1 to 25 of 28 Permanent Business Strategy Jobs in the Thames Valley

Business Systems Lead | Technology & Services | Reading (3 days per week) | Permanent | £80-90k + Bonus The Company Our client is a high-growth technology and services company at the forefront of digital transformation. With a strong cloud-first vision, they deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower employees, delight customers, and scale seamlessly with business needs. This is … a rare chance to join a business that combines innovation with operational excellence. Why this opportunity is a career-defining move: A rapidly expanding business with a clear technology roadmap Strong investment in enterprise systems and digital transformation projects A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and professional development The opportunity to lead major system integration and automation initiatives … A dynamic environment where your leadership will directly influence growth and success The Role As Business Systems Lead , you will own the strategic direction, integration, and optimization of enterprise business platforms. This is both a visionary and hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone from a technical background who thrives on transforming technology landscapes while inspiring high-performing More ❯

for a Sr Manager, Technical Product Owner - Transact data and Reporting located in EMEA (UK or Belgium) . In this influential role, you will operate at the nexus of business and technology, shaping functional design by combining a deep understanding of business objectives with innovative technology solutions. You will be responsible for the design, development, and management of … our integrated data and analytics solutions across sub ledgers (Account receivables/Payables), Treasury, and External reporting as part of our ambitious Finance transformation journey. Key Responsibilities Vision & Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to define a forward looking finance vision, strategy, and capabilities roadmap, including technology and product strategies that enable informed decision making. Business Problem … Translation: Understand and translate complex business challenges within finance functions into compelling value propositions, incorporating process improvements, technology, data governance, and user centered experiences. Establish clear KPIs to measure value realization. External Insights & Trends: Analyze industry and technology trends in planning, forecasting, and finance processes to provide strategic foresight and innovative solutions. Solution Design & Validation: Ensure product development adopts More ❯

that they are to the appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and coherent with the overall project objectives and related business strategy (if any) as defined in the Project Management Plan Regularly track progress of the activities and the deliverables to ensure that they are completed on time and … established organization, multitasking and prioritization skills Fluency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory, other languages will be an asset Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Business Engineering, IT Engineering or similar Ideally 5 years in a SaaS solutions provider environment with knowledge of CHAMP-like products and underlying technologies At least … to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, ethnic background, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations More ❯

of Systems to join their team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for shaping systems roadmap, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating across the business to deliver operational excellence. This position would suit a Business Systems Manager/Head of Systems with great technical knowledge, looking to fast track to a CIO level … role in 3/4 years. You will be responsible for the strategic ownership, development, and integration of all core business systems across the company. You will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of core technology platforms ensuring systems are robust, secure, and scalable. Working closely with the wider Data and Systems team you will ensure our systems … enable success for our employees and customers. Oversee the architecture, integration, and performance optimisation of all core business systems including CRM, Finance, ITSM, Billing Engine(s) and HR Working with the Internal IT team to ensure business systems are supported, including high availability, security, backup, and scalability of platforms supporting customer and internal operations. Lead system transformation, automation More ❯

Senior Business Development Manager Cantello Tayler Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager to join our client based in Ascot. An external field-based role, with the requirement to attend the Ascot office for departmental/business meetings, training/development/appraisals and for client meetings. The successful candidate must live within a … reasonable commutable distance to Ascot, Berkshire. Competitive Salary and Benefits. Senior Business Development Manager duties and responsibilities: Exceed personal and team sales targets within new, existing and lapsed top revenue generating, Large End User Accounts. Maintain regular visits with key channel partners related to your sales area with the aim of qualified lead generation. Proactively manage a pipeline of … present whole sales team plan at quarterly reviews with Senior Management Support own sales team as required to ensure the whole team target is achieved. Collaborate with the wider Business Support and Customer Service teams, bridging the gap between customer, delivery and service, ensuring that the delivery team have the information required for timely deliveries. Working with Sales Development More ❯

the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people … Group in early 2022. Methods is seeking a proactive, results driven individual to join our Bid Team. This role will be instrumental in increasing our bidding capacity and supporting business growth. The successful postholder will have the opportunity to work on bids of varying size, complexity and value, which focus on a broad range of services, so a flexible … approach is key. Job Purpose Sales Operations & Business Performance Analyst is a key member of the Sales Operations & Performance team. This role supports the growth and performance of strategic accounts by delivering high-quality commercial data analysis, market intelligence, and coordinated business development support. Working in close collaboration with Directors, Account Managers, Bid Teams, and the wider Business More ❯

