126 to 150 of 207 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the North of England

Head of Product

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
insurance (includes Vitality membership). 4x salary life cover. Perk Pal retail discounts. Regular virtual and in-person social events. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for writing high-scale, secure, cloud native software, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and help shape the future ...

Principal AI Engineer - Microsoft Azure AI Foundry (Contract)

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Strong understanding of enterprise security and cloud governance. Ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into production-ready enterprise architectures. Hands-on engineering capability alongside strategic architectural thinking. Strong understanding of AI platform scalability, reliability and cost optimisation. Ability to establish technical standards, patterns and governance frameworks. Excellent communication skills ...

Product manager

Hiring Organisation
Vitality Corporate Services Limited
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
London Office or Stockport Office.Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Strategic and commercially astute Thrives in ambiguity Highly collaborative and influential What this role is all about: As an Internal sales Product Manager, there … ensure focus on the most valuable opportunities and clear outcomes Youlloperateas part of a cross-functional product teamwho use SAFe agile, combining product thinking, data, and collaboration to solvereal businessand user problems.This means: Framing problems before jumping to solutions Using experimentation/insight over assumption Balancing commercial impact with ...

Product manager

Location
Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Office or Stockport Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Strategic and commercially astute Thrives in ambiguity Highly collaborative and influential What this role is all about: As an Internal sales Product Manager, there … most valuable opportunities and clear outcomes You'll operate as part of a cross-functional product team who use SAFe agile, combining product thinking, data, and collaboration to solve real business and user problems. This means: Framing problems before jumping to solutions Using experimentation/insight over assumption Balancing ...

Head of Commercial

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
infrastructure, including familiarity with technology-related government/CCS frameworks and experience of purchasing via this route. MCIPS qualification. Experience negotiating high-value contracts. Strategic thinking with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday; hybrid working is available. … Park, just outside the city centre. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. ...

SEO Director

Location
North East, England, United Kingdom
content, topical authority and digital PR contribute to organic growth. Experience using SEO and analytics platforms to interrogate data, identify opportunities and make strategic decisions. Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing an SEO team. The ability to move comfortably between the detail and the bigger picture. You should … entire career managing people either. If you're a seriously strong SEO who has naturally become the person others turn to for technical and strategic direction, this could be a good step. The important thing is that you can combine technical credibility, strategic thinking and leadership . ...

Head of SEO

Hiring Organisation
BMC Recruitment Group Ltd
Location
Gateshead, Derwent Haugh, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £65000/annum
content, topical authority and digital PR contribute to organic growth. Experience using SEO and analytics platforms to interrogate data, identify opportunities and make strategic decisions. Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing an SEO team. The ability to move comfortably between the detail and the bigger picture. You should … entire career managing people either. If you're a seriously strong SEO who has naturally become the person others turn to for technical and strategic direction, this could be a good step. The important thing is that you can combine technical credibility, strategic thinking and leadership . ...

Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
experienced and values-led Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal executive role, providing strategic leadership across finance, corporate services and organisational infrastructure. You'll help ensure we have the financial strength, systems, resources and resilience needed to achieve our ambitions … development and ensuring we remain financially strong, well-governed and ready for the future. About you: We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with strong operational leadership. You will be: A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) An experienced senior finance leader ...

Accounting and Business Insights Graduate Scheme (West Yorkshire)

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
insight for senior leaders. Across the programme, you’ll get a 360° view of how finance powers the bank, work on projects with real strategic impact, and be part of tech‐driven transformation that’s redefining what a modern finance function can do. What it really takes to succeed … Confidence to speak up – you’ll need to share views, challenge thinking and contribute ideas, even when you’re early in your career Curiosity to dig deeper – asking “why?” and not settling for surface‐level answers Proactivity – taking ownership, spotting opportunities and driving things forward without being asked Resilience ...

Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services

Hiring Organisation
BIMM University
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
identify opportunities to use technology, automation and AI to enhance the student and colleague experience and support innovation across the University. This role combines strategic leadership with technical oversight, ensuring digital services continue to evolve in ways that are sustainable, well-governed and responsive to organisational needs. What … ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience managing technology suppliers, software vendors and external delivery partners. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess priorities and make informed decisions. The postholder will be based within a commutable distance ...

Head of Digital / AI / Platform Services

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
identify opportunities to use technology, automation and AI to enhance the student and colleague experience and support innovation across the University. This role combines strategic leadership with technical oversight, ensuring digital services continue to evolve in ways that are sustainable, well-governed and responsive to organisational needs. What … ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience managing technology suppliers, software vendors and external delivery partners. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to assess priorities and make informed decisions. Why Apply? Our client is a values-led organisation, meaning their ...

