Strategy Manager - Insurance - London / Cheltenham

• Step into a broader strategy role with direct Board and Ex Co exposure
• Build deep insurance expertise in a purpose-led, collaborative team
• About Our Client

Our client is a specialist, purpose-led organisation operating at the intersection of the insurance industry and UK government.

It works closely with insurers, public‑sector stakeholders and industry partners in a complex and evolving environment.

The organisation has a collaborative culture and a clear public‑interest purpose, with strategy playing an important role in shaping its long‑term direction and priorities.

Job Description

The Strategy Manager will support the development and delivery of the organisation's corporate strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting internal and external analysis to support strategic priorities and decision‑making
• Bringing together financial, operational, market, customer and policy data from multiple sources
• Identifying the most important insights and translating them into clear conclusions and recommendations
• Communicating data and strategic insight effectively to different audiences, including senior leaders and non‑specialist data users
• Supporting the development of corporate strategy, strategic priorities, operating models and performance measures
• Undertaking horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, opportunities and market developments
• Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to align functional plans with corporate priorities
• Supporting the development of strategic KPIs and helping senior leaders understand performance against agreed objectives
• Preparing clear, concise and high‑quality papers, presentations and updates for the Board and Executive Committee
• Helping to structure Board materials around evidence, strategic choices, trade‑offs and recommendations
• Supporting engagement with insurance‑industry members and other important external stakeholders
• Coordinating strategic working groups and ensuring that relevant insights and actions inform wider decision‑making
• Taking ownership of defined strategic projects and workstreams, with support and guidance from the Corporate Strategy Lead
• The position offers meaningful exposure to senior decision‑making and the opportunity to develop broader corporate strategy, insurance and stakeholder‑management experience.
• The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have

• Experience working within the insurance industry or in strategy consulting with financial services clients
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data to identify meaningful insights
• Strong synthesis skills, with the ability to identify what matters and communicate it clearly
• The ability to translate detailed data into accessible narratives for different data users
• Experience preparing papers, presentations or briefings for senior stakeholders
• Clear and thoughtful written communication skills
• Experience contributing to strategy, corporate planning, business analysis or strategic projects
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and build trusted stakeholder relationships
• Curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to learn
• The confidence to contribute ideas while remaining open to different perspectives and constructive challenge
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to manage detailed analysis alongside broader strategic thinking

This role may suit an experienced Strategy Analyst, Senior Strategy Analyst, Consultant or early‑career Strategy Manager who is ready to take on broader ownership and senior exposure.

Candidates do not need to have held an identical role previously.

The client is interested in people with strong core capabilities, relevant experience and the potential to grow.

• What's on Offer
• £80,000 - £90,000 + excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Strategy Manager to make a significant impact.

• A broad Strategy Manager role with exposure to the Board, Executive Committee and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to learn from and work closely with an experienced Corporate Strategy Leader
• Meaningful responsibility within a small and supportive strategy function
• Exposure to insurance, government, regulation and public policy
• The opportunity to contribute to strategically important work with a clear public purpose
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid working from a central London office
• Flexible-working arrangements can be discussed
• Job summary
• Job function
• Transformation
• Subsector
• Corporate
• Sector
• Insurance
• Location
• City of London
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Job reference
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