Strategy Associate

Frontiers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research publisher in London is seeking a Strategy Associate to enable organizational alignment and strengthen strategic planning. This role involves developing frameworks for planning processes, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in strategic planning, knowledge of scientific publishing, and strong analytical skills. The position is full-time with various wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for growth, welcoming applications until November 20.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives including free online yoga classes

Access to learning platforms

Additional wellbeing days

Employee assistance plan

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, business operations or management consulting.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication channels.
• Support establishment and refinement of strategic planning processes.
• Conduct analyses to evaluate and improve existing strategies.

Skills

Strategic planning principles

Data analysis

Cross-departmental collaboration

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related fields

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Jira

Job description

Who we are

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers dedicated to making peer‑reviewed quality‑certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

We can offer you

• 4 additional wellbeing days beyond annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• Wellbeing initiatives including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Opportunity to dedicate three days each year to volunteer activities
• Additional benefits depending on location (e.g., pension plan and private medical care)

Strategy Associate

The Strategy Associate plays a key role in enabling organizational alignment and strengthening the strategic planning process at Frontiers. The role supports design, coordination, and continuous improvement of company‑wide strategic planning activities, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across all levels of the organization. By developing frameworks that facilitate planning cycles and ensuring transparent stakeholder‑focused communication, the Strategy Associate helps translate strategic vision into actionable plans. The role also contributes to monitoring and analyzing progress against strategic goals, providing insights and recommendations that drive effective decision‑making and sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic communication: develop and implement communication channels to align strategic goals and initiatives across the organization.
• Strategic planning processes: support the establishment and refinement of processes to develop, track, and review company‑wide and departmental strategies; create templates, frameworks, and tools for strategic planning and ensure consistent use.
• Strategic events: support planning, coordination, and execution of key strategic and corporate events (e.g., leadership off‑sites, strategic reviews, and business planning sessions) and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Stakeholder collaboration: act as a liaison between the strategy team and other departments to ensure understanding and alignment on strategic priorities, gather feedback, surface challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Analysis and recommendations: conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate existing strategies and identify areas for improvement; provide actionable, data‑driven recommendations and present findings clearly to various audiences.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of strategic planning principles and organizational alignment, with experience in cross‑departmental collaboration.
• Knowledge of scientific publishing industry workflows and metrics.
• Familiarity with strategic planning tools such as OKRs, SWOT, or Balanced Scorecards.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and advanced skills in presentation and documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, process mapping).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira); certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) or data analysis (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) considered assets.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and adaptability, with the ability to communicate strategic information clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to support strategic events and planning cycles.
• Minimum 24 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in strategy, business operations, management consulting, or a related analytical/project‑focused role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related fields preferred but not mandatory.

Apply Now

Applications are accepted until 20 November. Submit your application in English and inform us if you require any special accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Employment Details

Employment type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1