Strategic Planning Officer

AXA Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

AXA Partners is looking for a Strategic Planning Officer who will play a crucial role in translating our global strategy into actionable plans. If you're passionate about strategy execution, project management, and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the execution of our global strategy and develop strategic plans for successful implementation
• Support the creation of a comprehensive change plan, addressing both hard and soft aspects needed for transition
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and challenges that might impact strategy execution
• Transform the defined strategic plan into modular programs and projects for effective execution
• Ensure the right project organization and methodologies are in place, including RACI and agile frameworks
• Collaborate with teams across AXA Partners globally, including Country Managers and CIO teams, to validate plans and secure buy-in
• Set up and manage governance structures (steering committees, operational committees) to track implementation progress
• Propose budget allocations and resource requirements, working closely with IT teams for coordinated efforts
• Monitor the progress of portfolio projects, report to stakeholders, and recommend corrective actions when needed
• Identify conflicts and facilitate decision-making, escalating to the Executive Committee for major issues

Your Profile

• 5-10 years of experience in consulting or a corporate environment
• Strong strategic insights and financial analytics skills
• Ability to thrive in an international and matrixed organization
• A proactive mindset with a knack for smart problem-solving
• Excellent communication, presentation, and engagement skills for discussions with senior management
• Strong relationship management abilities, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in creating compelling documents and presentations

About AXA

AXA Group is the world leader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfy their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and asset management. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 million clients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with a strong focus on risk prevention.

Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.
Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.

About the Entity

AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection. AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit. Combining passion with advanced expertise, we design and deliver worldwide solutions for partners and communities. We protect what matters, when it matters.

What We Offer

By joining AXA Partners, you will work in a responsible company, which offers a real culture of expertise & diversity. Our focus is on accelerating the development of everyone’s skills, whilst offering attractive and competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Additionally, at AXA, we work to make a real difference to people - when amazing things happen and when we create opportunities for a better life, the feeling of pride is extraordinary.