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Principal - Strategy, Transformation and Change at The Barton Partnership
Location: London (Hybrid)
Start Date: 20th October 2025
Contract: Fixed-Term, 10 Months
Industry: Consumer Services / Fitness / Multi-Site Operations
The Opportunity
A dynamic, fast-growing UK consumer brand is seeking an Interim Senior Strategy Manager to join its lean but high-impact strategy team. This is a 10-month fixed-term contract covering a sabbatical, offering high visibility across the executive team and the chance to shape strategic initiatives during a pivotal growth phase.
You’ll work directly with the Strategy & Corporate Development Director (ExCo member) and collaborate with senior leaders across the business. The role spans long-term planning, strategic issue resolution, external market monitoring, and investor communications.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead strategic planning and initiative development
* Evaluate market trends, competitor moves, and consumer dynamics
* Develop business cases and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
* Support investor presentations and strategic communications
* Bridge strategy and execution across cross-functional teams
Ideal Candidate
* Ex-consultant with 3+ years’ experience
* Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Commercially astute with ability to interpret financials
* Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable
* Experience in consumer-facing, multi-site, or digital businesses
* Passion for fitness is a plus, but not essential
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Strategy/Planning and Consulting
Industries
* Consumer Services and Hospitality
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