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We're searching for a Strategy Manager to support the Head of Strategy and Director of Strategy in setting and executing strategic priorities for Virgin Red.The role will have the opportunity to guide and support on a wide variety of strategy and commercial projects, as well as playing a key part in formulating and evaluating the key strategic direction for the Virgin group and the loyalty business.Our Virgin FamilyJoin the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.Virgin Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red.Tell me moreWork with the Director of Strategy and Head of Strategy to develop the long-term vision for the business. This will require working effectively in a matrixed organisational structure with a diverse range of stakeholders to articulate the strategy and work collectively to execute it.Support and direct strategic projects to identify and pursue opportunities for organic and inorganic growth for Virgin Red, including identifying and evaluating new strategic partners or alliances, new products and proposition development, new commercial structures or business models, new revenue lines, product categories and internationalisation strategies.Ensure all projects and opportunities are considered in light of the overarching company strategy and stated objectives.Conduct market and competitive scans, positioning analysis and evaluations and provide updates to Strategy team and business to ensure external dynamics are reflected and considered in decision-making for the business.Promotes Business Development & Partnerships team(s) in the definition and articulation of strategic value add of Virgin Red to partner businesses across our suite of partner offerings including loyalty and future services.Work closely with Data & Innovation and Technology teams to assess in-house incubation and innovation initiatives including strategic rationale/fit, commercial/investment case, project planning, budgets, risks, dependencies, etc. including boosting / steering preparation of investment memoranda for consideration by Virgin Red's board/shareholders where relevant.Support the Director of Strategy and Head of Strategy to prepare strategy documents for senior internal and external stakeholders.What you’ll needSolid experience (5-8 years) in strategy consulting and corporate strategy, with experience working on a wide range of strategy projects, due diligences and/or growing new business/investment opportunities.Strong experience analyzing and interpreting data, with the ability to take complex data and quickly distil a clear point of view.Trained in strategy toolkit, ability to work at pace in PowerPoint and Excel, strong communication skills and demonstrable interest in new and emerging technologies.Experience managing strategic projects from beginning to end, including initial scoping and work planning.Experience with deck creation, story-lining, stakeholder management, and making clear recommendations.Strong commercial acumen and the ability to use the 80/20 approach to identify most critical issues.The ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines, and drive projects forward even when confronted with obstacles.Knowledge of loyalty, airlines, consumer, technology, data, marketing and branding concepts is desirable but not required.Experience working with globally dispersed teams comprised of multiple cultures, languages, time-zones, and professional backgrounds desirable.The extra detailsRole type: PermanentLocation: London hub & your home space (Domestic and international travel required)Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.Benefits: Dive into a fast-paced, evolving workspace, where your hard work and dedication is rewarded. Fancy unlimited holidays and weekly yoga? That's the Virgin way. We champion inclusion, wellbeing, and purposeful points strategies. Further benefits include flexible working, healthcare, dental schemes, pension contributions and an employee rewards scheme.Closing date: 08 August 2024Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.Excited to make each day rewarding? We'd love to learn more about you!Virgin
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