1 to 25 of 31 Contract Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK

looking for someone who can combine hands-on campaign delivery with strategic thinking someone who does not just optimise ads, but understands audiences, customer/supporter journeys, objectives and the role paid media plays in wider growth. We are looking for a Performance Marketing Specialist to plan, manage … channels, including Meta, Google and TikTok, while helping us test and develop new acquisition channels. This is a hands-on role with a strong strategic focus. You will be expected to understand campaign objectives, identify the right audience and channel approach, shape testing plans, interpret performance data and make ...

with strong expertise in Python, C#/.NET, enterprise data platforms, and database technologies. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of strategic technology initiatives supporting business-critical data and analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade software applications … data processing capabilities. Collaborate with Data Engineering, BI, Analytics, and Architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions. Stakeholder Management Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technical solutions. Provide technical guidance and recommendations to senior management and project sponsors. Manage priorities across multiple initiatives while ...

across a diverse technology estate while working closely with customers, technical teams and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with strategic thinking, helping to shape service delivery, drive customer satisfaction and ensure services evolve in line with business needs. The RoleAs Senior IT Service … delivering exceptional outcomes for customers. If you are an experienced Service Management professional looking for a role that combines operational leadership, customer engagement and strategic service improvement, we would love to hear from you. This role will be subject to SC level security clearance. While it is an advantage ...

Security Engineer TOGAF Key Competencies Cloud Security Architecture Security Risk Assessment Cloud Infrastructure Security Security Governance Threat Modelling Stakeholder Engagement Security Assurance Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Technical Leadership ...

currently undertaking a significant transformation programme involving acquisition integration, operational expansion, digital and ERP modernisation, and organisational change, creating a unique environment where strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cultural integration are critical to success. With operations spanning multiple countries and a strong focus on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement … multi-country transformations, and senior stakeholder management will be highly advantageous. The successful individual will demonstrate outstanding communication and influencing skills, strong emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving organisational alignment and sustainable change outcomes. Profile Best-in-class communication and stakeholder management ...

Hybrid role: 3 days at Chapel Street, 2 days WFH We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership, oversight and governance across all operational activities supporting MBL, ensuring the coordinated delivery of outstanding customer, retailer and corporate client outcomes. Working through … ability to align and coordinate cross-functional teams toward shared objectives. Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills. Demonstrates ownership, accountability and sound judgement. Balances strategic thinking with operational execution. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays Company pension scheme UK health care cover Staff Everyday Benefits ...

Strategy & Innovation to lead a high-profile programme exploring the impact of external AI platforms on digital channels and user journeys. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, you'll develop future-facing recommendations, lead experimentation programmes, and build relationships with leading AI and technology partners. This … opportunity to influence senior decision-making and shape how organisations engage with emerging AI technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead a strategic programme assessing the impact of AI platforms and tools on user engagement and content discovery. Develop a clear vision and roadmap for the role of AI-enabled channels within ...

environment looking for an Enterprise Architect to help shape the future direction of large-scale defence and digital transformation programmes. This is a genuinely strategic architecture position where you'll have the opportunity to influence how complex defence capabilities are designed, integrated, governed, and delivered across operational, information, cyber … modern data exploitation platforms are all key areas of investment. They're looking for someone who can assess these technologies from both a strategic and practical perspective, helping determine where they can create genuine operational advantage while ensuring solutions remain secure, resilient, and supportable. This is very much ...

design system and reusable component library. Facilitating workshops and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Championing accessibility, responsive design and user-first thinking across every project. Partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to deliver high-quality digital experiences. Managing and developing the design function while helping prioritise … contributing to roadmap planning. What We're Looking For You'll be an experienced UX/UI professional with a strong portfolio demonstrating both strategic thinking and hands-on design expertise. Ideally you'll bring: Proven experience leading UX/UI design for digital products. Strong knowledge ...

Infrastructure Technical Design Authority (TDA) Overview We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Design Authority (TDA) to support several strategic infrastructure and cloud transformation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This role will provide technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, platform and security domains, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, secure … stakeholder management skills. Ability to challenge and influence technical decisions. Experience operating in complex enterprise environments. Strong documentation and governance capabilities. Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery considerations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives while operating at the centre ...

when systems need to work properly, scale correctly, integrate cleanly, and remain secure under pressure. You know how to balance technical detail with strategic thinking, and you re comfortable operating in environments where there are a lot of moving parts, stakeholders, and evolving requirements. If that sounds familiar … technical direction, and helping organisations modernise their technology environments without compromising security, resilience, or operational effectiveness. If you enjoy architecture work that has genuine strategic importance, exposure to emerging defence technologies, and the opportunity to shape large-scale secure technical environments, this is a role well worth exploring. ...

