Senior Manager - Strategic Workforce & Org Design

Sky; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in London is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Strategic Workforce Plan. The role involves aligning skills with business strategy and driving organisational design initiatives, while offering a hybrid work environment for greater flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong capabilities in data analytics and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension package

Discounted mobile and broadband

Subsidised gym access

Various dining options on campus

Qualifications

• Expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Design.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with data insights.
• Experience working in complex matrices.
• Excellent communication translating people data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sky's Strategic Workforce Plan.
• Drive Organisational Design and Effectiveness initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape People Strategy.
• Translate workforce data into business cases.

Skills

Strategic Workforce Planning

Organisational Design

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Innovative Thinking

Job description

Overview

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Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and delivery of Sky's Strategic Workforce Plan, aligning future skills and capabilities with long-term business strategy.
• Drive Organisational Design and Effectiveness initiatives to support transformation programmes and evolving business needs.
• Partner with senior leaders and the People Directorate to shape and embed Sky's integrated People Strategy.
• Translate workforce data and insights into compelling business cases and measurable actions that influence executive decision-making.
• Build and evolve core strategic workforce solutions in collaboration with People Ops, Tech, and Group teams.
• Maintain a strong external perspective, bringing in best practices, benchmarks, and innovation to continuously improve our approach.
• Provide expert guidance on strategic workforce planning, org development, and effectiveness tools and methodologies.
• Mentor and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration across Sky Markets and Group functions.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in both Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Design, with strong data analytics and commercial acumen.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear storytelling, business insight, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to align external trends and internal data to shape strategy and drive decisions.
• Experience working cross-functionally in complex, matrixed environments, ideally within a group structure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex people data into actionable business insights.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build advocacy across senior leadership.
• A collaborative, "can-do" approach with a passion for mentoring and developing others.

The Rewards and Working Style

• There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion

At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.