Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives?
Do you want to be part of a company that is striving to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK?
At Simplyhealth, our health plans provide the opportunity to attend routine dental treatments, visit the optician, have complementary therapies (e.g.
physio) and much more by providing financial support to those that really need it.
But we're not just your average health company; we're aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective.
From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing.
As Head of Strategy Development , you'll facilitate and drive the development, evolution, and execution of our Group, Line of Business's and Centre of Excellence strategies.
This position will partner closely with a wide network of senior stakeholders to develop, align, communicate and monitor Simplyhealth's strategic plans, as well as support on special projects that are strategic business priorities.
Reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, you'll lead the development of a high-level portfolio strategy across the Group, as well as taking a deep dive into special projects and strategic support for the various Lines of Business and Centres of Excellence.
The role will have a strong focus on strategy development & execution, market insight, M&A activities, thought leadership, and innovation & new opportunity assessment.
Key responsibilities Facilitate the shaping and direction of the overall Group and Line of Business strategies in conjunction with the respective owners of the strategies and other stakeholders - utilising external market insights and collaborating closely with senior leadership to build the direction, ambition, evolution of each line of business aligned with Group vision Support our Centres of Excellence with the development and execution of their strategic plans - play a key role in the group strategic planning processes; including an annual review of the existing strategy, updating the 3-year strategic planning cycle, and facilitating the development of new longer term strategies and ambitions as required Ensure alignment of the strategic golden thread through the organisation, aligning OKRS from Group through to Line of Business and Centres of Excellence Identify opportunities for growth & innovation (including new ventures, partnerships, and investments) Support the quarterly planning process, including the review of strategic plan outcomes versus expectation and impact of any divergence, advising and supporting the senior leaders to make business decisions to enable the best outcome for customers and the business Lead or advise on special projects across the business that address key challenges or identify significant new growth opportunities to meet our strategic aims, including CEO or Board initiatives Support the wider business to translate our group strategy into operational plans, and create a "golden thread" between Line of Business Strategies and Group-wide Strategy Champion a cohesive approach to strategy execution, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment across the Group Drive the development and monitoring of OKRs across the organisation to support our strategy, by working closely with finance and operational teams Support M&A: the strategic identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to enhance the Group portfolio and market position Advise the Emerging areas of the Group; ensure strategic alignment for SH Venture Capital acquisitions of minority stakes in Health-Tech businesses, and guide Foundry on the exploration and incubation of new business concepts Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to foster strong relationships, as well as healthy challenge and respect, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout all strategic planning