Lead AI Architect: End-to-End AI Systems & Strategy

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
will collaborate with data science and product teams to ship reliable, secure AI solutions that scale across business units. The role focuses on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and implementing governance, security, and cost-aware patterns in a fast-moving environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Data Architecture Lead — Hybrid (Leeds/London)

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
leadership, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable analytics. Based in Leeds or London with hybrid working and flexible hours, the role emphasizes strategic thinking, team development, and delivering high-quality architectural artefacts across the data lifecycle. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior DFIR / Incident Response / Digital Forensics

Location
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‐specific technical skills. The successful candidate will be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall). #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Service Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology capabilities, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based in Knutsford. Purpose of the role ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Barclays
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology capabilities, as well as job-specific technical skills. The location of your role is Knutsford. SummaryLocation: Knutsford, Radbroke HallType: Full time ...

Cryptography Operations Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Barclays
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Location of you role is Knutsford. SummaryLocation: Knutsford, Radbroke HallType: Full time ...

Head of Information Technology

Location
Prudhoe, England, United Kingdom
international operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced IT leader who enjoys being close to the business, making things happen and balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. You’ll have the scope to shape how we use technology, data, automation and AI as we continue to grow ...

Business Development Manager - Security Sector

Hiring Organisation
Bowdon Associates Limited
Location
Openshaw, Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 38,000 - 52,000 Annual
products is particularly desirable. You will take ownership of your sales pipeline, working closely with internal product specialists, manufacturers and suppliers, and thinking strategically about how we can help customers reduce costs and improve efficiency. With a hunter mentality and a proven track record of winning new business ...

Security Architect

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and frameworks - ensuring we remain one step ahead. Requirements You're a strategic thinker with hands‐on technical depth, able to balance business needs with security excellence. 5+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 in security ...

Solicitor - Commercial Contracts

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
future-focused environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the head of the department and other senior leaders to help shape the strategic direction of the commercial team, leveraging innovative approaches to stay ahead of competitors. You will play an integral role in business development initiatives, identifying ...

Business Development Manager (Embedded or Display Tech focussed)

Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
EMEA region. This is a remote role based in the UK, with regular travel across Europe. You will collaborate with sales teams and strategic suppliers to identify new opportunities, drive revenue growth, and support innovative embedded solutions across a diverse customer base. What You’ll Do Driving new business … training and development efforts to build internal knowledge of embedded tech applications. Tracking pipeline opportunities, customer visits, and sales data to support forecasts and strategic planning. About You Proven experience in embedded/display technology sales or business development, ideally in a distributor or design-led environment. Strong knowledge ...

Retail Media Manager - Amazon PPC / DSP

Hiring Organisation
Sphere Digital Recruitment
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Associate Director to help lead the next phase of growth. This is a senior client-facing role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and inspire teams to deliver outstanding results. You'll take ownership of key commerce accounts, acting as a trusted partner … Commerce, eCommerce or Retail Media Proven success managing complex client relationships Deep understanding of campaign activation, optimisation and measurement across commerce platforms A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach when required Previous leadership or people management experience Strong commercial awareness and project management skills Why this role ...

Partner Acquisition Lead (Mortgages & Savings)

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Partner Acquisition Lead (Mortgages & Savings) Role : Partner Acquisition Lead (Mortgages & Savings) Location : Hybrid Essential : Acquiring Strategic Partners CTI is seeking to appoint a Partner Acquisition Lead (Mortgages & Savings) for a leading mortgage and savings provider. Responsibilities Executing our strategy for expanding partnerships to maximise revenue opportunities. Managing the daily … Experience in the fields of financial technology and/or mortgage and savings sectors. Focused on data and possess strong technological skills. Capable of strategic thinking in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Proven track record of fostering effective partnerships with leading companies. Background includes expertise in fintech ...

Head of Learning and Capability

Location
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
strategies, frameworks and development programmes that enable colleagues and leaders to perform at their best. This is a highly influential role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, ensuring learning initiatives are aligned to business priorities and future capability requirements across the Group. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver … Strong knowledge of learning technologies and digital learning solutions, with experience leveraging LMS platforms to deliver engaging and scalable learning experiences. Commercially minded and strategic, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical development solutions that improve performance and organisational capability. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills, with ...