Manager, Corporate Strategy

Entain Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

25 days leave

Private healthcare

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Job summary

Entain Group is seeking a Strategy Manager to shape the firm’s future by leading high-impact strategic initiatives across the Group. You will translate complex business challenges into clear recommendations and executable plans that drive growth and value creation.

Reporting to the Head of Group Strategy, you will join the Group Strategy team, partnering with senior leaders to define priorities, evaluate opportunities, and drive execution on investments and market expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate strategy, strategy consulting or related analytical field.
• Ability to frame ambiguous problems and translate insights into recommendations.
• Experience leading strategic projects or workstreams and delivering outcomes.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy projects from problem definition to execution.
• Shape growth, market expansion, and investment initiatives.
• Develop analytical frameworks and present to senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and align multiple teams.
• Coach junior members and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Job description

There's nothing like a career at Entain. We're a leading, global sports betting and gaming company and we're upping the excitement and increasing player safety. We're a FTSE company with iconic brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Eurobet and bwin, and we have an energy that drives us to perform at the height of our potential. Whether you're an engineer, marketer or retail specialist, a career here is a complete game changer.

Job Description

Copilot said:

This is a hybrid role. As a Strategy Manager, you will help shape Entain's future by leading high-impact strategic initiatives across the Group. You'll work on some of the company's most important growth, investment, and transformation opportunities, translating complex business challenges into clear recommendations and executable plans that drive meaningful commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Group Strategy, you will be part of the Group Strategy team, who partner closely with senior leaders across the business to define strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and drive execution against Entain's long-term ambitions. The team leads enterprise-wide strategic projects, supports the annual strategic planning process, and plays a critical role in helping the organisation make informed decisions on investments, market opportunities, and key business initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly visible team at the centre of strategic decision-making within a global FTSE-listed business. You'll work directly with senior stakeholders, influence critical business decisions, and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial, operational, and growth-focused challenges. Whether evaluating new market opportunities, shaping investment decisions, or driving enterprise-wide strategic programmes, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while continuing to develop your leadership and strategic problem-solving skills. Are you ready to help shape the next chapter of Entain's growth story?

You Will:

• Lead end-to-end strategy projects, taking ownership from problem definition and analysis through to recommendation development and execution alignment.
• Shape strategic initiatives across growth strategy, market expansion, investment opportunities, and other key business priorities.
• Develop robust analytical frameworks, synthesising complex data and diverse inputs into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment, pace, and delivery against strategic objectives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Manage and coach junior team members, fostering high-quality outputs, continuous development, and a collaborative team culture

Qualifications

You Have:

• Demonstrable experience (~5 yrs) in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, investment banking, or a related analytical field
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to frame and structure ambiguous problems and translate insights into clear recommendations
• Proven track record of leading strategic projects or workstreams, delivering high-quality outcomes
• Experience developing and evaluating growth strategies, investment cases, and market opportunities
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, driving alignment across functions
• Experience managing or coaching junior team members, ensuring quality and development
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire you. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 25 days annual leave and all Bankholidays.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We're an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or any other basis.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally

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