Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

51 to 75 of 371 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the UK excluding London

Solution Architect

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
audit, and data residency requirements. You may be 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 located at our Knutsford or Northampton office. Purpose of the role To … employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solution Architect

Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Barclays
audit, and data residency requirements. You may be 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 located at our Knutsford or Northampton office. Purpose of the role To … employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders … the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Snowflake Architect

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
AND Digital
help fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap. The Role: Principal: Snowflake As a Principal in the central Practice Area team you will be the strategic and technical authority shaping how AND delivers high-quality Snowflake solutions to our clients. As Europe's fastest growing Snowflake partner, having recently become Premier level partners, we have … grow internal capability, supporting ANDis with mentorship and coaching 2. Exploring client problems: Act as high level trusted advisor for our clients and provide expert guidance and influencing their thinking and ambitions Nurture your relationships to build your network on the client, building your understanding of the clients business, needs and challenges Bring the best of the Snowflake solution … Broad Technical Expertise: Expert-level knowledge, with hands-on proficiency in Snowflake and knowledge and expertise in methods and techniques across the data spectrum from warehousing to AI tooling Strategic Thinking & Vision: Able to connect data and technology capabilities to overarching business strategies, develop long-term technology roadmaps, and maintain a "big picture" perspective Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Cyber Security Programme Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Tenth Revolution Group
Are you an experienced Cyber Security Programme Manager looking for your next challenge? We're working with a global organisation seeking a strategic leader to drive a multi-year, enterprise-wide cyber security transformation. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex security initiatives, working closely with an external partner and collaborating … depth frameworks. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executive leadership and technical teams. Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, and managing third-party suppliers. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Rewards & Benefits Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience Discretionary bonus 8% non-contributory pension Private medical insurance Several flexible voluntary benefits More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 per annum
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Solution Director: Snowflake

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
AND Digital
with mentorship and coaching Act as high level trusted advisor for equivalent c-suite in area of expertise (CPO/CTO/CDO) providing expert guidance and influencing their thinking and ambitions Nurture your relationships to build your network on the client, building your understanding of the clients business, needs and challenges Bring the best of the Snowflake solution … Broad Technical Expertise: Expert-level knowledge, with hands-on proficiency in Snowflake and knowledge and expertise in methods and techniques across the data spectrum from warehousing to AI tooling Strategic Thinking & Vision: Able to connect data and technology capabilities to overarching business strategies, develop long-term technology roadmaps, and maintain a "big picture" perspective Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Head of Delivery NGET

Wokingham, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
M Group
it? What will you be doing? Lead M Group Telecoms National Grid delivery capability (NGET/NESO), ensuring successful capital project execution across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and governance to meet business goals. Direct national delivery teams, champion safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Act as customer escalation point, aligning delivery with contractual and … strategic expectations. Build a high-performing, demand-responsive organisation. Own delivery forecasting, revenue, and margin targets. Ensure projects meet time, budget, quality, and service standards. Guide and develop project managers. Uphold governance and risk controls. Collaborate across finance, PMO, design, and engineering teams. Track KPIs and promote continuous improvement. Support long-term business planning with accurate forecasting. What youll … bring? Proven leadership in complex delivery programmes with strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement. Skilled in programme methodologies, risk, planning, and conflict management. Proficient in Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. Experience at Programme Manager or Head of level, managing £10m+ portfolios. Demonstrates integrity, resilience, collaboration, and customer focus. Qualified in MSP, PRINCE2, or Agile. Holds a relevant More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Head of Delivery NGET