Knowledge of user experience (UX), digital design principles, analytics, and multimedia content creation. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive, self-motivated approach with ...

adoption, working directly with business leaders to uncover opportunities, rapidly build prototypes, evaluate emerging technologies and demonstrate tangible business value. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping turn ambitious ideas into working solutions and ensuring investment in AI translates into measurable outcomes. What Makes This Role ...

from concept through to operational reality. The hiring team is seeking an individual who has personally led end-to-end transformation initiatives at a strategic level, understands how to influence senior leaders and can balance vision, delivery and organisational change within complex environments. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic transformation … risks, blockers and stakeholder expectations Ensure transformation outcomes are sustainable and scalable Maintain delivery momentum and accountability for outcomes What We Are Looking For Strategic transformation leadership experience End-to-end transformation ownership Strong operational and digital transformation background Outstanding stakeholder management at senior leadership level Ability to influence ...

rate is £595 per day inside IR35. My clients are looking for an experienced Business Transformation Consultant - IoT & PLM (PD Architect) to join a strategic transformation initiative supporting BAE Systems. This role sits at the intersection of Product Development (PD) Architecture, Product Life cycle Management (PLM), Internet of Things … future-state architecture required to support business transformation objectives across complex engineering environments. This is a high-profile consulting role requiring a combination of strategic thinking, architectural expertise, stakeholder engagement, and industry knowledge within highly regulated engineering organisations. Key Responsibilities Lead discovery activities to understand current business processes ...

methodologies Build repeatable evaluation processes Investigate AI failures Work directly with government teams Prototype and test solutions Present findings and recommendations Contribute to strategic direction. What We Are Looking For Strong software engineering experience Experience building and evaluating AI systems Understanding of LLMs and agentic AI Experience with … wider organisation. What Will Make Someone Stand Out Experience building evaluation tooling, evaluating LLMs, using Ragas, identifying AI failure modes, combining engineering with strategic thinking, and thriving in fast-moving environments. Summary Hands-on AI Evaluation Engineer role supporting government AI initiatives through evaluation, testing, benchmarking and framework ...

governance, operating models and architecture standards Strong stakeholder management at senior level Experience influencing suppliers and technical teams without direct authority Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery Excellent communication and relationship-building skills What we can offer you: A fully funded transformation programme expected ...

client management, communicating progress, risks and decisions clearly. Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, controls, governance and delivery effectiveness. Apply strong business acumen and strategic thinking to testing and transformation challenges. Ensure high standards of written communication across test documentation, reporting and governance materials. Essential Skills & Experience Strong ...

client is an established management and transformation consultancy that helps major public and private sector organisations deliver complex, high-stakes change. They pair strategic thinking with genuine hands-on delivery, putting small, capable teams on the ground to get results rather than leaving a slide deck behind. This ...

addition, the following are key expectations of the Senior Commercial Manager in fulfilling the role - • Responsibility for all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations • Strategic thinking and applying a portfolio-wide evaluation of topics and problems to ensure interdependencies and cross-programme impacts are appropriately managed • Proactively anticipates risks ...

actively seek to expand your knowledge about their needs, helping to shape understanding through personas, aligned to Data Culture and Data Literacy initiatives. A strategic thinker, able to take an idea through to execution with a natural problem solving ability within complex environments. Naturally inquisitive, with a desire ...

team development experience Strong understanding of requirements elicitation, analysis and system definition Ability to translate business, clinical and technical needs into precise requirements Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Comfortable working across global and interdisciplinary teams Proactive, flexible and able … workshops with global and interdisciplinary stakeholders Apply structured problem-solving methods to critical technical challenges Align product definition activities with wider programme milestones and strategic goals Contribute to the successful delivery of complex medical technology development projects If you're keen to join an exceptional team offering technical leadership ...

including out of hours support as and when required - Collaborate with large teams of Software Engineers and key technical decision makers to define the strategic vision for our products - Lead the Software Engineering community to deliver the strategic vision - Develop our Software Engineering capability by rewarding high performers … bring insight and expertise to how user needs have changed over time and ensure these are met across a variety of channels. Applies strategic thinking in how to provide the best service for the end user. Considers the political strategy and implications of any analyses and insights. Able ...

Transformation) | Circa £700 P/D (Inside IR35) | 6 Month Contract | Fully Remote | Financial Services The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Delivery Transformation Lead to drive transformational change and evolve delivery capabilities across a complex business environment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility … Managers, modernising delivery practices, and embedding high-performing ways of working that enable successful business change. You will play a pivotal role in connecting strategic objectives with effective execution, ensuring programmes and projects deliver measurable business value. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate delivery leader who enjoys building ...

major new service launch planned, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact. We're looking for someone who combines strategic CRM thinking with hands-on campaign execution and automation expertise, ideally within a regulated Financial Services environment. The Role You will work closely with ...