Senior Strategy & Business Insights Manager
At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.
We're looking for a Senior Strategy & Business Insights Manager to join our team in London on a permanent basis. The Senior Strategy & Business Insights Manager will ensure ICAEW stays ahead of the curve by turning external insight into strategy and action. They will directly deliver work that will contribute to ICAEW goals of maintaining relevance of the profession, building organisational reputation and supporting resilience of members.
The role will identify and interpret trends shaping our profession, market, and wider world, and translate them into clear choices for the Executive, informing strategy and the annual operational planning process.
The postholder has an important role in accelerating problem solving across the organisation.
Driving rapid, practical cross‑functional sprints, delivering outputs that accelerate product innovation, decision‑making, and organisational agility.
Salary: £83,500 - £100,000 per annum
Working pattern: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home each week.
What you will be doing
* Lead external horizon scanning, across areas that are relevant to the profession and broader business world
* Contribute to the development and written articulation of organisational strategy.
* Design, plan, and run strategic sprints on priority strategic challenges.
* Act as a trusted partner to the CEO Office and senior leaders across the organisation, providing clarity and challenge on strategic issues.
* Champion a culture of agility, pace, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
What you will need
* Degree or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience working in strategy, or insight in a large or complex organisation.
* Experience of horizon scanning, scenario planning or structured strategy review processes.
* Demonstrable track record of leading sprints, tiger teams, or other agile interventions that delivered tangible outcomes.
* Able to gather and interpret business, political and international market insight, and turn it into clear, practical recommendations.
What you can expect from us
* A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
* Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
* 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
* Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
* Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
* Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
* Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
* A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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