Director of Strategy (Remote) in London

For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Job DescriptionThe Share Plan Manager is responsible for leading the governance, administration and continuous improvement of Endava's global employee share plans and equity programmes. The role provides day-to-day leadership to the Share Plans team, ensuring work is effectively prioritised, team capability is developed, and a consistently high standard of service is delivered. The Share Plan Manager oversees all share plan activity, ensuring programmes are administered accurately, compliantly and in accordance with plan rules, securities regulations, internal controls and corporate governance requirements. As Endava's subject matter expert for equity compensation, the Share Plan Manager works closely with senior stakeholders across Total Rewards, Finance, Tax, Payroll, Legal, Company Secretariat and external providers. The role prepares high-quality papers, recommendations and presentations for Executive leadership, the Remuneration Committee and the Board, providing clear, practical advice on all share plan matters. Leadership of the Share Plans TeamLead, coach and develop the Share Plans team, creating a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused environment. Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Establish clear performance expectations and drive continuous improvement across the function. Act as the escalation point for complex operational and technical share plan matters. Share Plan ManagementOwn the end-to-end administration of Endava's global employee and executive share plans. Oversee grants, vesting, exercises, maturities, share releases and other plan events. Ensure accurate share plan data and robust administration processes. Governance, Board and Committee SupportPrepare high-quality papers, reports and recommendations for Executive leadership, the Remuneration Committee and the Board. Present share plan matters, approval requests and technical recommendations confidently to senior governance forums. Provide expert advice on equity compensation, plan rules and governance requirements. Manage approval processes for grants, awards and other share plan activity. Translate complex technical matters into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders. Compliance and RiskEnsure compliance with plan rules, securities regulations, tax requirements and internal governance standards. Support internal and external audits relating to share plans. Identify, assess and manage operational and governance risks. Ensure appropriate data privacy and confidentiality standards are maintained. Stakeholder and Supplier ManagementBuild strong working relationships across Total Rewards, Finance, Payroll, Tax, Legal, HR and Company Secretariat. Manage relationships with external share plan administrators, brokers, registrars and advisers. Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful delivery of share plan events. Act as the recognised internal expert for all operational share plan matters. Support financial reporting and regulatory disclosure requirements. Lead or support implementation of new share plans, systems and process improvements. Ensure share plan operations remain efficient, scalable and aligned with business requirements. QualificationsEssential ExperienceExperience managing employee share plans within a listed company. Strong understanding of equity compensation, share plan administration and corporate governance. Experience managing external share plan providers and advisers. Excellent organisational and project management capability. Advanced Excel skills and experience with share plan administration platforms. Effective leadership and development of the Share Plans team. Accurate and timely delivery of all global share plan activities. High-quality Board and Committee papers and presentations. Strong governance, compliance and successful audit outcomes. Trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the business. Continuous improvement of share plan processes, controls and systems. Delivery of a well-governed, efficient and scalable global share plan function. Additional InformationDiscover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers.