Strategy Manager

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness brand in London seeks a Strategy Manager to shape and deliver strategic ambitions. This hybrid role involves leading strategic planning, partnering with senior stakeholders, and conducting analyses for market opportunities. Ideal candidates will have consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities. A competitive salary and benefits package, including an annual bonus and health benefits, are offered.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Annual bonus of up to 20%

Life Assurance

Private Virtual GP

FREE at-home blood test kit

Holiday Purchase option

Pension Contribution

Access to 'Wellhub' with gyms and wellbeing apps

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery

Exclusive Discounts from partners

£/€50 Annual Product Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design, structure and deliver strategy projects from analysis to recommendation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple priorities.
• Experience preparing high-quality documents for senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead parts of the annual strategic planning cycle and shape strategic projects.
• Drive alignment and decision-making across the Three-Year Plan.
• Conduct analyses and develop clear recommendations for potential markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

Experience in a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping long‑term business success and turning strategic ideas into meaningful outcomes? We're looking for a Strategy Manager to join our Strategy & Partnerships team and help define, evolve and deliver Holland & Barrett’s strategic ambitions. You’ll work closely with our Group Strategy Director, members of the Senior Leadership Team, and Chief Strategy Officer, shaping our Three‑Year Plan and leading priority strategy projects that influence decisions at the highest level.

This role offers the opportunity to work across every function, bring insight‑led thinking to big business challenges, and contribute directly to the future of one of the UK’s most recognised health and wellness brands. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your ideas genuinely shape the business, this could be the perfect next step.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in London (Chandos Street), with the requirement to be in the office at least two days per week.

The Role

• Lead parts of the annual strategic planning cycle, partnering with the business leads and finance to shape strategic projects, business cases and long‑term roadmaps.
• Drive alignment, decision‑making and delivery across the Three‑Year Plan (3YP).
• Lead priority strategy projects from scoping through to delivery.
• Identify relevant sources of data and insights, conduct analyses and develop clear recommendations.
• Identify and assess new potential markets, opportunities, services and product areas for H&B to explore.
• Prepare and facilitate cross‑functional workshops and alignment sessions.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for the Executive Team, Board and shareholders.
• Partner with functional teams to provide strategic support, constructively challenge and support decision‑making.

The Person

• Experience in a top‑tier consulting firm (e.g., Senior Associate, Consultant or Manager level) or equivalent in‑house strategy team.
• Proven ability to design, structure and deliver strategy projects from initial analysis to final recommendation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience turning data and insights into clear, actionable decisions.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders, ideally at Executive or Senior Leadership Team level.
• Experience preparing high‑quality strategic documents or papers for senior audiences.
• Commercial awareness gained in sectors such as retail, e‑commerce, consumer, or digital health (preferred, not essential).
• Excellent communication skills – able to distil complex information into simple, compelling narratives.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and shifting between long‑term and short‑term work.

What we offer

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Annual bonus of up to 20%
• Life Assurance
• Private Virtual GP
• FREE at‑home blood test kit
• Holiday Purchase option
• Pension Contribution
• Access to ‘Wellhub’ with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

Discounts & Savings

• 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery
• Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners
• £/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store

Learning & Development

• Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2‑5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library
• AND MORE!

Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

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