Senior Strategy Manager in London

Are you curious and motivated, with a track record of delivering strategic projects at pace? At Virgin Media O2, you’ll have the chance to answer the most challenging questions facing the Telco industry today. As a leading UK telecoms business, we have bold growth ambitions and the backing of shareholders committed to long‑term investment. The Central Strategy team sits at the heart of this exciting business. We are responsible for setting the long‑term direction, uncovering opportunities for value creation, and advising on M&A and business development deals. We are looking for a passionate strategy professional who can deliver complex projects, answer tricky strategic questions, influence exec‑level stakeholders, and have fun while doing it.

Location: London

Job Family: Corporate Functions

Job Type: Full Time

Posted Date: 06-Mar-2026

Reference: 72180

Who we are: The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best‑liked mobile brand. And, one of the UK’s biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working: We’re a flexible‑first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, off‑sites, volunteering days, cross‑functional projects, or away days – anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all: Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves:

• Corporate Strategy experience in a top tier TMT business and/or strategy consulting firm
• Understanding of the telecoms market, digital services, and the potential opportunities and threats for the industry
• Track record of developing viable solutions to highly complex business challenges
• Effective & credible communicator, with influence at all levels of business, able to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Excellent team‑working and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships across the team and wider business
• Self‑starting and motivated individual, resourceful and solution‑driven, able to manage and successfully deliver multiple projects in parallel
• Strong awareness and understanding of commercial drivers of performance
• Experience of developing and modelling complex business cases

The other stuff we are looking for:

• Lead complex, cross business strategy projects
• Be a trusted advisor to key senior executives, including board members, on complex and critical issues
• Identify different ways for Virgin Media O2 to achieve its strategic goals through alliances, partnerships, M&A, etc.
• End‑to‑end ownership of Board‑level ready written documents and proposals
• Provide coaching and guidance to other team members on specific skills, through formal project work delegation and informal mentoring

What's in it for you:

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in‑between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps:

Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a Saville assessment, competency based interview with case study. When you apply, you’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with you. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.