Strategy Manager Location : Hybrid ways of working at our office in Wimbledon. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Strategy Manager to join our Strategy & Corporate Development team. The Strategy Manager is responsible for supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation, with a particular focus on market research and strategy. This role involves overseeing market research activities, analysing industry trends, evaluating growth opportunities and potential risks, and providing strategic insights to senior management. The Strategy Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to help build strategic plans for the business and deliver meaningful business impact. Key Responsibilities: Leading market research and analysis to identify and assess industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities. Developing and implementing strategies for medium to long-term growth, including exploring new categories, geographies, routes to market, customer audiences, and business models. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess potential organic and inorganic opportunities, providing strategic input and challenge. Presenting findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management and key stakeholders. Managing internal and external data sources to support strategic decision-making. Manage discrete strategic outputs, supporting the development of junior colleagues, and engaging with teams across the business Skills and experience required: Practical experience working within a strategy function (in-house or consultancy), supporting the development of strategic plans, delivering robust fact-bases using internal and external data points, and driving strategic insights and value to the organisation. They will be Proficient in Excel and data modelling Capable of keeping proactive in staying informed about industry trends, best practices, and the impact of external factors. Previous experience assessing competitive landscapes and analysing businesses. Practical knowledge of either insurance, financial services and/or retail after care service sectors are desirable. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including the Senior Executive team. We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include: Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more. Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service Attractive company pension scheme Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services: Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000 Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help. Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks. At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.