We are excited to be working with a fantastic technology business who are looking for an experienced Head of HR on a permanent basis. Ideally looking for candidates who are immediately available or on a one weeks notice period. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced, forward thinking company, and you will be operating at both … operational and strategic level, ensuring the people objectives align with the business strategy to drive performance, growth and engagement. You will be partnering with senior leaders to enable line managers to build high performing teams while implementing people plans to lead teams globally for approx. 1500 employees Key Role and Responsibilities: Building relationships with senior leaders, advising on … organisational design, workforce planning and leadership effectiveness Applying data, analytics and business knowledge to shape decisions that optimise performance, reduce risk and strengthen business Coaching and developing leaders at all levels building confidence and capability Change management - transformation to drive restructure, growth and strategic programmes ensuring change is planned effectively and embedded properly Championing culture and engagement and More ❯

Engineering Lead looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end engineering function for a major client programme - driving strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple technologies and suppliers. As the Engineering Lead, you ll be at the heart of the customer s Design Authority, responsible for defining engineering standards … that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. You ll shape the technical direction, lead on automation initiatives, and make sure the engineering function delivers measurable value aligned with long-term business goals. You ll also lead a thriving Engineering Community of Practice mentoring, guiding, and inspiring teams to adopt best practices and deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a senior, high … assurance and flexible benefits package Employee discounts, wellbeing support, and private medical/car allowance (role dependent) This is your chance to make a real impact shaping the engineering strategy for a leading organisation and driving meaningful change. Apply now to take your career to the next level. Job Description Engineering Lead Location - Basingstoke Your role will involve: -As More ❯

Engineering Lead looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end engineering function for a major client programme - driving strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple technologies and suppliers. As the Engineering Lead, you’ll be at the heart of the customer’s Design Authority, responsible for defining engineering standards … that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. You’ll shape the technical direction, lead on automation initiatives, and make sure the engineering function delivers measurable value aligned with long-term business goals. You’ll also lead a thriving Engineering Community of Practice — mentoring, guiding, and inspiring teams to adopt best practices and deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a senior, high … assurance and flexible benefits package Employee discounts, wellbeing support, and private medical/car allowance (role dependent) This is your chance to make a real impact — shaping the engineering strategy for a leading organisation and driving meaningful change. Apply now to take your career to the next level. Job Description Engineering Lead Location - Basingstoke Your role will involve: -As More ❯

day/week in Milton Keynes/London) Day Rate: £350/day (OUTSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Solutions Architect - Role & Responsibilities Partner with Enterprise Architects and business stakeholders to document, maintain, and evolve the current-state architecture. Follow established IT principles, governance frameworks, and data management policies. Collaborate with Business Analysts and cross-functional teams across … Sales, Network Operations, Finance, and strategic suppliers to refine and validate requirements. Assess internal systems, strategies, and processes to identify opportunities for improvement that align with future business objectives. Ensure strong alignment between business strategy and technology by connecting organizational goals and processes to technical solutions. Contribute to the delivery of well-designed, effectively implemented technical solutions … that create measurable business value. Solutions Architect - Required Experience 3+ years' in solution architecture within the telecom industry Strong software development background (Python, JavaScript, PHP) Cloud-based architecture, ideally using AWS Knowledge of frameworks and methodologies such as TM Forum, TOGAF, ITIL, BPMN, and UML Able to explain complex technical solutions clearly to non-technical audiences Experienced in Agile More ❯

German-Speaking Business Development & Internal Sales Role – Work With Top Clients! We’re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company who are looking for a bilingual (German & English) Business Development & Internal Sales Representative to join their dynamic team.If you’re a sales superstar who thrives on hitting targets, building strong relationships, and having in-depth tech conversations—this … ll: Conduct sophisticated discussions around cloud, infrastructure, and tech solutions . Identify opportunities, nurture prospects, and turn leads into long-term relationships. Work closely with clients to understand their business strategy and position products effectively. Consistently hit and exceed targets, driving campaign success. What We’re Looking For Fluent in German & English (business level) Proven track record More ❯

German-Speaking Business Development & Internal Sales Role Work With Top Clients! We re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company who are looking for a bilingual (German & English) Business Development & Internal Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. If you re a sales superstar who thrives on hitting targets, building strong relationships, and having in-depth tech conversations … ll: Conduct sophisticated discussions around cloud, infrastructure, and tech solutions . Identify opportunities, nurture prospects, and turn leads into long-term relationships. Work closely with clients to understand their business strategy and position products effectively. Consistently hit and exceed targets, driving campaign success. What We re Looking For Fluent in German & English (business level) Proven track record More ❯

can; Champion Agile values and principles to foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across teams and stakeholders. Partner with product and engineering leaders to align delivery outcomes with strategic business goals. Define and evolve governance models, reporting structures, and scaling frameworks that enable sustainable, high-quality delivery. Collaborate with Release Train Engineers, Product Management, and System Architects to maintain More ❯