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
M Group
it? What will you be doing? Lead M Group Telecoms National Grid delivery capability (NGET/NESO), ensuring successful capital project execution across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and governance to meet business goals. Direct national delivery teams, champion safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Act as customer escalation point, aligning delivery with contractual and … strategic expectations. Build a high-performing, demand-responsive organisation. Own delivery forecasting, revenue, and margin targets. Ensure projects meet time, budget, quality, and service standards. Guide and develop project managers. Uphold governance and risk controls. Collaborate across finance, PMO, design, and engineering teams. Track KPIs and promote continuous improvement. Support long-term business planning with accurate forecasting. What youll … bring? Proven leadership in complex delivery programmes with strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement. Skilled in programme methodologies, risk, planning, and conflict management. Proficient in Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. Experience at Programme Manager or Head of level, managing £10m+ portfolios. Demonstrates integrity, resilience, collaboration, and customer focus. Qualified in MSP, PRINCE2, or Agile. Holds a relevant More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principle Cyber Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
FOUNDATIONS EXECUTIVE SEARCH
delivering complex, high-availability services across multiple platforms. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Cyber Architect to lead the evolution of enterprise-wide security architecture—combining high-level strategic influence with hands-on engagement across key technology projects. This is a senior-level opportunity for an architect who thrives at the intersection of enterprise security uplift, cloud innovation … ensure the successful implementation of secure-by-design principles across critical projects. The role is especially suited to someone with deep expertise in cloud security (particularly AWS ), experience supporting strategic security uplift at an enterprise level, and a proven ability to work with technical and business stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable, and forward-looking architectural outcomes. Key Responsibilities Strategic … Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the development of internal security standards and foster a culture of security awareness and innovation. What You’ll Bring Skills & Attributes A strong mix of strategic thinking and technical credibility Ability to guide technical teams while influencing non-technical stakeholders Deep understanding of security architecture within large, complex enterprises Confident communicator with excellent documentation More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £85,000 - £102,500 per annum
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Trainer - Artificial Intelligence

Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Zenith People LTD
Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We work across various sectors, integrating strategic thinking with innovative training to help businesses deliver their strategy and future growth across the North East. As an Ofsted Rated Good provider and ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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AI Trainer

Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Zenith People
Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We work across various sectors, integrating strategic thinking with innovative training to help businesses deliver their strategy and future growth across the North East. As an Ofsted Rated Good provider and ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, we re committed to maintaining the highest standards of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Analytics & Insight Lead

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
VIQU IT Recruitment
tools such as Power BI, SAS, and Databricks. Experience setting governance frameworks and standards. Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills. Leadership experience mentoring data professionals and driving collaboration. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and insight skills. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Senior Legal Project Manager - London

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Circle Recruitment
leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong budgeting, analytical, and communication abilities. - Proven experience of developing legal solutions for clients - Familiarity with legal tech and AI tools is a plus. - Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. - Legal or project management qualifications (e.g. APM, or LPM certifications) Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end project management for high-value legal More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 per annum
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Lead Delivery Manager

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Yolk Recruitment
complex projects and stakeholder expectations. Experience in budgeting, contracting, and supplier management. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS/Welsh healthcare systems and terminology. Membership in Agile professional bodies. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker and pragmatic problem-solver. Excellent communicator, capable of managing sensitive and complex discussions. Metrics and outcomes-driven with a user-centred mindset. Champion of positive team culture and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Category Manager - Cloud & Information Security Procurement

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
WTW
with a clear data stewardship mindset—comfortable owning metadata, templates, and reporting to drive decisions. Solid understanding of supplier risk workflows and partnering with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy and BCM. Strategic and analytical thinker who converts insight into pragmatic commercial actions; excellent written and verbal communication, with a positive and “can do” approach to their work. Nice to Have: Working More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Head of Client Insight & Business Intelligence

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Norfolk Capsey
Are you a strategic, data-driven leader ready to make a real impact? We are looking for a Head of Client Insight and Business Intelligence to join a forward-thinking, international professional services firm. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a comprehensive client insight and business intelligence function that directly informs strategic business development … insight professionals Experience • Proven experience in a senior data analysis, research or client insight role • Ideally from an international law firm or professional services environment • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking • Highly proficient with tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Microsoft Dynamics, Vuture, HubSpot, Google Analytics, etc. • Excellent communicator, capable of presenting confidently to senior stakeholders and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Head of Resource Management (ITIL-Aligned)

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Operations Resources
Job Title: Head of Resource Management (ITIL-Aligned) Role Summary: The Head of Resource Management is responsible for the strategic planning, allocation, and optimisation of resources across the organisation. This role ensures that human, technical, and financial resources are aligned with ITIL service management practices to support efficient service delivery, project execution, and operational continuity. Key Responsibilities: Strategic … in resource management, preferably in IT service environments. • Strong understanding of ITIL service lifecycle and practices. • Proficiency in resource management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planview). Skills & Competencies: • Strategic thinking and long-term planning. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Leadership and team-building capabilities. • Experience in budget planning and cost optimisation. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Senior Account Manager - CRM

