£64,000 - £75,000
Permanent - Full Time
Stratford, London
Hybrid - 2 days onsite
- Are you an experienced Corporate Strategy Specialist, be that in-house or within a management consultancy background?
- Have you led on large, complex, cross-organisational projects, developing both long-term organisational strategies, and bespoke strategy for specific areas within an organisation?
- Do you have a proven track record, working closely with senior stakeholders, executive leadership teams and trustees, as a trusted advisor to help identify and develop key strategic objectives?
If this sounds like you, and you're looking for an opportunity to work for a mission-led organisation, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Investigo are thrilled to be partnering with this groundbreaking, world reknowned, UK Research Charity as they look to appoint a Senior Strategy Manager to join their high-performing, in-house Strategy Team. This influential position offers unparalleled exposure to the organisation’s Executive Board, and the opportunity to truly shape decisions and the direction of the Charity. This could span everything from scientific research, commercial fundraising, global parternships, drug discovery to internal operations, marketing etc.
If you thrive in a fast-pace, commercial environment, developing innovative, corporate strategy; an environment that requires pace, strategic agility, creativity, collaboration, and strong senior stakeholder skills, but you want to do this for a purpose-led, mission-based organisation, then read on.
The Role
Whilst the may be one of the best known National Charity's, behind the scenes they are very commercial, are are looking for someone that understands how one compliments the other in their unique, complex make up. As part of a small team of three, as a Senior Strategy Managers, you’ll be responsible for developing Corporate Strategy that spans a range of disciplines, identifying key, strategic priorities and objectives in line with the Executive Leadership and Board. The focus will be on finding creative and adaptable solutions to unlock organisational growth, optimise operations, and deliver long-term advancements in their ongoing research feild. You’ll need to build strong, senior-level relationships and act as a partner to senior stakeholders, guiding the approach to strategic work and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-based, and aligned.
This is the ideal role for candidates with wide-ranging corporate strategy experience, someone with the ability to adapt strategic approaches to complex, varying organisational needs – be that retail reviews, organisational restructuring, to scientific research partnerships and commercial growth ventures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with Executive Directors and Board of Trustees to scope and develop strategy that shapes and informs organisational priorities and projects.
- Framing critical challenges, simplifying complex issues, and leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to propose actionable solutions.
- Working across the full breadth of the organisation, adapting your approach to tackle strategic problems that differ significantly in scope and focus.
- Coaching colleagues to build strategic capabilities, fostering collaboration within a high-performing team.
About You
This position requires substantial strategy experience combined with strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will:
- Have 5–10 years in strategy, with experience developing complex, cross-organisational strategy either in top-tier consultancy or in-house strategy teams.
- Demonstrate breadth of experience, contributing to strategy across multiple business areas, such as finance, retail, commercial ventures, research, or organisational design.
- Possess outstanding senior stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence executive leaders and trustees while partnering on strategic work.
- Show a creative, adaptable approach to problem-solving and the ability to think critically and strategically, from short to longer-term perspectives.
- Exhibit gravitas and an adaptable communication style to navigate challenging conversations and balance organisational priorities.
- Be highly numerate and analytical, with strong financial literacy and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate breath of experience across strategy development at a senior level, as well as the agility to pivot across multiple strategic disciplines.
Not-for-profit / Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential. Varied commercial experience would be incredibly advantegous as this Charity manages a budget over 3/4 of a billion pounds in donations annually and thus needs to see a return on the investment of these donations. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an incredible National Charity as part of collaborative, high-performing team and truly influence the future direction of the charity and its mission.
The Process
If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate, apply today via the link below or send an up to date copy of your CV to amelia.pullen@investigo.co.uk.
Please note, applications will close Sunday 31st May for shortlisting the following week.
It will be a 2 stage interview process to be completed by the end of June.
Candidates must have full, unrestricted work rights for the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.
