Location:London (hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office; occasional international travel)
Reporting to:ChiefCommercial & Strategy Officer
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for publishing and innovation? Do you thrive on shaping big ideas into actionable strategies -connecting the dots across teams, building capabilities and bringing people together to turn concepts into reality? If so, our GroupStrategy & CorporateDevelopment team wants to hear from you. We're a small, curious and globally connected team within DK, partnering with a variety of teams and stakeholders to help shape the future of our business.
What you’ll be doing
- Shape and support key leadership forums, working closely with the CCSO, CEO and leadership team to drive alignment, prioritisation and effective decision-making across the organisation
- Lead high-impact strategy, growth and transformation projects across DK globally, from shaping the opportunity through to execution and measurable impact
- Provide structure and strategic direction to solve ambiguous business challenges and translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
- Deliver clear, data-driven insights and business cases through rigorous analysis and market research
- Drive implementation by working hand-in-hand with editors, marketers, technologists, finance and operations to turn recommendations into action
- Identify and help deliver opportunities for growth, innovation and improved ways of working, including through AI and emerging technologies
- Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and high performance
- Represent DK in global forums and cross-divisional committees, sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across PenguinRandomHouse and Bertelsmann
Required experience & skills
- Proven experience in strategy development and leading high-impact, complex and cross-functional strategic projects from conception through to execution and measurable results, gained in management consulting, corporate strategy or a similar role
- Strong analytical, market analysis and financial-modelling skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, compelling strategic recommendations
- Strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo and turn ideas into action
- Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI, and their potential to transform businesses and ways of working
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience working in an international context and with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite and senior leadership, and the ability to challenge, influence and build alignment across different perspectives
- Innovative, adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with the ability to inspire, mentor and build consensus across diverse stakeholders and project teams
- Experience in publishing or another creative industry is highly desirable, but not essential
What you’ll get
- Impact at scale: A rare opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of a global publishing house known for its originality, quality and ability to transform
- Cross-functional exposure: You'll work across editorial, commercial, technology, finance and operations, building capabilities and connecting dots across our group
- Global collaboration: Join a diverse community of colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India and beyond and colleagues across the Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann Group
- Continuous learning: You'll benefit from the extensive learning and development resources available within our global organisation as part of Penguin Random House and the broader Bertelsmann network
- Generous benefits: Competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial discount on our books, flexible working including hybrid Smart Working, cycle-to-work scheme and more
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
- 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
- Volunteering policy and charity matching
- Employee assistance programme
- 70% discount on company books
- Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
- Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
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At DK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive learning resources and mentorship opportunities, while our flexible working arrangements and generous benefits ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us in our Pimlico office, where you will be part of a diverse global community dedicated to shaping the future of publishing.
