Senior Strategy Associate in London

Mission: At Too Good To Go, we have an ambitious mission: to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. More than 1/3 of all food produced in the world is wasted, which has a huge impact on our planet - 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, to be exact.

Company: Too Good To Go operates the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, where we connect food businesses with consumers who can buy and enjoy it at 50%+ off retail value. Alongside our app, we create educational tools, operate an end-to-end surplus food management solution, and influence legislation to help reduce food waste.

Scale: We’re growing fast: Our community of 133 million registered users and 261,000+ active partners across 20 countries have together already saved 517+ million meals from going to waste - avoiding over 1.4M tonnes of CO2e from entering the Earth’s atmosphere!

Impact: We are a certified B Corp social impact company. Too Good To Go was named in Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies and World Changing Ideas. We are also honoured to be included in TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies.

About Group Strategy: Group Strategy’s purpose at Too Good To Go is to act as the forward-looking sparring partner for leaders across the organisation. Group Strategy contributes to the success of Too Good To Go by:

• Facilitating and defining Corporate Strategy in collaboration with the Global Management Team - including internationalisation strategy and development of go-to-market strategy
• Identifying, nurturing and leading Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Commercial Partnership processes across all markets - including market exploration, due diligence and integration processes
• Managing and executing Group-level strategic initiatives commissioned by the Global Management Team
• Defining and executing competitor and market analysis
• Partnering with Product and Brand leaders to spar and co-create the exploration, development and commercialisation of new growth opportunities

The role: The Senior Strategy Associate role reports to the VP of Strategy, and works closely with the Global Management Team and senior leaders across the organisation to set the long-term direction for the company. You will work across a range of strategic topics within the realm of Corporate Strategy, M&A, Commercial Partnerships, Market Intelligence, Monetisation and Growth Opportunity Exploration.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the VP of Strategy with the development and maintenance of our Corporate Strategy across strategy cycles
• Support the exploration of international expansion opportunities, including market mapping, pre-launch research and business case development
• Lead competitor and market trend analysis to support the identification of potential new growth opportunities outside our current business areas
• Develop recommendations for new growth exploration areas aligned to the Corporate Strategy, and support the Product team with translating new ideas into executable products and services
• Ensure compliance to our company-wide OKR process through tracking, sparring with Functional leaders and progress reporting to the Global Management Team
• Support the VP of Strategy with M&A and Commercial Partnership processes, including market mapping, due diligence and integration

Requirements:

• Experience working in strategy consulting, an internal strategy/business development function or a high-growth platform business
• Demonstrated ability to work and gain buy-in across all stakeholder levels
• Humbleness and confidence in presenting to senior level executives
• A doer’s mentality and proactive attitude to finding solutions for most complex challenges and situations
• Grit and determination to go the extra mile and deliver under pressure with relentless attention to detail
• A track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
• A balance of IQ and EQ – and courage to use both in a professional setting
• Strong drive, sense of ownership and pride in delivering outstanding quality day-in-day-out
• Inspiring, engaging and motivating communication skills – in-person and online
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team player, with the ability to motivate exceptional performance in others

Our values:

• We win together: Food waste is a big beast to fight. We believe in a #oneteam.
• We raise the bar: We always push for more. We work smart, smash barriers and elevate one another.
• We keep it simple: Our ambitions are bold but our solutions are simple.
• We build a legacy: We’re proud of the change we’re driving.
• We care: We always look out for each other. Caring is also about the way we do business. We do the right thing.

What we offer:

• A rare opportunity to work in a social impact company (and certified B Corporation!) where you can see real and tangible impact in your role.
• Working alongside an international community of users, partners and 1,350+ colleagues across 21 countries that are on the same important mission.
• Personal and professional development opportunities in a fast-paced scale-up environment.
• An inclusive company culture where you can bring your authentic self to work.
• A strong, values-driven team culture where we celebrate successes and socialise with colleagues that care to offer.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work & Time Off: Enjoy hybrid working from our great offices, at home or abroad. Extra parental leave and days off beyond local legislation and the option to take an extra week of unpaid leave. Health insurance and pension plans (subject to country of employment). Additional days off for significant life events.
• Connection & Community: Regular social events like summer and winter parties. Coffee, snacks and fully-equipped kitchens. Get to know our community with a monthly free Surprise Bag. Paid volunteer time through our Shareback volunteering programme. Women in the Workplace, P.R.I.D.E., People of Colour and Functionally Diverse Employee Resource Groups.

What to expect from our hiring process:

• Step 1: 30-minute interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Step 2: 30-minute interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Step 3: Case Study including a 60-minute interview.
• Step 4: 30-minute interview with a member of our Global Management Team.

How to apply: We take recruitment very seriously, so please carefully read everything we have written above. Please also check our website and international media in order to get a good overview of Too Good To Go. Submit your CV and Cover letter in English. Please note that we only accept applications coming through our platform. No CV or Cover Letter will be accepted by email or LinkedIn direct messaging.

A Movement for Everyone: We want to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. With that mission, it’s only natural that we want to build a diverse and inclusive team of highly capable individuals who are passionate about doing things in a better way. We strongly believe we all excel and are more creative when we’re allowed to be ourselves, and we’re committed to a culture where all of us belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.