to define and drive the multi-year strategic direction for a significant business unit or even the entire company. You'll translate big-picture ambitions into concrete plans, making sure we're investing in the right places and building for the future. You're essentially the company's long-range radar, spotting opportunities and threats before they hit. This role sits right at the intersection of market dynamics, competitive threats, and our internal capabilities. You'll take raw market data, competitor moves, and our own performance figures, then turn them into clear, actionable strategies that the CEO and Board can get behind. When you do this well, we make smart bets, grow faster than the market, and stay ahead of the competition. If it's not done well, we could miss huge opportunities, waste millions on misguided projects, or even lose market share. Truth is, the challenge here is immense: you're dealing with huge ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and often, incomplete information. You'll need to build consensus among very senior leaders who all have their own agendas. The reward, though? You get to genuinely shape the trajectory of a major company, seeing your strategic vision come to life and impact thousands of employees and millions of customers. View
- Director, Competitive & Market Strategy The Director, Competitive & Market Strategy, is here to make sure we're always one step ahead. You'll be the expert who understands not just what our rivals are doing today, but what they'll likely do next year, and why. This directly impacts our long-term growth and market position. You'll sit right at the heart of Corporate Strategy, translating complex market signals and competitor moves into clear, actionable strategic options for our executive team. When you do this job well, we'll anticipate market shifts, launch products that hit the mark, and win bigger deals. If it's not done right, we risk getting blindsided by competitors, making poor investment choices, and losing market share. The challenge? You're building a credible future out of incomplete, sometimes contradictory, information, and you'll often be the bearer of uncomfortable truths. The reward, though, is seeing your strategic insights directly shape multi-million pound decisions and genuinely transform our business unit's trajectory. View
- Director, Corporate Strategy The Director, Corporate Strategy, is responsible for shaping and driving the multi-year strategic agenda for a specific business unit or a critical cross-company initiative. You'll partner directly with senior leadership—think General Managers and C-suite members—to figure out where we're going, why, and how we'll get there. This means translating market trends, competitive moves, and internal capabilities into a coherent, defensible strategy that everyone can get behind. When this role is done well, we make smart bets, outmanoeuvre competitors, and hit our ambitious growth targets. If it's not, we risk chasing the wrong opportunities, wasting millions, and losing market share. The challenge is navigating immense ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and the sheer complexity of a large organisation. The reward? Seeing your strategic vision become reality, making a tangible impact on the company's future, and leading a high-performing team. View
- Director, Strategic Analytics & Insights The Director, Strategic Analytics & Insights is here to make sure our biggest strategic bets are backed by solid data. You'll own the analytical roadmap for a significant part of the business, translating those vague 'what if' questions from the C-suite into concrete analysis that helps us decide where to invest our time and money. Frankly, you're the bridge between executive vision and analytical reality, making sure we're not just guessing. Day-to-day, you'll be setting the direction for your team, challenging their assumptions, and then presenting complex findings to the Board in a way that makes them say, 'Right, that's what we need to do.' You're operating at the intersection of deep analytical capability and high-stakes executive decision-making. When this role is done well, we make smart, data-backed multi-year investments, avoid costly mistakes, and spot opportunities before our competitors do. When it's not, we risk chasing bad ideas or missing huge market shifts, which, let's be honest, can cost us millions. The real challenge here is dealing with constant ambiguity, conflicting priorities from very senior leaders, and translating incredibly complex analysis into clear, actionable board-level recommendations. It's not always easy getting everyone on the same page, especially when the data challenges someone's gut feeling. But the reward? You'll have direct influence on the company's future, you'll get to build and mentor a high-performing team, and you'll solve some of the hardest, most impactful business problems out there. It's truly about shaping the narrative of our growth. View
- Director, Strategic Insights and Analytics The Director, Strategic Insights and Analytics is here to set the analytical agenda for our Corporate Strategy function, ensuring we're always looking at the right data, asking the right questions, and providing the clearest answers. You'll be the one driving how we use data to make big, company-level decisions, not just reporting on what's happened. This role sits right at the heart of our strategic planning, acting as the bridge between raw data and executive decision-making. You'll be translating ambiguous business challenges into structured analytical problems, then guiding your teams to solve them. Your work directly impacts everything from our annual operating plan to major investment decisions and potential acquisitions. When you do this job well, our executive team makes more informed, confident decisions, and we avoid costly strategic missteps. When it's not done well, we risk chasing the wrong opportunities or missing critical market shifts, which can cost us millions. The challenge? You're often dealing with incomplete data, conflicting opinions from very senior people, and the constant pressure to deliver robust insights yesterday. The reward, though, is seeing your team's work directly influence the company's direction and knowing you've played a pivotal part in our success. View