Strategy Manager

As Strategy Manager you will play a central role in shaping and delivering our enterprise - wide strategy agenda and driving real change across the business . Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy & Internal Communications, the role is primarily accountable for driving the annual strategy cycle end -to- end and for ensuring coherence, rigour and follow -through across Group and Market strategy activity , as well as targeted strategic projects throughout the year.

This is a hands - on, senior individual contributor role requiring strong judgement, independence and credibility with senior leaders. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner to the Leadership Team, Regional and Function all leaders , and will provide targeted support on strategic projects critical to delivery of our growth and _transformation agenda._Key accountabilities

Ownership of the annual strategy cycle

The Strategy Manager will be the primary driver of the annual strategy process, which represents

the core focus of the role.

▪ Planning and coordinating the annual strategy cycle across Group, Region and Market or business levels

▪ Designing, preparing and supporting:

• strategy offsites

• Leadership Conferences

• Group, Regional and market/ business planning processes

• Board strategy discussions

▪ Ensuring alignment, consistency and “joining the dots” across all strategy inputs and outputs

▪ Managing momentum and follow -through across phases of the process, adjusting approach as the cycle moves from design to challenge to execution

▪Driving appropriate levels of content, stimulus, rigour and challenge at each stage, balancing hands -on delivery with senior -level sparring and synthesis

Strategic thought leadership and external perspective

• Maintain an up -to- date view of relevant market, industry and macro trends impacting the

business

• Translate external insight into structured perspectives, scenarios and implications to inform

strategic decision -making, scenario planning, and Board and leadership discussions.

• Act as a thought partner and sounding board to senior stakeholders, providing clear, evidence - based challenge and direction

3. Support to governance priorities

• Provide strategy input and advisory support to Group functions and central teams as they deliver

against strategic priorities, wide initiatives, and governance requirements

• Ensure strategic coherence across functional initiatives and alignment to overall Group direction

4. Targeted strategic projects and transformation initiatives

• Lead or support specific strategy or transformation projects on a targeted basis, which may sit at

Group, Regional or market/business level

• Scope, structure and deliver discrete pieces of work that advance strategic priorities and drive change within the organisation

• Adapt working style according to project phase , from deep analytical build to senior stakeholder

facilitation and execution with change management as needed

5. Stakeholder engagement and influence

• Work effectively across senior stakeholder groups at Group, Regional and Market/Business level

• Build strong, trusting relationships with members and leaders at all levels

• Operate with confidence and credibility in senior forums, contributing clear thinking and structured insights

Candidate profile

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in strategy roles, ideally gained in a top -tier consulting environment and/or in a highly complex, multinational organisation . MBA or equivalent advance degree an advantage but not required.

• Demonstrated experience operating credibly with senior leadership teams and Boards

• Proven exposure to enterprise - wide strategy development, ideally including ownership of multi - phase strategy processes

• Experience across complex sectors is advantageous, but not essential

Core capabilities

• Strong grounding in strategy consulting toolkit and ways of working (analysis , synthesis, storyline development, executive materials , project and deadline management )

• Ability to work independently, move at pace, and exercise sound judgement with limited oversight

• Comfortable shifting between:

• Big - picture strategic thinking

• Detailed problem -solving and execution

• High personal standards around quality, rigour , delivery and discretion

Personal attributes

• Credible, confident and able to “stand on their own two feet”

• Commercially astute with an ability to challenge constructively

• Pragmatic and outcomes -focused rather than theoretical

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly

• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguity