23 of 23 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South West

Business Development Director - Aerospace/Defence

Hiring Organisation
Akkodis
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
innovative projects that shape the future of technology. Scope At Akkodis, Business Team Leads (BTLs) are responsible for driving commercial performance, team leadership, and strategic growth within Aerospace & Defence. The BTL owns team-level P&L, leads annual planning, and builds a scalable, high-performing function through effective recruitment … client needs. Balancing hands-on business development with leadership oversight, the BTL plays an active role in SLT/ELT engagement, performance reviews, and strategic decision-making, contributing to the wider success of the business. Role As a Business Team Lead – Aerospace & Defence, you will lead a team ...

Senior Data Specialist

Hiring Organisation
Ecosurety
Location
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£42,000 - £45,000 per annum
level data services to our clients.Working closely with our Client Services team, you will be responsible for delivering high-value data projects and embedding strategic relationships with key clients, including senior stakeholders. As part of our data submissions team, you will collect, process and analyse data relating to packaging … problem-solving abilities and a meticulous approach to ensure compliance with EPR and wider industry regulations. The role has several core aspects that include: Strategic Thinking: Take a proactive role in developing and strengthening long-term strategic relationships with key clients. Through in-depth analysis of their ...

Partner Account Director

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Corsham, England, United Kingdom
building and strengthening executive relationships, equipping partners to position Vasion’s SaaS solutions effectively and serving as the day-to-day business lead for Strategic Partner Accounts. This role blends strategic planning, business development and channel sales execution to accelerate Vasion’s growth and deliver ARR through both … partner management or channel sales experience within SaaS or print technology industries–specifically Digital Print Workflow or Process Automation Strong business acumen paired with strategic thinking and empathy for partner needs to develop, operationalize and execute go-to-market and growth plans Proven success driving partner-sourced ...

Project Manager

Hiring Organisation
it stars
Location
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
minimum, 2 years of a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects and programmes on time and within budget. They will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong stakeholder influence, and the ability to drive organisational improvement beyond individual projects. Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables … Process Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies within the department and wider business. Project Leadership & Strategic Execution Define and deliver strategically significant or multi-workstream programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client outcomes. Oversee interdependencies between projects, ensuring effective ...

Product Owner - Insurance Solutions

Hiring Organisation
Motability Operations
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Part Time
driving down insurance costs Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, from internal teams to external partners, you'll lead conversations, challenge thinking, and coordinate delivery to drive meaningful impact. You'll use data and insight to track performance, inform decisions, and continuously improve how we operate. Collaboration … central to this role. You'll partner with other Product Owners to share ideas, build consistency, and contribute to a strong, forward-thinking product culture. You'll also have the opportunity to support wider cross-functional initiatives, bringing your expertise to where it can add the most value. This ...

Technical AI Pre-Sales Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Spyrosoft Ltd
Location
Christchurch, Dorset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
LLMs (e.g., RAG, fine-tuning, prompt engineering) Desirable Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Personal Attributes Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset Benefits 25 days holiday ...

Digital and Web Technology Manager

Hiring Organisation
Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited
Location
Chippenham, England, United Kingdom
team and working with third parties Skilled in stakeholder engagement with Marketing and Commercial leaders Hands-on experience in web and digital applications delivery Strategic thinker with excellent communication, accountability, and execution skills If you thrive on leading digital transformation, optimizing websites, and delivering measurable business impact, this ...

IT Support Technician Apprentice

Hiring Organisation
PEOPLES PLACE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS C.I.C
Location
Parliament Business Centre, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£12,480 a year
Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Capable or strategic thinking Driven/Passionate Mature approach to work Professional Friendly and personable Willingness to listen Participation in discussions A genuine interest IT Interest ...

Managing Consultant - Technology Transformation

Hiring Organisation
Alvarium Talent
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
works with a diverse client base including multinational organisations, scale- ups, private equity-backed businesses, and not-for-profits, supporting them in navigating complex strategic and operational challenges. Known for its collaborative and pragmatic approach, the consultancy works closely with leadership teams to design and implement solutions that create … tangible, lasting impact. With a London base and an international presence, the firm brings together experienced consultants who combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Teams often work closely alongside client organisations, helpingto shape and deliver transformation initiatives across areas such as business change, programme delivery, technology transformation ...

Senior Marketing Analyst - Business Partner

Hiring Organisation
Forward Role Recruitment
Location
Farringdon, Devon, UK
including ecommerce and subscription‐based propositions, in an organisation with a broad product ecosystem and ambitious international growth plans. Role & Responsibilities: Act as the strategic data advisor to senior marketing stakeholders Own the analytics agenda across marketing channels, covering paid media, SEO, email, social and lifecycle marketing Define … real business needs Elevate data literacy within Marketing, setting a clear standard for what “good” looks like when using insight to make decisions Balance strategic thinking with hands‐on analysis Skills & Experience: Heavily commercially focused Marketing Analytics background Proven experience working with marketing data, partnering closely with marketing ...

Golang Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
From £500 to £550 per day
Experience of RESTAPIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills In depth knowledge of best coding practices, code management, agile development practices and continuous delivery Hands on experience with Kubernetes ...

Marketing Director - b2b

Hiring Organisation
Moxie and Mettle Limited
Location
Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
channels, so you’ll need previous GTM experience. In this role, you'll be expected to demonstrate a blend of technical know-how and strategic thinking. You should be at ease with a wide array of digital marketing tools, including AI, marketing automation platforms, lead scoring systems, SEO, integrations ...

