Head Of Strategy & Execution

Scrap Car Comparison; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car-buying company in the UK is seeking a Head of Strategy & Execution to drive alignment and accountability across teams. This senior role offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and opportunities for equity participation. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in strategic roles and be adept at managing company-wide objectives. This position allows for hybrid work with regular in-person collaboration sessions.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

Discounted gym memberships

Regular team events

Free food Fridays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 7-12 years' experience in strategy or operations roles.
• Experience designing and managing company-wide performance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of connecting goals to business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy execution by aligning goals across teams.
• Identify and implement software for managing OKRs.
• Facilitate cross-team meetings for alignment and performance.

Skills

Business acumen

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Head of Strategy & Execution

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive package designed to attract an exceptional strategic operator.

• Salary Range: £90,000 - £150,000 (depending on experience and capability, reflecting the strategic and hands‑on nature of this role)
• Performance Bonus: Significant bonus scheme linked to company‑wide delivery, goal achievement, and operational improvement.
• Growth Share/Equity Potential: Exceptional performers who make a major impact on our success will have the opportunity to share directly in the long‑term value they help create.

About Us

We are the clear market leader in our sector and one of the fastest‑growing car‑buying companies in the world. In the UK we generate over 100,000 customer enquiries each month and facilitate the purchase of thousands of vehicles through our high‑traffic websites and nationwide operations. We have now launched across the United States, with multiple states already operational and an ambitious plan to expand nationwide.

Our rapid expansion and success have been driven by outstanding people, a strong culture, and our ability to lean into the advantages of cutting‑edge technology. We are not a speculative startup. We have been established for over 15 years, are highly profitable, and have achieved this scale without external funding. That gives us both security and momentum – and yet, despite our size, we have kept the excitement, energy, and ambition of a startup. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and relentlessly driven to be the best and most exciting place to work in our sector.

Our target is bold: we are working towards a billion‑dollar valuation within the next five years. Along the way, we want our growth to make a positive difference to others. We have already donated over £1 million to various charities, and as we scale, so too will our donations.

Because of the huge opportunity for growth in the US, we intend to explore opportunities to provide equity in the business for those who make an exceptional impact in driving this expansion. We want the people who help us achieve our most ambitious goals to share directly in the value they create. This can result in genuinely life‑changing benefits as the company continues its growth journey.

The Role

Driving Strategy into Execution. This is a senior, high‑impact position for a fast‑thinking, results‑driven operator who loves turning ambitious goals into measurable progress. You will be responsible for creating alignment, focus, and accountability across every team in the business.

Your core mandate is to work alongside our directors and all department heads to turn high‑level strategic direction into clear and measurable goals across the business. You will support the strategic process and contribute to discussions, but the majority of the main strategic decisions will continue to be made by the directors. Once those decisions are set, you will help shape the detail, communicate priorities, and collaborate with teams to ensure the goals are correct and aligned. You will design, implement and manage our company‑wide goal framework, ensure every department understands what we are trying to achieve and why, and maintain strong alignment across the organisation. You will lead quarterly planning cycles, run cross‑team review meetings, identify issues early, and help teams find fast and practical solutions, reducing the amount of follow‑up needed from the directors.

This position suits someone who combines strategic clarity with hands‑on pace and energy. We move quickly and we need someone who does too, someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys problem solving, and can keep momentum high across the business. You will work closely with department heads across the UK and US, acting as the connective link between leadership and execution, driving collaboration, speed and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep Business Acumen & Rapid Integration: Quickly gain a core, in‑depth understanding of all aspects of the business, including operational flows, financial drivers, technology platforms, and departmental functions, to ensure the goal framework is practical and effective.
• Software Ownership: Identify, select, and oversee the implementation and integration of the optimal software platform for managing OKRs, ensuring seamless adoption and training across all teams.
• Design and own the company‑wide goal‑setting framework (OKRs or similar).
• Work with department heads to translate Director‑led company strategy into measurable objectives and key results, assisting in the communication and implementation of strategic decisions.
• Facilitate cross‑team planning and performance meetings to maintain alignment and focus, including running workshops to ensure cohesive team working and shared understanding.
• Monitor progress against goals, identify risks early, and implement corrective actions fast.
• Report concise, outcome‑focused updates to directors, providing solutions, not problems.
• Ensure communication between teams is clear, consistent, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Lead major strategic and operational improvement projects across the business.
• Create a culture of accountability, urgency, and continual improvement, and be exceptional at securing cross‑functional buy‑in and collaboration.
• Provide coaching and structured feedback to department heads to support delivery and development.
• Drive the rhythm of the business – ensuring we plan, execute, and review effectively.

What We're Looking For

• 7‑12 years' experience in a senior strategy, operations, or execution‑focused role.
• Proven ability to design and manage OKR or performance frameworks company‑wide across multiple teams over at least a 5‑year period.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and running workshops to drive team cohesion, consensus, and successful execution of goals.
• Strong commercial understanding with the ability to connect goals to business outcomes.
• A people person with natural leadership presence and the ability to energise others.
• Highly proactive, hands‑on, and comfortable making quick, informed decisions.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, or high‑growth companies (not slow‑moving corporations).
• Excellent communicator and facilitator, confident leading senior‑level discussions and alignment sessions.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, yet able to think strategically and act decisively.
• Skilled at identifying problems early and solving them collaboratively.
• Strong sense of urgency and drive to keep projects and people moving forward.

Location and Flexibility

Our offices are based on the South Coast (Tangmere and Portchester). The role can be office‑based, hybrid, or fully remote for the right candidate, with quarterly in‑person collaboration sessions encouraged.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus.
• Opportunity for equity participation for exceptional performers.
• Real ownership of the company‑wide planning and delivery framework.
• A culture that rewards initiative, pace, and performance.
• A growing international footprint across the UK and US markets.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pension package.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programme.
• Discounted gym memberships and on‑demand GP service.
• Retail and leisure discounts across major brands.
• Regular team events, summer and Christmas parties.
• Free food Fridays and fresh fruit available for staff working on site.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted garage services for vehicle owners.
• Counselling and financial assistance helplines.