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
INTEC SELECT LIMITED
selling/cross selling, financial ownership (budgets, reporting, revenue targets) and client facing capabilities. Core Responsibilities Manage and grow key client relationships as the main point of contact Lead strategic CXM/CRM initiatives aligned with client goals Identify upsell, cross-sell, and new business opportunities Oversee end-to-end project delivery , ensuring on-time and on-budget completion … account team members and support team collaboration Ideal Candidate Profile Senior Account Management experience (CXM, CRM, or digital marketing preferred) Proven success in managing and expanding client accounts Strong strategic thinking, project management, and analytical skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with CRM platforms and client-focused solutions Proactive, self-motivated, with passion for delivering great More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
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Regional Sales Director

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
ll lead a team of Regional Account Managers, guiding them to deliver exceptional client retention, service expansion, and high-margin growth. This is a high-impact leadership role where strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and relationship management come together to shape our regional success. The Company The company act as a strategic partner to 2,000 business by … performance against revenue and gross profit targets Lead and develop a high-performing team of Account Managers Set clear KPIs and performance objectives across growth, retention, and forecasting Build strategic growth plans for key accounts, identifying whitespace and expansion opportunities Support proposal development and deal structuring to ensure profitability Act as a senior contact for strategic client relationships … including C-suite engagement Organised and data-driven, with CRM and forecasting experience Confident communicator and hands-on leader Desirable: Experience shaping regional go-to-market strategies Familiarity with strategic sales methodologies Degree in Business, IT, or a related field Benefits Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Ongoing learning More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £85,000
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Head of Architecture

Woking, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
IO Associates
BAE Systems, Leonardo), and vendors to deliver innovative, interoperable IT architectures. Conduct architecture risk assessments, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, NIS2, and GDPR for defence-grade systems. Act as a strategic advisor, briefing senior MOD executives (e.g., Joint Forces Command, Defence Digital) on architecture roadmaps and solutions. Mentor and build high-performing architecture teams to support long-term MOD objectives. … DevSecOps. Strong knowledge of MOD frameworks (e.g., JSP 440/604, NCSC guidelines, MODAF, TOGAF). Professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF 9.2, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL) highly desirable. Exceptional strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience briefing military leadership and senior executives. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Group Head of IT

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
Michael Page (UK)
secure, scalable, and efficient systems while managing IT operations, governance, cybersecurity, data strategy, compliance and costs. Client Details A leading construction and building materials company in the UK. Description Strategic Leadership: Execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the organisation's overall objectives and translating it into actionable goals Lead digital transformation initiatives and projects to enhance operational efficiency … operations across multiple sites or business units is highly desirable. Desirable Knowledge of the heavy building materials, logistics and construction industry Experience of the IFS ERP system. Key Skills: Strategic thinking and business acumen Strong leadership and people management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Project management and vendor negotiation Extensive change management experience Expertise in enterprise systems (e.g. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Analyst - Supply Chain

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Holland & Barrett International Limited
business functions, and a central Business Intelligence team focused on cross-functional reporting and performance enablement. Together with our Data Engineering and Data Science colleagues, we make data a strategic lever to achieve H&B's goals. As a Supply Chain Analyst in the Core Business Analytics team, you'll partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Commercial … specific questions to understand your approach to relevant challenges An interview with the Hiring Manager to explore your experience and motivations A case study to demonstrate problem-solving and strategic thinking A follow-up review to delve deeper into your insights and approach Short conversations with team members to assess team fit and working style #LI-Hybrid#LI-CM1 More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Senior Product Owner

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water
cross-functional teams and aligning senior stakeholders with differing views. Strong understanding of agile and lean practices, with experience of continuous delivery across multi-department or supplier-led programmes. Strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure, with the ability to manage risks, costs, and impacts effectively. Additional strengths, such as water industry knowledge, line management, or project management More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Programme Manager

Bristol, United Kingdom
Vocative Consulting
governance, financial management, and reporting within a complex organisation. • Experience in a complex multi-site environments is advantageous. • Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, ITIL) desirable. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with the ability to align programme delivery to organisational goals. • Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Resilient and adaptable leader with a solutions More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90000/annum Superb Benefits
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Programme Manager

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Vocative Consulting
governance, financial management, and reporting within a complex organisation. • Experience in a complex multi-site environments is advantageous. • Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, ITIL) desirable. Personal Attributes • Strategic thinker with the ability to align programme delivery to organisational goals. • Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. • Resilient and adaptable leader with a solutions More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 90,000 Annual
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Lead Software Engineer Manchester Hybrid £110K

Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Interquest
pipelines • Other: Third-party API integrations About You • Extensive experience in Java backend development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £10,000 - £11,000 per annum
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Strategic Thinking
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£32,825
25th Percentile
£55,447
Median
£72,500
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£95,000