Job Title: Senior Director of StrategyJob Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £110,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (2 years)
Are you ready to lead strategic transformation and shape the future direction of a dynamic organisation? The Senior Director of Strategy will play a central role in shaping and driving our strategic direction. Working alongside the Executive Leadership Team and Board, you'll drive complex decision-making and help the organisation to prioritise and focus on what matters most. Are you ready to bring expert strategic thinking and business acumen to define our unique role in the sector? With the chance to influence at a senior level, this role will see you build action-oriented corporate and business strategy that empowers BRC to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
A day in the life of the Senior Director of Strategy will involve: Analysing market trends to shape and challenge strategic direction, ensuring the organisation's position is clear and impactful.Leading high-level discussions with the CEO and senior team to prioritise initiatives and set actionable, outcome-focused goals.Bringing challenge and support to Directors to develop business unit strategies and service prioritisation and to test their impact.Building external partnerships and proactively managing risks and opportunities to keep the organisation future-focused and adaptable.Leading the Strategy team to design, drive and support delivery of an action-oriented BRC corporate strategy.Encouraging ambition, mature strategic thinking and business acumen and driving new ways of working.Providing strategic direction and focus to our Policy and Advocacy team, to facilitate links and relationships that align into the strategy.To be a successful Senior Director of Strategy, you'll need: Proven expertise in strategic decision-making and the ability to influence and inspire confidence across a complex, multifunctional organisation.To be a thought leader with advanced strategic expertise and business acumen and proven experience of developing outcome-based strategies.Extensive experience managing high-performing strategic teams in large organisations - navigating through ambiguity and creating clarity of purpose.To be a clear and proficient strategic thinker, able to identify issues, scope and evaluate options and drive decisions and solutions.Experience and understanding of the complexity of driving charity sector strategy.Strong problem-solving skills, able to break through barriers, address resistance, and navigate cross-functional challenges.Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, with the capability to engage, collaborate, and build relationships at all levels.The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 25th November 2024. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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