1 to 25 of 43 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

Head of Strategic Operations (Technology)

Hiring Organisation
Saga Group
Location
Folkestone, Kent, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£95,000
Head of Strategic Operations (Technology) £85,000 - £95,000 dependent + car allowance Permanent London/Folkestone Hybrid As our Head of Strategic Operations, youll look beyond the here and now to define our long-term technology direction, exploring emerging trends, challenging supplier roadmaps and identifying opportunities … strengthen our capabilities. Reporting to our Technology Operations Director, youll work across teams, business units and strategic suppliers; youll influence at a senior level, champion evidence-based decision-making and ensure Technology Operations is aligned with Sagas wider business ambitions. Youll help us balance innovation with resilience, manage long ...

Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
define technology strategies, lead infrastructure modernisation programmes, and ensure alignment with security, compliance and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional technical depth combined with strategic thinking and programme leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy Design and define enterprise infrastructure architectures spanning compute, storage, networking and virtualisation platforms. … network security architectures. Understanding of containerisation, Kubernetes and microservices architectures. Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity and high-availability design patterns. Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth. Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to explain complex architecture to diverse audiences. Strong problem-solving and analytical ...

Senior SEO Specialist / Strategist

Hiring Organisation
WEBPRO
Location
London, South East England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£34,000 - £37,000 per annum
improving SEO performance across our client portfolio and WEBPRO's own websites. You'll work closely with our existing SEO and marketing team, providing strategic direction, reviewing work, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their expertise. Much of the day-to-day implementation is already handled by our team … ensuring we're doing the right things, in the right order, for the right commercial reasons. However, this is very much a hands-on strategic role. You'll need the technical confidence to investigate problems, demonstrate solutions and get directly involved whenever necessary. What you'll be doing Developing ...

Robotics Sales Manager

Hiring Organisation
Cameo Consultancy Recruitment Ltd
Location
Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
portfolio of robotic cleaning technology and digital solutions across the UK. This is a fantastic full time, permanent, opportunity for someone who can combine strategic thinking, technical understanding and commercial sales expertise to develop new markets, build strong customer relationships and drive significant revenue growth. You'll take … robotic technology is essential, and its applications, ideally within cleaning or a related industry Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong commercial and strategic thinking Experience supporting, influencing or developing sales teams A customer-focused approach with a genuine passion for finding solutions Strong analytical, planning and organisational ...

Enterprise Architect

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Horsham, West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Enterprise Architect at our client, you will play a pivotal role in helping Central Government and Defence organisations tackle complex challenges and realise their strategic ambitions. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will shape enterprise-wide business and technology architectures that enable sustainable transformation and long … term success. Combining strategic insight with a strong consulting mindset, you will define future-state visions, operating models, roadmaps, and target architectures that align technology investment to measurable business outcomes. You will work closely with clients to ensure architectural decisions are driven by organisational priorities and deliver genuine value. ...

Head of Data & Analytics

Hiring Organisation
VolkerWessels Uk
Location
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
opportunities that strengthen our data capabilities and competitive advantage. About you We're looking for a passionate and technically credible leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll bring: Proven experience leading Data & Analytics functions and developing high-performing teams. Expert-level knowledge ...

Operations Analytics & Insights Lead

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Insight Lead London (Hybrid) | £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits If you're looking for a leadership role that combines hands-on analytics, strategic influence, people management, and emerging AI initiatives, this is an excellent opportunity. You'll play a key role in shaping how a data-driven organisation … identify opportunities for improvement Delivering hands-on analysis, including experimentation, statistical testing, and operational insight generation Influencing senior leaders through data-driven recommendations and strategic thinking Automating manual processes and improving analytical ways of working Supporting AI and chatbot initiatives by building operational context and measurement frameworks Providing ...

IDAM Architect

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
access certification and entitlement management. Expertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identity. Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols. Exceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depth. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to lead technical teams ...

Lead Cyber Security Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Guildford, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
professionals, solve complex challenges and support programmes that contribute directly to UK Defence outcomes. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership and strategic thinking while working on varied and meaningful projects. We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams with different perspectives, experiences and ways … teams in a collaborative environment. An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ability to balance security requirements with operational and business objectives. A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high ...

