Senior Strategy Manager

Taylor & Francis Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Share Match

Life assurance

Flexible/hybrid working

Volunteer days

Job summary

Taylor & Francis, a leading publisher in academic journals, books and reference works, is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to drive global initiatives and strategic planning. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and lead cross‑functional programs reaching researchers worldwide.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and experience in publishing or Ed-tech. A flexible in‑person/hybrid model with offices in Milton Park/Oxfordshire or London is offered.

Qualifications

• Top‑tier consulting background or equivalent strategy experience.
• Experience in publishing, knowledge-driven or Ed-tech businesses preferred.
• Successful execution of global initiatives across multiple countries/regions.
• Experience in driving innovation and growth through new products or market expansions.
• Facilitation of workshops, strategic planning sessions, and executive discussions.
• Knowledge and passion for academic/scholarly communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and cross‑functional global initiatives.
• Create compelling business cases for ventures, partnerships and expansions.
• Translate data into actionable executive insights for leadership.
• Oversee high‑priority projects ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate strategic sessions.

Skills

Strategy development

Data-driven insights

Global market mindset

AI & analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

AI analytics platforms

Job description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer in return

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Job Description

Ready to shape the future of global academic publishing? Join Taylor & Francis as we transform how knowledge reaches millions of researchers, students, and professionals worldwide.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations. As Senior Strategy Manager at Taylor & Francis, you will be in the strategic engine room behind initiatives that reach 10+ million researchers worldwide. From AI-powered content platforms to market expansion across 190 countries, your insights will directly shape how knowledge flows globally and fosters human progress.

Working across the business and getting things done, this is a proactive and dynamic role. Ready for a challenge and able to handle change – this role is about making impact and driving collaboration to ensure execution of the highest level against business wide strategies.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Play a critical role in strategic planning and Informa Group processes e.g. board meetings, multi-year financial planning.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from conception through to implementation, “move the dial” on growth
• Create detailed business cases for new ventures, partnerships, acquisitions, and market expansion opportunities

Data-led Commercial Insights

• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessment – generating high quality insights quickly and efficiently to inform strategic decision-making and disseminating to the leadership team
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to gather relevant data and validate strategic assumptions
• Present findings and recommendations to executive and senior leadership team members through compelling presentations and reports

Project Management & Execution

• Lead high-priority strategic projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives, developing contingency plans as needed

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional meetings
• Communicate complex strategic concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the Head of Strategy

What we're looking for

Skills

• A proven ability to develop and implement impactful strategic initiatives.
• Data Mastery: Expertise in transforming complex datasets into compelling executive presentations and actionable insights.
• Global Mindset: Ability to navigate international markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and global growth opportunities.
• AI-Forward: Proficiency in leveraging cutting‑edge tools, including AI and data analytics platforms, to drive innovation and amplify impact.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong stakeholder management and the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Experience

• Top‑tier consulting background or equivalent strategy experience
• Ideally you will have experience of working in publishing, knowledge driven or B2B/B2C information businesses or Ed-tech industries
• Successful execution of global initiatives across multiple countries and regions.
• Driving innovation and growth through new product launches, market expansions, or acquisitions.
• Facilitating workshops, strategic planning sessions, and executive‑level discussions.
• Knowledge Passion: Understanding of academic/scholarly communication and a genuine passion for advancing the mission.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That's why we work in‑person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in either Milton Park Oxfordshire (OX14) or London Blackfriars. At least 1 day per week will need to be worked from our office in Milton Park.

Please note, our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city.

What we offer in return

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact [e-mail]. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.