Strategy Director - 6-9 month Maternity cover Flutter UKI is a >$4bn revenue business employing ~9,000 people around the world, including Dublin, Leeds, London, Sunderland, Malta, Gibraltar, Porto and Cluj. Flutter UKI is the UK & Ireland region of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s leading online sports betting and gaming company. Flutter Entertainment is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a ~$40B market cap and global revenues of >$14bn. Flutter UKI operates an unparalleled portfolio of strong, well-known brands in the UK & Ireland, including Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars and tombola. It is the leading operator and continues to experience strong growth. Operating in a mature and competitive market, Flutter UKI faces a number of strategic opportunities including: Defending our gold medal position and driving growth against an increasingly diverse competitive landscape – with growing investment by established regulated peers as well as the rise of unregulated bootleg market operators Strategically using our portfolio of brands to maximise their value and best serve the needs of all customer types Identifying new markets, propositions and audiences that can continue to generate growth Bringing to bear our scale as Flutter UKI and across Flutter Entertainment to deliver better and more innovative propositions for customers All the while leading the industry in responsible gambling – innovating constantly to put our customers first and ensure they Play Well – while working to improve public trust in our business and industry. The second half of 2025 represents a particularly exciting time for Flutter UKI as we conclude a period of technological transformation, and shift focus towards accelerating commercial momentum and the pace of innovation and growth. What you'll do The UKI strategy team are a core part of the CEO office, reporting into Flutter UKI’s Chief of Staff. The strategy team sit alongside our BI & research, strategic projects and internal communications teams. The UKI strategy team works closely with partners across the business at the Flutter UKI Leadership Team (LT) and LT-1 level to deliver a number of strategic functions, including: Setting overall UKI strategic direction and mobilising the business against it Supporting with the definition of our UKI-wide Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to ensure we stay on track to deliver against our strategy Ensuring we make most of our portfolio of brands to cover customer needs Maintaining a point of view on key strategic themes and issues and surfacing these at LT where needed Supporting scoping and delivery of key strategic initiatives – working closely with business owners to ensure appropriate ambition and pace Liaising with wider Flutter Group teams to share findings and insights The team’s key partners include: The Flutter UKI Leadership Team UKI commercial leadership (brand MDs) The Flutter UKI Extended leadership team (ELT) working on strategic topics The UKI Strategy Director is responsible for managing the strategy team and working closely with Insight, BI, Finance and Brand Commercial teams to deliver on the above objectives. How you'll do it Significant strategic consulting experience, at senior Engagement Manager / Associate Partner / Principal level in a top-tier firm Ability to communicate effectively and influence senior audiences Track record of delivering strategic projects with matrix teams Track record of developing and growing team capabilities Willingness to roll sleeves up and get involved as needed at all stage of projects Knowledge of the industry preferred but not essential Timelines / Location Timing Maternity cover is needed from July 2025 for a minimum period of 6 months (to January 2026) with the option to extend by up to 3 months to ensure continuity Location Flexibility to be based in Leeds, London or Dublin with good options to work remotely The role will require periodic (~fortnightly) travel to Flutter UKI hubs (primarily Dublin, with some travel to other key locations particularly Leeds and Gibraltar) Working at Flutter UK & Ireland The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola. At Flutter UK & Ireland, we strive for the next level and drive innovation to set the pace as leaders, putting our customers first, always. We win together through team spirit and unparalleled dedication. When we’re free to be ourselves, we thrive and unleash our unique talents —creating a culture that empowers our people to change the game. We see opportunity everywhere and there is always more to discover We’re working to be an inclusive employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.