14 of 14 Permanent Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Thames Valley

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Paid Search Specialist

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45,000
most important digital growth channels, driving more customers to order through our website and app. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll have the freedom to shape the PPC roadmap and work directly with platform partners such … focused on delivering measurable business results The opportunity to develop your expertise across search, measurement, AI and digital marketing Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making across a nationally recognised brand Direct access to leading platform partners including Google and Microsoft, with opportunities to participate in beta programmes ...

Finance Systems Business Partner

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
within a project-based, international or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous. A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. What you'll get in return As the successful candidate, you will receive: £55,000-£60,000 annual ...

IT Manager

Hiring Organisation
Principal Medical Limited
Location
Bicester, OX26 3HA, United Kingdom
Salary
£60000.00
face of IT. Work collaboratively with the Associate Director, IT and Digital Transformation, to ensure operational delivery aligns with strategic direction. Liaise with external partners including General Practice IT support providers, NHSmail, and other third-party service providers. Reporting to the Associate Director Report on key processes, systems … manage the new Helpdesk System, ensuring it is adopted, effective, and provides useful management data on support performance. Role Purpose The Service Manager provides strategic leadership and authoritative oversight of a complex service portfolio, ensuring services are resilient, high performing, future-focused, and aligned with organisational priorities. Operating ...

Transformation Programme Manager

Hiring Organisation
JSS
Location
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Shared services Acquisition integration Multi-site or international organisations Personal Characteristics Resilient and adaptable Delivery focused Pragmatic problem solver Strong communicator Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution ...

Product Manager - Agent Experience

Hiring Organisation
Pertemps Thames Water
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 65,000 Annual
strategic Product Manager who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into real business outcomes? Do you enjoy leading transformational change, solving complex challenges, and delivering products that make a genuine difference to customers and colleagues? At Thames Water, we're looking for an exceptional Product Manager (Agent Experience … full product lifecycle, from defining the vision through to delivery and continuous improvement. Create and deliver a clear product vision and roadmap aligned to strategic business objectives. Lead the development and evolution of agent-facing products that deliver measurable value. Prioritise initiatives using customer insight, operational performance data ...

Head of Product - EV Charging

Hiring Organisation
Gerrell & Hard
Location
Bicester, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£85,000
bringing products into new international markets would be advantageous. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly. Able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution. The Person You'll be naturally curious, commercially astute and opportunity-focused. You won't wait for opportunities to appearyou … help shape that future. Why Join? Play a key role in shaping the future direction of a growing business. Direct access to founders and strategic decision-making. Work on innovative products combining hardware, software and services. Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. 9-day fortnight ...

Public Health Lead - Intelligence and Insight

Hiring Organisation
Slough Borough Council
Location
Slough, SL1 2EL, United Kingdom
Salary
£54556.00 to £60085.00
improvement of health intelligence, insight and research programmes across Slough. The postholder will provide expert analysis, interpretation and evidence-based advice to support strategic planning, commissioning, policy development and service improvement across the Council and wider health and care system. The role focuses on embedding an insight-informed decision … improve health and wellbeing outcomes for residents. A key part of the role is leading health intelligence products and programmes, including the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, and ensuring high-quality data and analysis are used to inform public health priorities and wider Council strategies. The postholder will manage ...

VodafoneThree - Network Performance & CX Authority

Hiring Organisation
VodafoneThree
Location
West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full Time
market, improve Net Promoter Score, and reduce churn-ensuring customer feedback directly informs network performance improvements. The role also supports VF3's strategic goals, including Best Network and NNS campaigns, through activities such as physical MSVs, ECC support, and NTQ planning. Collaboration is key, with regular interaction across vendors … coverage planning (e.g. Atoll), and optimisation. Proven ability to analyse network statistics, drive trial logs, and KPIs to improve performance in a multivendor environment. Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Effective stakeholder management and collaboration across cross-functional and virtual teams. ...

VP of People

Hiring Organisation
Dexory
Location
Wallingford, England, United Kingdom
support scale and compliance. Ensure adherence to UK and international employment legislation and regulatory standards. Optimise HR technology, data analytics, and reporting to inform strategic decision-making. Talent, Performance & Leadership Development Architect and embed high-impact performance management frameworks that drive accountability and results. Lead succession planning and leadership … development to strengthen organisational capability. Oversee employee lifecycle excellence, with a focus on onboarding, engagement, and retention. Partner with Talent leadership on strategic workforce planning and global hiring initiatives. Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience Champion a high-performance, values-led, and inclusive culture. Lead engagement strategy and organisational health diagnostics. ...

Business Development Manager

Hiring Organisation
EMPLOYAL LTD
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£35,000
Business Development Manager Remote* (one day in the office each week) Up to £40,000 £400* Car Allowance Uncapped Commission (OTE £65,000) Do you enjoy hunting for new business and taking full ownership of ...

Computing Teacher

Hiring Organisation
Academics
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£34,398 - £52,490 per annum
**Permanent position** Position: Computing/ICT Teacher Start: September 2026 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Computing/ICT, to join a successful and dynamic department ...