French-Speaking Business Development & Internal Sales Role – Work With Top Clients! We’re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company who are on the hunt for a bilingual (French & English) Business Development & Internal Sales Representative to join their high-energy team.If you’re a sales pro who thrives on smashing targets, building relationships, and getting stuck into complex … ll: Conduct sophisticated discussions around cloud, infrastructure, and tech solutions . Identify opportunities, nurture prospects, and turn leads into long-term relationships. Work closely with clients to understand their business strategy and position products effectively. Hit and exceed targets consistently, becoming a key driver of campaign success. What We’re Looking For Fluent in French & English (business More ❯

French-Speaking Business Development & Internal Sales Role Work With Top Clients! We re partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company who are on the hunt for a bilingual (French & English) Business Development & Internal Sales Representative to join their high-energy team. If you re a sales pro who thrives on smashing targets, building relationships, and getting stuck into … ll: Conduct sophisticated discussions around cloud, infrastructure, and tech solutions . Identify opportunities, nurture prospects, and turn leads into long-term relationships. Work closely with clients to understand their business strategy and position products effectively. Hit and exceed targets consistently, becoming a key driver of campaign success. What We re Looking For Fluent in French & English (business More ❯

Business Development Director - Geotechnical Location: London (Hybrid, with travel as required) Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 + Car + Bonus + Package About the Company The Resolute Group is proud to be retained on behalf of a global Geotechnical and Earthworks specialist, delivering full turnkey solutions across the UK and Ireland. With recent private equity investment, the company is … poised for significant growth and is seeking a dynamic leader to drive its technical sales and market development strategy. The Opportunity Leading the Business Development and Sales team, you'll take charge of the business's technical sales and growth strategy, leading an established team while identifying and pursuing new market opportunities. Working directly with the Managing … foundation to expand its presence across the Rail, Water, Highways, Ports, Environmental, and Construction sectors. You'll oversee the delivery of projects ranging from 50k to 10m+, ensuring the business has the right strategy, capability, and resources to deliver success at every scale. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the technical sales strategy across the UK. Grow market More ❯

global technology organisation that’s redefining how multinational enterprises approach connectivity, security, and digital transformation. You’ll lead a team of 18 experienced sales professionals across the UK, shaping strategy, driving new business, and building momentum across key verticals including Manufacturing, Pharma, Financial Services, and Insurance . The focus is clear: new logos, new business, and sustainable … of UK sales performance. Responsibilities: • Lead, develop, and motivate a team of 18 UK-based sales professionals focused on enterprise and multinational accounts. • Own and execute the UK sales strategy for digital infrastructure and security services. • Drive net new business growth — identifying, targeting, and winning new logo accounts. • Oversee customer relationships across key verticals including Manufacturing, Pharma, Financial … key areas: Customer Experience (Contact Centres) and Digital Infrastructure (Security, Connectivity & Cloud) . • Support major bids, renewals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring profitable, long-term customer relationships. • Represent the UK business in global strategy discussions, influencing direction and execution. Skills/Must Have: • Strong background in telecoms or systems integration — ideally from major providers such as Verizon, BT, Atos More ❯

a 6-9 month contract with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading office at least 2 days per week and some ad-hoc business travel to Dublin. As the Solution Architecture Practice Lead within Primark's Architecture Team, you will be responsible for driving the practice of solution architecture across our organisation. You … strategic direction, thought leadership, and mentorship to solution architects, enabling them to deliver high-quality and scalable technology solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation through effective solution design. Additionally, you will manage the resource allocation and development of solution architects, optimising their performance and ensuring the successful delivery of … to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solution architecture, and advocate for their adoption within Primark • Represent the Solution Architecture Practice as part of the Strategy & Architecture Leadership Team, including within the Architecture Design Authority • Be the owner for any architectural and project risks and/or issues throughout the lifecycle of any delivery projects More ❯