Managing Director

Hiring Organisation
The Virtual Tour Experts
Location
Sidmouth, England, United Kingdom
markets, and build a small but high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring the ability to move seamlessly between strategic direction and day-to-day execution, ensuring the team delivers against key priorities and ambitious goals. The role is ideally suited to a commercially astute … revenue growth and business performance · Lead major pitches, partnerships, and client relationships · Expand into new sectors and markets · Drive long-term contract wins and strategic partnerships Operations & Delivery · Ensure operational excellence across all projects · Implement scalable systems to support growth · Oversee delivery of complex, high-value programmes · Manage performance ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Location
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £60000/annum (plus excellent company benefits)
work closely with communications, data, and project teams to ensure online presence is reliable, engaging, and inclusive. You will balance hands-on coding with strategic thinking, identifying opportunities to improve user journeys, accessibility, and the overall digital experience. Skills and Experience: Strong front-end development skills using HTML5 ...

Digital Portfolio Director

Hiring Organisation
University of Bath
Location
Claverton Down, Bath, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
Director will lead the University of Bath’s Digital Foundations Portfolio, a £20–30 million, five-year transformational programme that underpins the University’s strategic priorities and impacts every department and function. This is a rare opportunity to define and deliver digital transformation at scale, shaping how technology, people … working, building organisational capability, and fostering innovationThis is not a traditional portfolio management role — it requires a visionary leader who thrives on complexity, combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, and is passionate about making a real difference. You will have the autonomy to shape what good looks like ...

Digital Portfolio Director

Hiring Organisation
University of Bath
Location
Bath, Somerset, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£20,000
Digital Portfolio Director will lead the University of Baths Digital Foundations Portfolio, a £2030 million, five-year transformational programme that underpins the Universitys strategic priorities and impacts every department and function. This is a rare opportunity to define and deliver digital transformation at scale, shaping how technology, people … building organisational capability, and fostering innovation This is not a traditional portfolio management role it requires a visionary leader who thrives on complexity, combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, and is passionate about making a real difference. You will have the autonomy to shape what good looks like ...

Remote International Memory Chips Sales Director - Europe

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
experienced International Sales Director to lead the memory chip sales expansion across the UK and European markets. This remote position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in semiconductor sales, fluency in Chinese and English, and a minimum of 5+ years of experience. Key responsibilities include developing sales ...

Principal Lab Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£65,000
shaping the future of digital services across National Highways. Our Digital Lab develops and manages innovative data products and services in-house, while building strategic external partnerships that increase adoption of our digital assets to improve customer journeys and support the efficient operation of the Strategic Road Network. … strategy goals and business plan priorities, unlocking National Highways platforms, assets, and intelligence to improve customer experience through external adoption. Develop and manage senior strategic partnerships across the mobility ecosystem, including road authorities, automotive organisations, and data aggregators, creating shared value and delivering outcomes aligned to National Highways goals ...

Data Management Vicepresident, Markets Chief Data Office - Bournemouth

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
data quality in financial services? As a Data Management Vice President, you will join a high-profile team within the Chief Data Office, driving strategic initiatives that enhance data integrity and operational efficiency across the Markets business. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, deliver measurable business impact, and play … document data quality controls across critical data flows. Implement and champion Data Quality practices across the Commercial & Investment Bank, supporting firmwide regulatory and strategic objectives. Provide advisory services on high-profile data initiatives, leveraging project management and business analysis expertise. Influence and guide stakeholders at all levels to drive ...

Customer Success Manager - Chippenham

Hiring Organisation
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Location
Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £45000/annum + Bonus
strong product knowledge. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including both technical and business decision-makers Understand customer strategic objectives and align technology usage to achieve those goals Develop and execute customer success plans, including adoption road maps and milestone tracking Drive customer satisfaction … programmes Requirements Self-motivated with a positive and proactive attitude Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to build trusted, long-term partnerships Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability Commercially aware with the ability to identify growth opportunities High levels of customer advocacy and service focus Comfortable ...

HR Manager

Hiring Organisation
Artis Recruitment
Location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 55,000 Annual
where they're investing more into their people function. This role has come about as part of that shift, moving HR towards a more strategic, forward-thinking approach. It's a great opportunity to step into a role where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance … CIPD Level 3+ (with support available for further development) Why this role? -Genuine ownership of the HR function -Opportunity to step into a more strategic role -A business that is growing but still values a down-to-earth, collaborative culture -Support for development and progression over the next ...

Head of Cyber Security

Hiring Organisation
Electus Recruitment Solutions
Location
Gloucestershire, UK
options are available, with a base location in the South West. This role is designed to suit professionals who value flexibility while driving forward strategic growth. Your mission You’ll define and implement the cyber security strategy, develop sales plans and lead client engagement across new and existing accounts. … consultative, value-led approach that helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage cyber risks, and embed resilience into their operations. You’ll be enabling strategic outcomes rather than transactional sales, supporting sectors where trust, assurance and compliance are mission-critical, such as defence, critical infrastructure and government. ...

International Sales Director – Memory Chips

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
with key OEMs, distributors, traders, and agents. Build and strengthen localized sales networks. Support and promote customized chip solutions with European clients. Directly manage strategic accounts and ensure long-term partnerships. Implement structured customer segmentation and retention strategies. Optimize distributor management systems and monitor inventory levels. Maintain pricing discipline … manage sales teams. UK work visa or permanent residency preferred. Existing UK and/or EU customer resources is a strong advantage. Ideal Profile Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen. Well-connected within the European semiconductor ecosystem. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment. Experienced in building market ...