26 to 50 of 56 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the North of England

Director of Digital

Hiring Organisation
Harvey Nash Plc
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Description We're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking Digital Leader to continually shape how technology improves lives across one of the UK's exemplar organisations. Harvey Nash are retained to support this exceptional opportunity. This is more than a senior technology role- it's an opportunity … lead digital transformation at a strategic level, influencing how services are designed, delivered, and experienced by residents, partners, and colleagues. You'll work closely with senior leaders, elected members, and stakeholders to ensure digital innovation drives better outcomes, delivers value for money, and supports long-term strategic vision. ...

Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Line Up Aviation
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£70/hour
Requirements: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability ...

Senior Java Developer

Hiring Organisation
Circle Recruitment
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£550 - £650 per day
approach. Openness to criticism and ideas. Draws value from collaboration with others. Actively seeks input from colleagues and values a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy. Strategic thinking and visioning. Able to understand and communicate the big picture and use it to prioritise and judge impact of smaller tasks ...

Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£0 - 70 per hour
Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps • Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery • Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance ...

MongoDB SRE: Build Resilient, Automated Systems

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
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. This role will be based in Knutsford. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Bid Writer

Hiring Organisation
Heywood
Location
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom
skilled in persuasive writing about software and technology solutions Has the ability to translate subject matter expertise into a compelling, client-friendly narrative Has strategic thinking and a sales mindset supporting the production of winning submissions. The role As bid writer, working with the Business Support function, your ...

Senior AI (Artificial Intelligence)/ML (Machine Learning) Engineer

Hiring Organisation
NHS Business Services Authority
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom
Salary
£57528.00 to £64750.00
Manager and AI Lead Key relationships and connections: 1. AI Lead2. Data Colleagues3. AI Team Person Specification Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills Essential A strategic thinker with a delivery mindset--able to scope, prioritise and drive AI initiatives effectively Strong intellectual curiosity and an inquisitive approach to emerging technologies … strategic challenges. Positive, proactive approach to teamwork and problem-solving. Personally motivated, proactive and resilient in navigating ambiguity and complexity. Committed to continuous professional development in AI and emerging technologies. Promotes best practices in coding, model development, and MLOps. Shares expertise and mentors colleagues and engineers. Excellent understanding ...

Proxy SME

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Chester, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £600 per day
translate high-level architectures into low-level, technically viable plans.Proficiency in deploying and manipulating dynamic routing protocols and firewall rules.Business analysis skills and strategic thinking capabilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge of the stock exchange and low-latency trading network connectivity.Ability to maintain focus in a dynamic business ...

Proxy SME

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £600/day
high-level architectures into low-level, technically viable plans. Proficiency in deploying and manipulating dynamic routing protocols and firewall rules. Business analysis skills and strategic thinking capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of the stock exchange and low-latency trading network connectivity. Ability to maintain focus ...

Proxy SME

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Chester, Cheshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
high-level architectures into low-level, technically viable plans. Proficiency in deploying and manipulating dynamic routing protocols and Firewall rules. Business analysis skills and strategic thinking capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of the stock exchange and low-latency trading network connectivity. Ability to maintain focus ...

VP, Product Owner — Enterprise Custody Platform

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
candidate will have substantial product owner experience, particularly in the financial services sector, and must be adept in agile methodologies. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong educational background, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Marketing Manager

Hiring Organisation
Identify Solutions
Location
York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £80,000 per annum
marketing exec level) Overseeing external partners/agencies where needed This is a hands-on, commercially focused role - ideal for someone who enjoys both thinking strategically and making things happen day-to-day. What they're looking for B2B SaaS or tech marketing experience (ideally SMB/high-volume ...

Head of External Reporting and Data Quality

Hiring Organisation
Nigel Wright Group
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £69,000 per annum
interpreted and trusted. Key requirements include: Strong experience within UK Higher Education Previous background within a data, management information, or data quality leadership role Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complexity into clear outcomes Strong understanding of student data lifecycle and structures Familiarity with student record systems such ...

Senior Enterprise Architect

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview The Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud is a strategic leadership role responsible for the design, governance, and implementation of enterprise-wide network and public cloud architectures. This position will drive the development and adoption … establishment of architecture standards and frameworks. Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards for global network and cloud domains. Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for physical, hybrid and multi‐cloud environments. Advise and consult with Product, Project, and Engineering teams on cloud adoption, network modernization ...

Retail Analytics Manager

Hiring Organisation
Matalan
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
gains, stakeholder satisfaction and team development About You Youre a commercially-minded analytics leader who is as comfortable in the detail as you are thinking strategically. You enjoy translating complex data into clear, actionable insight and have a natural curiosity to understand whats really driving performance. Youre confident working … tooling Experience working in or leading an embedded analytics model, partnering cross-functionally with stakeholders Strong prioritisation skills, balancing local business needs with central strategic goals Strategic thinker who understands the wider business impact of data and reporting decisions Confident communicator, able to translate technical insight into clear ...

Business Development Manager

Hiring Organisation
Construction Resources
Location
Hebron, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
property services, infrastructure, facilities management and public sector markets. Lead the identification, development, retention, and expansion of client relationships, supporting sustainable business growth through strategic account management, opportunity development, bid support and stakeholder engagement. Work closely with operational, commercial, bid, finance, marketing, and delivery teams to secure profitable contracts … teams to shape winning solutions. Support the development of project strategies, delivery methodologies, risk assessments and value propositions. Identify and prioritise opportunities based on strategic fit, probability of success and commercial return. Coordinate internal resources to maximise bid success rates. Bid & Proposal Support Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs ...