and forward-thinking Senior Manager to join our Strategic Workforce & Organisational Design team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping Sky's long-term workforce strategy and leading organisational design initiatives that support our transformation agenda. You'll work at the intersection of data, strategy, and people - helping to build the future capabilities Sky … fit for purpose, agile, and effective. What you'll do: Lead the development and delivery of Sky's Strategic Workforce Plan, aligning future skills and capabilities with long-term business strategy. Drive Organisational Design and Effectiveness initiatives to support transformation programmes and evolving business needs. Partner with senior leaders and the People Directorate to shape and embed Sky … s integrated People Strategy. Translate workforce data and insights into compelling business cases and measurable actions that influence executive decision-making. Build and evolve core strategic workforce solutions in collaboration with People Ops, Tech, and Group teams. Maintain a strong external perspective, bringing in best practices, benchmarks, and innovation to continuously improve our approach. Provide expert guidance on strategic More ❯

inputs for the Ariba solution Engage with internal stakeholders across Commercial/Procurement, Digital, Finance, ERP Programme, and AOCD. Ensure alignment and buy-in from senior leadership and wider business teams. Full collaboration with our SI partner. Develop and execute a robust business change strategy focussing on both suppliers and internal users. Lead supplier onboarding and engagement More ❯

Reporting to the Head of Global Business Services, the GBS Service Management Lead is a critical enabler of GBS success. As a senior member of the GBS team, the Service Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the operational performance of the partners, ensuring alignment with business needs, and driving continuous improvement across service delivery. Acting as the key … interface between the GBS operations and the business stakeholders, this senior member of the GBS function is responsible for Monitoring and reporting on the operational service and performance (against agreed KPIs, OLAs/SLA). Measuring and tracking service demand and consumption, monitoring trends and ensuring the partner remains responsive to changing business need. Monitoring innovation/impact … and OLAs. Maintain an accurate and current service catalogue to enable effective demand management and support stakeholder engagement Analyse service demand and consumption trends to ensure responsiveness to evolving business needs. Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into service health. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Monitor the impact of innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with partners to identify More ❯

ABM campaigns. Utilize data analysis to assess the effectiveness of various Marketing journeys, identify areas for improvement and optimize performance. Provide strategic recommendations based on data insights to influence business strategies and enhance overall performance. Work collaboratively with the rest of the Marketing Data and Analytics team and provide technical guidance to junior team members We are looking for … people who: Proven experience as a Data Analyst, with strong proficiency in using complex SQL queries to analyze and manipulate large datasets to address real-world business challenges Significant experience working in a data analyst role, with CRM tools like Sales Force and data objects like leads, opportunities, lead scores and customer-centric metrics. Strong analytical and problem-solving More ❯

resources, development/baselining of delivery plans. using existing Source to Pay process review materials together with identifying further inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities. Develop and execute a robust business change strategy focusing on both suppliers and internal users. Oversee data migration, cleansing, transformation and validation activities, ensuring business sign-off at each stage. Define and track … end technology-enabled procurement and sourcing transformations , with direct accountability for delivery and outcomes. Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and ERP integration , ensuring alignment of technology with business objectives. Strong leadership in stakeholder engagement and executive communication , driving consensus and managing expectations at C-level and operational levels. Extensive experience in data governance, supplier enablement, and organisational … data analytics and data migration initiatives. Specialised expertise in SAP Ariba , with multiple successful implementations in regulated and utility sectors , delivering compliance, efficiency, and process optimisation. Qualifications Degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field. SAP Ariba certification or equivalent experience preferred. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) is desirable. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary More ❯

leads, and vendors to ensure all functional and technical changes are thoroughly validated and deployed with minimal disruption, upholding strict quality and governance standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Management Strategy Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules for Oracle Fusion Cloud releases, including the management of Oracle's quarterly updates and P2T refreshes. Oversee all test phases … unit, system, integration, regression, UAT , and performance testing. Manage the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts using tools like Oracle OATS, Selenium, or similar. Coordinate UAT sessions with business users and manage defects through closure using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps . 2. Release Governance & Execution Own the release calendar and manage the end-to-end release … relevant Oracle Cloud modules . Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for ERP testing. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and integrations (OIC). A strategic, business-oriented mindset focused on value creation and efficiency. More ❯

A global market leading technology business are looking for a Head of Global P2P to lead their offshore P2P shared services function consisting of a large global P2P team based across 2 overseas locations. This role will lead and drive the transformation and improvement of P2P processes and systems. This is a senior leadership role requiring an experienced Head … the direction for transformation projects, including leading P2P aspects for the unified ERP programme and finance roadmap initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders across the business to drive process improvements. Act as a key influencer to effect change in upstream processes and support integrated business strategies. Collaborate closely with Treasury, IT, Finance, and other More ❯