Senior Strategy Manager

Investigo; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research charity seeks a Senior Strategy Manager to drive high-priority strategic projects across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of strategy experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to adapt to organizational needs. You will work closely with executives to shape strategies that optimize operations and influence long-term organizational impact in a collaborative, high-performing team. Apply now for a chance to influence the charity’s future direction.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in strategy, with complex project leadership experience.
• Experience in top-tier consultancy or in-house strategy teams.
• Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
• Creative and adaptable approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority strategic projects aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with executives to deliver strategy projects.
• Coach colleagues to build strategic capabilities.
• Coach colleagues to build strategic capabilities within a high‑performing team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Financial literacy

Job description

Specialising in Public & Third Sector - Corporate Services

Permanent - Full Time

Stratford, London

Hybrid - 2 days onsite

• Are you an experienced Strategy Specialist, be that in‑house or within a consultancy?
• Have you led on large, complex, cross‑organisational projects, developing both long‑term organisational strategies, and smaller, bespoke, strategic projects for specific areas within an organisation?
• Do you have a proven track record, working closely with senior stakeholders, executive leadership teams and trustees, as a trusted partner to help identify and deliver on their key strategic objectives?

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for an opportunity to work for a mission‑led organisation, such as this world renowned research charity, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Investigo are thrilled to be partnering with a groundbreaking UK research charity as they look to appoint a Senior Strategy Manager to join its high‑performing in‑house Strategy Team. This influential position offers unparalleled exposure to the organisation’s Executive Board, shaping decisions that span everything from scientific research, fundraising, retail, operations to commercial ventures. If you thrive in a fast‑pace environment that requires intellectual agility, creativity, collaboration, and can build strong long lasting strategic thinking while working directly with senior stakeholders on organisation‑wide priorities, read on.

The Role

As one of three Senior Strategy Managers, you’ll be responsible for leading on high‑priority strategic projects across a range of disciplines that align with the Executive Leadership Team’s strategic objectives. The focus will be on finding creative and adaptable solutions to unlock organisational growth, optimise operations, and deliver long‑term impact. You’ll need to build strong, senior‑level relationships and act as a partner to senior stakeholders, guiding the approach to strategic work and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence‑based, and aligned.

This is the ideal role for candidates with wide‑ranging experience and the ability to adapt strategic approaches to complex, varying organisational needs – be that retail reviews, HR restructuring to scientific research priorities and commercial ventures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Executive Directors and senior stakeholders to scope, lead, and deliver strategy projects that shape and align to organisational priorities.
• Framing critical challenges, simplifying complex issues, and leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to propose actionable solutions.
• Working across the full breadth of the organisation, adapting your approach to tackle projects that differ significantly in scope and focus.
• Coaching colleagues to build strategic capabilities, fostering collaboration within a high‑performing team.

About You

This position requires substantial strategy experience combined with strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will:

• Have 5–10+ years in strategy, with experience leading complex, cross‑organisational projects either in top‑tier consultancy or in‑house strategy teams.
• Demonstrate breadth of experience, contributing to projects across multiple business areas, such as finance, retail, commercial ventures, research, or organisational design.
• Possess outstanding senior stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence executive leaders and trustees while partnering on strategic work.
• Show a creative, adaptable approach to problem‑solving and the ability to think critically and strategically, from short to longer‑term perspectives.
• Exhibit gravitas and an adaptable communication style to navigate challenging conversations and balance organisational priorities.
• Be highly numerate and analytical, with strong financial literacy and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Candidates limited to specific areas of expertise (e.g., finance or marketing strategy) or lacking senior stakeholder exposure will not be suitable for this role. Consulting backgrounds with broad project experience or demonstrable agility to pivot across multiple strategic disciplines are strongly preferred. Not‑for‑profit / Charity sector experience beneficial but not necessary.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an incredible National Charity as part of a collaborative, high‑performing team that has exposure and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the charity and its mission at an incredibly senior level.

The Process

If this sounds like you, please apply today via the link below or send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV to [e-mail].

Please note, applications will close 12th January for shortlisting the following week.

It will be a 2‑stage interview process commencing the end of January / early February.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Non‑profit Organizations