Head of Architecture

Hiring Organisation
Jobleads-UK
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
globally. You will be responsible for shaping the future direction of our systems, ensuring that both current and future needs are met through forward-thinking strategies, engineering excellence, and modern architectural practices. In this leadership role, you will lead and develop a team of Principal Software Engineers and Technical … distributed systems used by high‐volume, global user bases. Solid understanding of security, compliance, data privacy, and governance frameworks in enterprise SaaS environments. Strategic and forward‐thinking, with the ability to anticipate future technology and business needs. Highly collaborative, able to influence and align diverse stakeholders across engineering ...

Lead Business Analyst - Data

Hiring Organisation
Yorkshire Water
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
develop a team of up to 10 Business Analysts, offering clear support and guidance. Lead scoping, requirements gathering, and prioritisation for high-impact, strategic initiatives. Facilitate business change by translating requirements into actionable specifications for IT and operational solutions. Influence senior leadership to embrace process and organisational transformation. Build … models to identify opportunities for sustainable improvement. Secure stakeholder and customer sign-off for change and IT-related requirements. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver implementation plans across systems, processes, and behaviours. Select and apply the most effective business analysis tools ...

Lead Business Analyst - Water

Hiring Organisation
Yorkshire Water
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
customer journey. Where you fit in: As our Lead Business Analyst - Water, you will: Lead scoping, requirements gathering, and prioritisation for high-impact, strategic initiatives. Lead and develop a team of up to 10 Business Analysts, offering clear support and guidance. Facilitate business change by translating requirements into actionable … models to identify opportunities for sustainable improvement. Secure stakeholder and customer sign-off for change and IT-related requirements. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver implementation plans across systems, processes, and behaviours. Select and apply the most effective business analysis tools ...

Development Manager

Hiring Organisation
Eclipse IT Recruitment
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £60000/annum Plus bens
Software Development Manager Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Manager to join our team and work alongside the existing Development Manager to oversee and guide the development function. This role is ...

Senior Data Science & Analytics Manager

Hiring Organisation
Booking.com
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full Time
This job is with Booking.com, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. N.B. This role does not come ...

Strategy and Integration Manager

Hiring Organisation
Yorkshire Water
Location
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
innovative sourcing strategies, optimise supply chain performance, and ensure business priorities are translated into effective delivery plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic commercial professional looking to make a real impact within a complex infrastructure environment. Where you fit in: As our Strategy & Integration Manager you will … delivery requirements, building strong collaborative relationships across the organisation. Lead demand management activities by bringing together programme and portfolio requirements into a clear, strategic view of future needs. Provide insight-driven recommendations to support strategic investment, commercial and delivery decisions. Challenge and shape demand where appropriate to drive ...

Head of Innovation (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Hiring Organisation
Reed Technology
Location
Warrington, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
central to how they deliver smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient services. They are looking for a visionary Head of Innovation to drive forward-thinking strategies, unlock emerging technologies, and deliver real impact. This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to influence strategy, shape long-term investment decisions … Join? Play a key role in large-scale transformation and innovation programmes Work with cutting-edge technologies (AI, digital twins, data & analytics) Influence strategic investment and long-term business direction Hybrid working with strong work-life balance Inclusive, forward-thinking culture that supports growth and experimentation What ...

Customer Data Insights Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Ligentia
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
transform our data landscape, automating complex processes and empowering our Customer Experience teams to shift their focus from manual data entry to high-value strategic growth and customer retention. In this role, you will bridge the gap between backend data depth and frontend user experience. We need someone … reporting, ensuring data integrity on the back-end and an intuitive, exceptional UI/UX on the front-end. Data Integrity: Serve as the strategic lead for data requests to ensure global consistency and promote efficient, automated reporting habits. Innovation & AI: Leverage advanced analytics and AI to automate recurring ...

Lead Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
TPXImpact Holdings Plc
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£75,000
AboutTheRole WerelookingformultipleLeadTechnicalArchitectswhowillplayacentralroleinthesuccessfuldeliveryoftechnologyprojects.Youwillworkcloselywithclientsandinternalteamstounderstandcontext,co-designsolutions,andleadtechnicalteamsthroughproductdevelopment. Inthisrole,youwillleadarchitectureworkonclientprogrammes.Youwilldesignandoverseeend-to-endtechnologysolutionsthatarescalable,secure,user-centred,andethicallyresponsible.Thisroleinvolvestranslatingbusinessneedsintotechnologysolutions,creatingarchitectureartefacts,andsupportingclientstomakesustainableanduser-focusedtechnologychoices. Youmightbeaspecialistinaparticulartechnologydomainorplatform-suchaslegacysystemmigration,m365,Azure,GCP,AWS,dataplatformsorintelligentprocessautomation-butyouwillapplyatechnologyagnosticperspective. You'lloperateasatrustedadvisor,oftenleadingsmallerengagementsorplayingaseniorroleonlargerones,butmayalsoworksoloorcontributeasamemberofateamasneeded.Youwillbethesourceoftechnicaloversightandadviceforthewiderteamandfortheclient. Youwillalsosupportthedevelopmentofjuniorcolleagueswhilecontributingtopracticeimprovementandbusinessdevelopment. Wearecommittedtohavingapositiveimpactontheclientsandthecommunitiesweserve.Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfromwomen,disabled,Black,Asian,andMinorityEthniccandidatesandhistoricallyunder-representedgroups. ...