VodafoneThree - Senior Engineer Mobile Voice

Hiring Organisation
VodafoneThree
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
across their full lifecycle, from architecture and design through to delivery, optimisation, and continuous improvement. You'll combine deep technical expertise with collaboration and strategic thinking to help deliver reliable, high-performing services while supporting the organisation's transformation journey. You'll take end-to-end technical ownership … complex technical challenges, leading structured root cause analysis and supporting long-term resolution strategies. You'll help shape future technology roadmaps and contribute to strategic decisions that enhance customer experience and operational excellence. Who you are You'll bring 5+ years' experience within the mobile telecommunications industry. ...

Sales Manager (Capture / Campaign Lead) - ISR

Hiring Organisation
Thales
Location
Crawley, Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
particular through opportunity pipeline Reviews, Sitcom meetings and Business Forums. Ideal Experience & Skills Experience in Electronic Warfare. Leadership/Ability to reassess strategy (strategic thinking) and champion innovative approaches and initiatives. Strong communication skills, partner relationship skills, and team leadership skills. Manages risk taking & fosters entrepreneurship. Promotes diversity ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£65,000
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Location
Guildford, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£65,000
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

VodafoneThree - Channel Manager - Acquisition (Private)

Hiring Organisation
VodafoneThree
Location
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
performance of a defined acquisition portfolio, helping to grow new business while maximising value across existing customers. You'll combine commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and strong stakeholder collaboration to ensure opportunities are translated into measurable results. Working in a highly performance-focused environment, you'll identify risks, unlock growth … opportunities, and help deliver strategic priorities through disciplined execution. You will: Drive acquisition and in-life performance across your channel portfolio, delivering against commercial, financial, and customer value targets. Turn channel priorities into clear execution plans that support business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. Support the successful delivery ...

VP Enterprise Data

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£180,000 per annum
data platforms, reporting capabilities, and enterprise systems. Make informed build-versus-buy decisions and manage technology roadmaps. Deliver quick wins while establishing long-term strategic direction. Build trust, accountability, and momentum across multiple functions. Your Skills & Experience Strong leadership experience across some combination of Data, Analytics, Engineering … awareness and the ability to connect technology investments to business value. Experience operating successfully in fast-paced and evolving environments. The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. Exposure to AI-enabled products, services, or internal AI initiatives and experience applying AI to improve reporting, decision-making ...

Commercial Manager (SC or DV Cleared)

Hiring Organisation
La Fosse Associates Limited
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 500 - 700 Daily
Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM) PRINCE2 Practitioner MSP Practitioner APM PMQ Key Skills Commercial Leadership Procurement & Contract Management Supplier Negotiation Stakeholder Engagement Commercial Risk Management Strategic Thinking Problem Solving Delivery Focus Security Requirements Active SC or DV Clearance is essential. Candidates must currently hold valid UK SC or Developed ...

Product Marketing Executive

Hiring Organisation
Acuro Associates Ltd
Location
Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £50000/annum Plus company benefits
leveraging AI-powered marketing tools to improve performance and business outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious marketing professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on campaign execution in a fast-paced software environment. As Product Marketing Executive, you will: Execute product marketing campaigns aligned ...

Infrastructure Engineer - Cyber Security

Hiring Organisation
South Hampshire College Group
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40,000
services whilst ensuring compliance with industry best practice, cyber security standards, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a balance of hands-on technical delivery, strategic thinking, and stakeholder collaboration to support the Group's Secure, Accessible, Harmonious, Available, Robust and Adaptive (SAHARA) principles. We offer great benefits including ...

Air Sector Business Director

Hiring Organisation
Thales
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
multiple UK locations and international partnerships. Key Responsibilities You'll be responsible for: Leading the overall performance of the Air Sector business, delivering against strategic, operational and financial objectives. Driving sustainable growth through business development, capture activities and successful bid delivery. Ensuring successful execution of a diverse portfolio … systems through to production and lifecycle support. What We're Looking For We're seeking an accomplished business leader with the commercial, operational and strategic capability to lead a complex, high-value portfolio. Essential Experience Significant senior leadership experience within the defence, aerospace or advanced technology sectors. A proven ...

VodafoneThree - Channel Manager - Regions (Private)

Hiring Organisation
VodafoneThree
Location
Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
collaborative team, you'll take ownership of a defined portfolio of accounts, ensuring commercial opportunities are translated into measurable outcomes. You'll combine analytical thinking with a people-focused approach, using insight, partnership, and strong execution to drive performance while helping shape sustainable growth across the UK Local channel. … experience in channel management, commercial performance management, or a similar customer-focused environment. You'll have strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate strategic objectives into operational delivery. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you'll make informed decisions and prioritise effectively. ...