Senior Strategy Manager

Informa Group Plc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global academic publishing leader is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to drive strategic initiatives and enhance data-led decision-making across the organization. The role includes managing cross-functional projects, conducting market research, and presenting insights to leadership teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in strategic planning and exceptional communication skills. This position is located in the United Kingdom and offers a balanced working model with opportunity for remote flexibility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Flexible working culture

Company funded medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives.
• Ability to transform complex datasets into executive presentations.
• Experience with international markets and cross-cultural dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and analysis for business growth.
• Lead cross-functional projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Present findings to executive teams through compelling reports.

Skills

Strategic initiatives development

Data analysis

Exceptional communication

Market research

Stakeholder management

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Powerpoint

Google Suite

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 thestrategicengine 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.

Closing date : Friday 12th December 2025.

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

Qualifications : 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.

Location

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre 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 1-2 days per week will be worked from our office in Milton Park.

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 yearCompany 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.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance plus optical and medical care

If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.

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 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. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site : better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they dont fit all the requirements. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status citizenship or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Marketing,Data Visualization,Tableau,Customer Segmentation,Microsoft Powerpoint,Investment Banking,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Management Consulting,Google Suite,Analytics

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1