Head of Strategy

Butternut Box | B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Butternut Box, a B-Corp committed to sustainability, is seeking a Head of Strategy for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and managing international market expansions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic roles, particularly in DTC or e-commerce, and a passion for driving growth in the pet food industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

5 paid 'paws' days annually

£500 learning & development budget

Employee discount

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible hours and WFH options

Cycle to work scheme

Private health & dental insurance

Paid sabbaticals after 5 years

Office dogs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic roles, preferably in DTC, e-commerce, or tech.
• Proven experience managing high-visibility projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial and financial KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Butternut’s 5-year Long Range Plan.
• Manage complex cross-functional projects for new market launches.
• Lead a research-focused team for market growth insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Education

Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile)

Job description

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A bit about the role:

We’re seeking a Head of Strategy to join Butternut on a 12-month maternity cover contract, reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer.

As a strategic leader and expert decision-maker, you will identify and execute exciting growth opportunities to expand our total addressable market and position Butternut & Marro Europe as leading brands in pet food. This role involves both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

You will oversee the development of our mid to long-term strategy, focusing on international expansion, new markets, retail channels, and product categories.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, managing varied workloads and implementing new ideas, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Long-term strategic planning and execution:
   • Develop and implement Butternut’s 5-year Long Range Plan, ensuring alignment across business pillars globally.
   • Manage complex cross-functional projects, such as launching into new markets.
   • Lead a research-focused team to generate insights for market growth and share expansion.
   • Facilitate data-driven decision-making to achieve our goal of feeding 1 million dogs.
   • Lead market and competitor insights to inform brand and digital strategies worldwide.
2. Leadership, team, and budget management:
   • Collaborate with co-founders and leadership to embed strategy across the business.
   • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
   • Set goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
3. Complex problem solving and storytelling:
   • Communicate strategic vision internally and externally, including to the board.
   • Simplify complex issues into clear stories and solutions, engaging diverse teams.

About you:

• 8+ years in strategic roles, preferably within DTC, e-commerce, or tech sectors.
• Proven experience managing multiple high-visibility projects from start to finish.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Inclusive leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial and financial KPIs, especially in DTC settings.
• Experience with international market launches is a plus.
• Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile) is desirable; we offer sponsorship for the right candidate.

We operate in a hybrid model, working 3 days/week from our White City office (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remotely.

About us:

At Butternut, we put the food back into dog food. We believe dogs deserve the healthiest, most natural, and tastiest food without harmful additives. We make freshly prepared, home-cooked style dog food, delivered in perfect portions. #LI-Hybrid

As a B-Corp, we are committed to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental impact.

Our mission is to help dogs live healthier, happier, and longer lives, and we want you to be part of our journey to feed dogs everywhere with a team that shares our passion.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, plus additional days based on service.
• 5 paid 'paws' days annually for learning or wellbeing.
• £500 learning & development budget.
• Employee discount.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Co-working space, flexible hours, and WFH options.
• Cycle to work scheme, pension, private health & dental insurance.
• Support for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.
• Paid sabbaticals after 5 years.
• Office dogs and more...

Additional notes:

• We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
• We are committed to social and environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
• We encourage underrepresented groups to apply, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Seniorities & Employment:

• Mid-Senior level
• Temporary