Strategy & Partnerships Associate

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company is looking for a Strategy & Partnerships Associate to join their team in London. This hybrid role involves evaluating partnership opportunities, contributing to strategic decisions, and supporting M&A initiatives. Candidates should have a 1st or 2:1 degree, significant analytical experience, and advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact the company’s future while collaborating closely with senior leadership.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Bonus of up to 10%

Private Virtual GP

FREE at-home blood test kit

Holiday purchase option

Pension contribution

Access to gyms and wellbeing apps

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience in client-facing roles is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new partnership opportunities and support business case development.
• Shape strategic recommendations to drive long-term growth.
• Maintain and update partnership and M&A trackers for visibility.
• Conduct market scanning and deliver insights on emerging trends.
• Create clear, visually compelling presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical capability

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

1st or 2:1 degree

Job description

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well‑being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

We're looking for a Strategy & Partnerships Associate to join our high-performing Strategy & Partnerships team. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, partnerships, and M&A, supporting high-impact initiatives that shape H&B's future. You'll collaborate closely with senior leaders, contribute to major strategic decisions, and help identify new opportunities that will accelerate our wellness mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, and wants real ownership of meaningful workstreams.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new partnership opportunities and support business case development.
• Shape strategic recommendations that drive long‑term growth.
• Maintain and update partnership and M&A trackers to ensure senior‑level visibility.
• Contribute to partnership materials, pitch documents, and pipeline discussions.
• Conduct market scanning and deliver actionable insights on emerging trends.
• Lead the initial screening and analysis of potential M&A targets.
• Support strategic projects from insight generation to recommendation building.
• Create clear, visually compelling presentations for senior stakeholders.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in London, with at least two days per week in the office.

The Person

Key Requirements

• A 1st or 2:1 degree in a field requiring analytical capability.
• Experience gained in a strategy, consulting, corporate development, investment banking, or similarly analytical environment (client facing preferable).
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capability.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Comfortable owning workstreams and managing multiple priorities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and engage stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and partner cross‑functionally.
• Naturally curious, commercially minded, and proactive in identifying opportunities.

What We Offer

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Bonus of up to 10%
• 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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