Head of Strategy-Consumer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer marketplace business seeks a Head of Strategy-Consumer to spearhead growth initiatives across various channels. The role offers hands-on involvement in strategic decision-making with opportunities to lead cross-functional efforts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in strategy or consulting with demonstrable commercial and analytical skills and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in strategy or consulting at a leading firm.
• Strong commercial and analytical skill set.
• Proven leadership experience or potential to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate industry trends and design structured launch plans for growth channels.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of new channels and contribute to strategic direction.
• Play a key leadership role in shaping company-wide priorities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Structured thinking

Commercial analysis

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Omnichannel Strategy-Consumer Marketplace

London

We have partnered with one of the UK's fastest growing consumer marketplace businesses who are looking to hire a Head of Marketplace to work closely with the SLT.

This role works cross-functionally across strategy, marketing, creative, operations, and product, contributing directly to the company’s next phase of growth. It also offers the opportunity to engage with experienced advisors and VC professionals from top-tier global e-commerce businesses.

What you'll be doing:

• Evaluate industry trends, performance data, and category benchmarks to identify high-potential growth channels beyond core paid social—such as B2B, marketplaces, retention, Pinterest, SEO, and emerging social commerce platforms.
• Design and implement structured launch plans for priority growth channels—covering commercial models, resource planning, performance metrics, and coordination across key teams.

Driving channel execution and growth

• Oversee the end-to-end development of new channels—working hands-on or through internal teams and external partners to deliver clear, measurable impact and embed new capabilities into day-to-day operations.

Embedding and evolving

• Once channels are up and running, establish long-term ownership models through hiring, outsourcing, training, or automation—ensuring sustainability while shifting focus to the next high-impact opportunity.

Contributing to strategic direction

• Play a key leadership role in shaping company-wide priorities, supporting strategic decision-making, and identifying future growth levers as part of the senior leadership team.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in strategy or consulting at a leading firm, with a strong track record of problem-solving and structured thinking. Evidence of consumer and retail-focused projects preferable.
• 2+ years industry experience in a consumer business is strongly desired.
• Strong commercial and analytical skill set, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Clear and confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership experience or demonstrated potential to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in a consumer-facing business is a strong plus, though not essential.
• Genuine enthusiasm for dynamic, fast-paced environments—especially those with a creative or growth-focused culture.