Corporate Strategy Director
Location: London
Education
Competitive Package
We are partnering with a leader in the UK higher education and professional training sector, empowering people worldwide to build and transform their careers. They are seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organisation’s corporate strategic agenda and value creation plan. The successful candidate will lead high-impact projects across the organisation, working closely with the executive leadership team to support the design, execution, and monitoring of the corporate-level strategic plan.
This role provides analytical, research, and programmatic support for corporate-level and business unit strategic initiatives, driving clarity, alignment, and execution excellence across the organisation. It offers the opportunity to shape the long-term direction while delivering immediate value through targeted, high-profile projects.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work in an agile manner in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the development and implementation of the corporate strategic plan in partnership with the executive team.
* Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, ensuring alignment across the group and business units.
* Provide in-depth analysis of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics to inform decision-making.
* Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning, and business case development for key initiatives.
* Deliver bespoke research and analysis to support executive and board-level discussions.
* Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects that span multiple business units.
* Drive clarity of scope, ensure alignment of outcomes, and support execution against strategic objectives.
* Manage timelines, risks, and progress reporting for key initiatives.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
* Collaborate with functional teams to gain buy-in and ensure delivery of recommendations.
* Provide support for external engagements, including strategic partnerships and potential corporate development opportunities.
* Support due diligence and assessment of strategic synergies for potential partnerships or acquisitions.
* Work with integration teams on relevant strategic topics related to post-merger integration processes.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in strategic planning, execution, and project management at the corporate level.
* Experience in strategy consulting or within a corporate strategy function.
* Exposure to education, professional services, digital transformation, technology, or knowledge-based industries is advantageous.
* Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Track record of delivering strategic projects in areas such as growth strategies, internationalisation, digital transformation, and value creation.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders.
* Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proven track record in driving complex operational strategy projects such as operating model creation, business transformation, and related strategic initiatives.