1 to 25 of 60 Permanent Strategic Thinking Jobs in the South East

Infrastructure Platform Architect

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 … security requirements, classification handling and defence contractor compliance Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, business continuity and high-availability design patterns Personal Attributes 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 ...

Head of Software Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Acosta Europe
Location
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£105,000 - £115,000 per annum
Growth This is not a traditional Head of Software Engineering role. We're looking for a technology leader who can combine engineering excellence with strategic thinking, helping shape how technology enables the next stage of growth across Acosta Group Europe. As our most senior software engineering leader … What We're Looking For You'll likely have experience leading software engineering teams within a complex organisation and be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. We'd love to hear from you if you bring: A track record of leading and developing high performing engineering teams. ...

Senior Analyst Relations Manager

Hiring Organisation
Alexander James Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum, Inc benefits
marketing and executive teams, you will develop and execute analyst engagement strategies, manage relationships with leading industry analysts, coordinate briefings and inquiries, and provide strategic guidance on positioning, messaging and market perception. This is a client-facing consultancy role requiring excellent programme management, strong commercial awareness and the ability … team, you will take ownership of account delivery, contribute to agency growth, and support the development of junior colleagues where appropriate. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and measurable outcomes from their analyst relations programmes. Qualifications Exceptional writing, editing ...

Security Architect (Zero Trust) - DV Cleared

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
protocols Familiarity with MOD security requirements, defence standards and accreditation processes Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls frameworks Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to influence technical … comprehensive benefits package Enhanced pension and private medical insurance Flexible and hybrid working options Professional development and industry certification support Opportunity to lead strategic Zero Trust transformation programmes Exposure to mission-critical defence and national security projects Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. ...

IT Architect

Hiring Organisation
Project People
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
aligned with MBNL’s business strategy, operating model, and long term digital ambitions. Working across stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams, the role bridges strategic architecture and practical delivery to support business transformation and achieve operational excellence. Why this role matters; Technology underpins every aspect of MBNL’s operations, from … business value Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including presenting to senior audiences Experience working with suppliers and outsourced delivery partners Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear business terms Experience in technical governance or compliance If you also ...

Security Architect (ZTA) - DV Cleared - on-site Farnborough

Hiring Organisation
DXC
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
protocols. Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.). Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to lead technical ...

Security Architect - DV Cleared

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
security protocols Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.) Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to lead technical ...

Security Architect - ZTA

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
protocols. Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.). Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth. Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Proven ability to lead technical ...

Business Development Manager - Defence Sector

Hiring Organisation
Recruitment South East
Location
Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
opportunities across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), NATO, prime defence contractors and international defence organisations. The role is focused on developing long-term strategic customer relationships, winning profitable contracts and supporting sustainable business growth while ensuring full compliance with defence procurement regulations and security requirements. The successful candidate … annual sales and growth plans. Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline Monitor market trends, defence spending and procurement programmes. Customer Relationship Management Develop strategic relationships with: UK Ministry of Defence Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Prime Contractors Tier 1 and Tier 2 Defence Suppliers ...

Senior Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Southern Water
Location
Worthing, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
/CD, testing frameworks, documentation, and release processes. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and technical delivery Desirable Microsoft certifications (PL-100, PL-200, PL-400). Azure certifications (AZ-900, AI-900, AZ-204). ...

Development Manager - Digital Platforms & APIs

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Surrey, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
product vision, roadmap and priorities for digital platforms, APIs and integration services. Manage and prioritise product backlogs based on business value, risk and strategic objectives. Drive continuous improvement and capability development across the digital platform estate. Champion a product-led approach to platform and integration delivery. Digital Platform … maintain strong relationships across business and technology functions. Manage third-party delivery partners to ensure quality, value and performance. Influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop technical team members. Foster a collaborative, high-performing and growth-oriented culture. Support future capability expansion ...

Practice Manager Primary Care

Hiring Organisation
The Portchester Practice
Location
Fareham, PO16 9TU, United Kingdom
Salary
Negotiable
Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced leader to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established, forward-thinking GP training practice providing high-quality care to approximately 11,300 patients in Portchester, Hampshire. We are looking for an exceptional individual with strong … Partners. Main duties of the job Reporting to the GP Partners, the Practice Manager will have overall responsibility for the operational, financial and strategic management of the practice. The successful candidate will: Provide strategic leadership and effective operational management of the practice. Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary ...

Group Data & AI Governance Lead

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum
experienced Group Data & AI Governance Lead to establish and scale enterprise-wide data and AI governance as a core business capability. This is a strategic role responsible for defining governance frameworks, activating business ownership, and embedding trusted, compliant and ethical use of data and AI across the organisation. Working … solutions are governed responsibly, transparently and ethically. Governance enables innovation rather than creating unnecessary bureaucracy. About You: We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring: 5+ years' experience in Data Governance & broader Data Management. Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks ...

IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - on-site Farnborough

Hiring Organisation
DXC
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
service authentication and microservices identity. Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance. 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 ...

IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
authentication and microservices identity Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols Personal Attributes 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 ...

IDAM Architect, Farnborough

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
authentication and microservices identity Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols Personal Attributes 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 ...

