Strategic Planning Specialist in London

Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our ever‑evolving Enterprise Global Operations team, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, working closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the business.

About the team: The Enterprise Global Operations Group is a best‑in‑class organisation supporting Worldpay’s Enterprise customers through implementation and onboarding, exceptional on‑going client services and regional strategy, ensuring the highest standards for client experience are set, and day to day operations are managed seamlessly.

• Business Review Preparation: Assist in the planning and development of quarterly business review updates, collaborating with colleagues across Enterprise Operations and the Chief of Staff team to shape content and maintain review schedules.
• Reporting & Communication: Manage weekly updates for the Enterprise Operations SVP and CEO, synthesising insights from leadership and functional teams to produce clear, concise reports on business priorities.
• Initiative Planning: Contribute to the organisation of workshops, projects or events that support our strategic goals on meaningful subjects such as AI and automation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with key partners including Procurement, Finance, and the Chief of Staff to ensure alignment and forward planning on strategic priorities.
• Board & Leadership Support: Coordinate the preparation and delivery of board materials, partnering with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and impactful presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Presentation and storytelling: Develop high‑quality presentations and reports, tailoring communications to suit a range of audiences and purposes.
• OKR Advocacy: Help champion our objectives and key results (OKRs), working with teams to drive engagement, track progress, and maintain focus on critical metrics.
• Governance & Alignment: Support the coordination of strategic planning and governance activities, ensuring coherence and consistency across Enterprise Operations.
• Process Improvement: Participate in process improvement projects, using data and analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and best practice adoption.
• Ad‑hoc Project Support: Assist the Director of Strategy & Planning on special projects and initiatives that contribute to the broader Enterprise Operations strategy.

What you will bring:

• Strong organisational skills, ensuring thorough follow-through on all tasks and adaptability to balance priorities.
• High attention to detail, demonstrated through consistently accurate and high‑quality work.
• An analytical mindset, able to interpret data and draw meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• A proactive and forward‑thinking approach, anticipating needs and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities, enabling effective collaboration and influence across teams.
• A global perspective, ensuring consistency and alignment across regions, while remaining adaptable to local needs and nuances.
• Project management capabilities, with experience in coordinating and delivering a variety of initiatives while keeping stakeholders informed.
• A digital first mindset, with passion for finding new ways to automate and streamline our processes using technologies to support.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary and benefits.
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities.
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in the payment industry.
• Time to support charities and give back in your community.

My Health: We provide a healthcare allowance towards the costs of your health benefits, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage you and your family need across our medical, dental and healthcare cash plans. Our medical plan also includes a neurodiversity assessment pathway.

My Money: We offer access to a pension scheme with a company contribution of 9% of base salary if you contribute at least 3%. You can also own your personal finances through our Workplace ISA and GIA.

My Lifestyle: We offer Employee Assistance Programs to support through any changes that matter to you.

My Family: Our family inclusion network offers support for Worldpayers raising families and caring for family members.

My Protection: We offer company‑funded life and income protection insurance with the option to purchase additional insurances, including critical illness for you and your partner, life insurance for your partner, and personal travel insurance.

My Time Off: We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

My Specialized Support: We offer company‑funded annual Health Assessments. We also provide free access to a Virtual GP for you and your family, and full funding for female Worldpayers to access our Menopause Support Plan.

My Specialized Support: We provide a monthly wellbeing allowance for you to spend on anything that supports your physical and/or mental wellbeing.