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Corporate Strategy Lead

City of London Permanent £100,000 - £105,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads the development and communication of corporate strategy in a complex, highly regulated environment at the intersection of public policy, financial services and government. It offers senior-level influence, intellectual challenge and visible impact, within a supportive and inclusive organisational culture.
  • Strategy role in an inclusive high profile organisation
  • Influence at CEO level, with space for analysis , collaboration & balance.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally significant, purpose-driven organisation operating at the interface of government, regulation and financial services. Established through statute, it plays a critical role in supporting the resilience of the UK housing and insurance market, working closely with public bodies, regulators and industry stakeholders.

The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to inclusion, and long-term mission focus rather than short-term commercial pressure.

Job Description

This is a new role to bring corporate strategy capability to support the Board.The Corporate Strategy Lead supports the organisation's purpose by identifying emerging risks, opportunities and structural shifts across public policy, regulation and financial markets. The role works closely with the Director of Policy and Government Affairs and provides direct strategic support to the CEO and Executive Committee.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the design, evolution and execution of corporate strategy in a changing and uncertain external environment
  • Acting as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO on priority initiatives, stakeholder engagements and key communications
  • Connecting insights across policy, regulatory, financial and operational domains to inform Executive and Board decision-making
  • Supporting the annual business planning process to ensure strategic priorities are underpinned by robust financial insight
  • Translating complex strategic and technical material into clear narratives for diverse audiences, including government, regulators, industry partners and internal teams
  • Proactively identifying and escalating emerging risks and opportunities
  • Role-modelling inclusive, collaborative and security-aware behaviours across the organisation



This is a role for someone who enjoys ambiguity, values thoughtful analysis, and is comfortable influencing without dominance.

The Successful Applicant

You are likely to bring:

  • A track record in a recognised Strategy Consultancy -MBB, Big 4 or boutique strategy house - developing and implementing strategic frameworks and Board level analysis / reports
    • ideally with exposure to financial services, insurance or regulated environments
  • A strong analytical mindset, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail
  • Experience synthesising complex information and explaining it clearly to senior audiences
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders, Boards and Executive Committees in a constructive, respectful manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Experience applying strategic frameworks pragmatically rather than dogmatically
  • A good understanding of the UK political and policy landscape, or the ability to learn this quickly
  • A collaborative, collegiate working style with high self-awareness
  • Comfort prioritising work, managing deadlines and navigating uncertainty without unnecessary urgency



Importantly, you do not need to meet every criterion to apply. If the role resonates and you bring transferable strengths, your application is welcomed.

What's on Offer

  • £100k base salary + bonus + excellent benefits
  • A senior, visible role with meaningful national impact
  • Hybrid working and openness to flexible working arrangements
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values difference in thinking, background and working style
  • Competitive salary and benefits aligned to public-interest organisations
  • The opportunity to work with highly engaged colleagues across government, industry and regulation
  • A workplace that actively invests in diversity, equity and inclusion through its policies, leadership behaviours and people practices
Contact
James Barrett
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6942599
Phone number
+441179065140

Job summary

Job function
Transformation
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Barrett
Consultant phone
+441179065140
Job reference
JN-022026-6942599