Senior SEO Strategist

Hiring Organisation
WEBPRO
Location
Edgware, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Part-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, Pro-rata
established digital agency with over 25 years’ experience delivering websites, bespoke software, digital marketing and SEO solutions. We work with ambitious businesses that expect strategic thinking, technical excellence and measurable commercial results. Our clients include financial services firms, professional practices and organisations where organic search plays … deliver exceptional commercial results. The Opportunity Working alongside our management team, SEO delivery team and AI-assisted research processes, you’ll provide the strategic direction that underpins both our client SEO services and WEBPRO’s own organic growth. Your role is to ensure every SEO strategy we develop ...

Head of Apprenticeship Development and Quality

Hiring Organisation
S Knights Recruitment
Location
Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 50,000 Annual
Contract: Full-time Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced apprenticeship leader with a strong background in quality assurance, curriculum development, compliance and strategic growth? This is an exciting opportunity to take strategic ownership of apprenticeship development and quality within an established adult education organisation. You will play … ideally suited to a senior apprenticeship professional who understands the wider Further Education, work-based learning and Employability & Skills landscape and can combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise across quality, curriculum, funding, digital learning and employer engagement. About the Organisation Our client is an established adult education ...

Head of Apprenticeship Development and Quality

Hiring Organisation
S Knights Recruitment
Location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 50,000 Annual
Contract: Full-time Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced apprenticeship leader with a strong background in quality assurance, curriculum development, compliance and strategic growth? This is an exciting opportunity to take strategic ownership of apprenticeship development and quality within an established adult education organisation. You will play … ideally suited to a senior apprenticeship professional who understands the wider Further Education, work-based learning and Employability & Skills landscape and can combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise across quality, curriculum, funding, digital learning and employer engagement. About the Organisation Our client is an established adult education ...

Business Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum
seeking an experienced, commercially minded Senior Business Consultant to lead complex client engagements across both private and public sector organisations. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, requiring someone who can build strong senior relationships while driving high-quality outcomes from mobilisation through to implementation. … Responsibilities Client Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream consulting engagements Develop diagnostics, business cases, operating models, and strategic roadmaps Present clear, compelling recommendations to senior (C-suite) stakeholders Manage project risks, timelines, budgets, and overall quality Client Relationship Management Build and maintain trusted relationships with ...

CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
multiple teams and programmes Comfortable operating in a newly formed and evolving architecture function A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on involvement Experience supporting large-scale transformation and modernisation initiatives Desirable Experience Exposure to Salesforce platform implementations and associated cloud … during a pivotal period of change. The organisation is replacing longstanding legacy systems, investing in market-leading SaaS platforms, implementing Snowflake as its strategic data platform, exploring AI use cases through Snowflake Cortex, and preparing for a major Workday rollout. You'll work alongside experienced architecture professionals while helping ...

Enterprise Data Programme Manager

Hiring Organisation
NEST Corporation
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£800 - £1,200 per day
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Enterprise Data Programme Manager (FTC) to lead the delivery of our enterprise-wide data transformation agenda. In this pivotal senior leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex, interconnected data initiatives that drive business value … business and customer needs. You will play a key role in enhancing our data capabilities, governance, and infrastructure, helping to turn data into a strategic advantage for the organisation.This role requires exceptional programme leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and delivery expertise. You will be a champion ...

Director of Productivity and Collaboration

Hiring Organisation
McGregor Boyall
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£120,000 - £150,000 per annum
Define and execute the enterprise Productivity & Collaboration strategy. Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team of 10-14 direct reports. Own relationships with strategic technology vendors and service providers. Manage software and licensing budgets in the region of £15m-£20m. Drive the adoption and optimisation of modern workplace … stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Procurement and Finance. Ensure services remain secure, scalable, cost-effective and aligned to business objectives. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategic roadmaps to enhance employee experience and productivity. Technology Skills required: The role will provide strategic ownership and oversight across a broad collaboration ...

Head of Performance Marketing

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum
customer journey Developing a clear view on attribution, incrementality and performance measurement Evaluating new channels, technologies and growth opportunities as the business expands Providing strategic recommendations that influence future investment and organisational design Your Skills & Experience Strong performance marketing leadership experience within a consumer-focused digital environment - ideally … functional stakeholder relationships Strong knowledge of attribution, incrementality, CAC, LTV, ROAS and customer payback metrics Ability to challenge constructively, influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic direction Experience operating within DTC, subscription, ecommerce or customer-led business models Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on understanding of channel ...

Retail Media Manager - Amazon PPC & DSP

Hiring Organisation
Sphere Digital Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum, Negotiable, Pro-rata, Inc benefits, OTE
through data-led decision making. The Role This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on campaign activation. Key responsibilities include: Leading the planning, activation and optimisation of retail media campaigns across Amazon Advertising, including … performance against agreed KPIs and budgets Delivering insightful reporting and post-campaign analysis Identifying optimisation opportunities through testing, audience analysis and performance data Providing strategic recommendations based on category trends, market dynamics and campaign learnings Ensuring accurate tracking, attribution and measurement across campaigns Collaborating with internal specialists to deliver ...