Job description
Role Summary
The role is responsible for aiding the development of and implementing strategic plans aligned with company goals. Report to the Director of Strategy, you will be a self-starter with the ability to use one’s own initiative and possess first class communication skills to ensure collaboration to ensure deadlines are met.
Key duties and responsibilities;
1. Support the planning, long-term development, and effective delivery of Hays Travel’s strategic ambitions.
2. Provide high-level analysis and critical questioning to identify strategic issues.
3. Collaborate with the extended Senior Leadership Team, co-ordinating cross-functional teams to harness Hays Travel’s scale, knowledge, and achieve collective impact and alignment to the overall business objectives.
4. Oversee the short-term Strategy Initiatives, ensuring effective evaluation, research, challenge and engagement.
5. Identify strategic issues and opportunities influencing business growth and profitability.
6. Liaison with project support specialist to ensure alignment.
Skills Required
7. Extensive business knowledge and a strong understanding of the travel industry (preferred).
8. Previous similar experience.
9. Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to drive strategic ideas efficiently and effectively.
10. Proficient using office software
11. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
12. Organisational Abilities: Strong organisational skills to align processes and resources effectively