Director of Strategy (Remote) in Liverpool

DescriptionAbout usWe're the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. About the roleAs The Very Group continues to evolve its strategy and accelerate growth, the Head of Strategy Execution will play a critical role in turning strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. Working across Strategy, Finance, EPMO and Delivery, Technology and business teams, the role is responsible for ensuring the organisation remains focused on the initiatives that matter most, translating priorities into executable plans, removing barriers to delivery and ensuring investment delivers tangible customer, commercial and operational benefits. AI will be a major area of focus, with responsibility for identifying, prioritising and scaling initiatives that improve customer outcomes, increase colleague productivity and deliver meaningful business value. Turn strategy into measurable outcomes Work with the business to translate strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes and delivery roadmaps. Ensure the organisation remains focused on the initiatives that will create the greatest customer and commercial value. Help leaders navigate trade-offs, remove barriers and accelerate delivery where required. Lead AI adoption and scalingLead the business approach to AI adoption, ensuring priorities are aligned to wider strategic and value creation objectives. Identify, prioritise and scale AI use cases that improve customer experience, increase productivity and drive commercial performance. Work with Technology, Data and business teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable and embedded into day-to-day operations. Promote a test-and-learn culture, helping the organisation move quickly from pilot activity to measurable business impact. Build organisational engagement and confidence in AI-enabled change, helping leaders and teams adopt new ways of working. Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes. Experience of AI-enabled change and a strong interest in how technology can create business value. Most importantly, you'll be someone who can bridge strategy and execution, ensuring the Group's most important priorities, including AI, translate into measurable business outcomes. Some of our benefitsFlexible, hybrid working modelInclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews10,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs30 days holiday + bank holidaysLinkedIn learning accessBonus potential (performance and business-related)Up to 25% discount on Very.co.ukMatched pension up to 6%More benefits can be found on our career siteHow to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - A 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunitiesWe're building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don't discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work. Job SummaryID: D2567F4449Department: StrategyType: full time