20 strategic lead jobs found

Job Advertisement: Strategy & Business Case Lead (Retail Media Transformation) Are you ready to lead a game-changing transformation in the retail media landscape? Our client, a prominent player in the retail sector, is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Strategy & Business Case Lead to spearhead their retail media transformation program. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for turning strategic visions into actionable roadmaps, we want to hear from you! Engagement Details: Duration: Approximately 16 weeks Engagement Type: Daily rate plus a delivery bonus linked to successful completion of project deliverables (15-25 days around weeks 11 to 13) Location: Hybrid / London IR35 Status: OutsideRole Overview: In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of developing a comprehensive transformation roadmap for our client's retail media initiatives. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across finance, operations, technology, and...

Head of Communications East London | Hybrid Rate: £610.19 per day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 hours per week Role Summary This senior leadership role will play a pivotal part in driving strategic communications, supporting organisational change, enhancing reputation management, and embedding a more proactive and aligned communications function. Working closely with the Communications and Campaigns leadership team, you will provide senior-level communications support, oversee key projects linked to significant service changes, and help shape the future direction of internal and external communications activity across the organisation. What you will do as Head of Communications ·Lead project management and team coordination activities related to reputation management and public consultations concerning significant service changes. ·Deputise for and support the Communications and Campaigns...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most loved food brands as Global Social Media Manager on a 12-month maternity cover Fixed Term Contract. This well-established, market-leading FMCG business is looking for a talented and proactive social media professional to lead its global social strategy from its UK headquarters just minutes from the M25/A13 corridor. Global Social Media Manager - Maternity Cover (12 Months) | Hybrid - 3 Days/Week in the office, 2 days Working from home. | Competitive Salary Reporting to the Digital Lead, the Social Media Manager will take ownership of social media strategy across UK and global markets - including key territories such as Australia, New Zealand and Germany - working alongside a Social Media Executive and agency partners to drive brand awareness, engagement and conversions worldwide. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing comprehensive global social media strategies Leading and aligning the...

The Portfolio Group are proudly partnered with a global business specialising within the Media industry, and we are looking for a Business Operations Coordinator to support their business goals. You will have minimum 2 years' experience in business operations, analytical, project experienced and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract. The Business Coordinator will act as a business advisor, ensuring efficient and prudent use of resources. The primary goal is to manage business related functions, enabling executive management, department heads, and production staff to focus on editorial responsibilities. Additional or modified responsibilities may be assigned as needed, provided they remain within the scope of business operations and strategic support. This role does not extend to providing personal or executive assistant support to leadership. This is a 12-month contract Key Responsibilities Partner with management and colleagues to establish...

The Marketing Manager / Marketing Lead - FMCG will lead strategic initiatives and oversee marketing campaigns for a household brand within the FMCG sector. This contract position will run for 6 Months, and the successful candidate will be involved in innovation, pipeline development, brand activation and communications; and should have strong experience within the FMCG sector. This role is based in Berkshire, requesting 2 or 3 days in the office per week. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation operating in the FMCG sector with global brands and a strong innovation pipeline. Description The successful Marketing Manager / Marketing Lead FMCG will... Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned with business goals. Oversee the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency. Drive marketing innovation strategy: Lead the development and execution of forward-looking product innovation...

The Portfolio Group are proudly partnered with a global business specialising within the Media industry, and we are looking for a Business Operations Coordinator to support their business goals. You will have minimum 2 years' experience in business operations, analytical, project experienced and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. This is a 12-month contract. The Business Coordinator will act as a business advisor, ensuring efficient and prudent use of resources. The primary goal is to manage business related functions, enabling executive management, department heads, and production staff to focus on editorial responsibilities. Additional or modified responsibilities may be assigned as needed, provided they remain within the scope of business operations and strategic support. This role does not extend to providing personal or executive assistant support to leadership. This is a 12-month contract Key Responsibilities Partner with management and colleagues to establish...

Role: Communications and Engagement Specialist Sector: Public Sector Duration: Interim 8-12 weeks Location: Chesterfield Salary: Competitive Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Communications and Engagement Specialist to join our client based in Chesterfield. This role is offered on a part time, hybrid basis. The duties of the Communications and Engagement Specialist will include Lead the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies for sensitive, complex, and high-profile projects, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact. Build and maintain strong relationships with affected residents and communities, particularly in situations that are high-impact, emotive, or contentious. Provide expert communications support to local authorities and public sector organisations, aligning messaging with policy, regulatory, and political considerations. Manage complex stakeholder environments, engaging effectively with elected members,...

Interim Senior User Researcher / Service Designer June–September 2026 | £400–£500 per day | 3 days per week or full‑time | Mostly remote with some travel to Surrey A Surrey‑based housing provider is looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher or Service Designer to lead a focused, high‑impact programme of user research between June and September 2026. This is an interim role ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and deliver high‑quality insights at pace. You’ll be shaping a major piece of work to understand and improve the experiences of social housing tenants with diverse and complex needs, directly informing a new strategic approach to inclusive housing services. What you’ll be doing * Leading qualitative research with tenants, including those with a wide range of diverse needs * Conducting interviews and focus groups (approx. 8 interviews + 2 groups) * Developing 8 evidence‑based personas, refining existing drafts and creating...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Marketing Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: This post has a specific focus on leading and managing Luton DART's marketing activities to support the image and commercial viability of the operation and supporting Luton Rising's wider marketing and communications and engagement functions. This includes a particular focus on working with key partners to drive up patronage, managing the Luton DART brand and developing marketing and advertising initiatives and customer communication to generate usage and maintain reputation for excellence. Identify and seek sponsorship and marketing opportunities that can create additional revenue for the operation. The post has oversight across Luton Rising's marketing and communications channels and is responsible for developing engaging content to increase following, raise awareness of the company's activity and improve Luton Rising's reputation locally, regionally and...

Communications Specialist We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Communications Specialist to join their Corporate Affairs team. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across both internal and external communications within a fast-paced, project-led environment in the construction sector. 🔧 The Role In this role, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality communications content and PR activity across multiple channels and stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: * Working with internal teams to generate ideas and plan communications activity * Writing and producing engaging content for press releases, social media, internal communications and website updates * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to obtain approvals and ensure accuracy * Organising PR opportunities and supporting media activity on live construction sites * Visiting sites across the North East and...

The CRM Sales Manager will lead the use and optimisation of Salesforce to drive engagement, conversion, and overall recruitment performance across multiple brands. The role combines team leadership with CRM strategy, working cross-functionally to deliver a streamlined, data-driven customer journey and pipeline. Client Details A well-established, multi-brand organisation operating within a dynamic and commercially driven sector, focused on delivering high-quality customer experiences. The business is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong growth trajectory, and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Description Lead the use and optimisation of CRM systems to support customer engagement and improve overall commercial performance. Manage and develop a small team, driving performance and ensuring best practice across sales activity. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to align processes, systems, and strategy across the customer journey. Analyse...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to work for a great company in the East Grinstead, West Sussex area. This hybrid Commercial Data Analyst role requires an ASAP start and will initially be on a fixed-term contract basis. Salary: up to £70K Location: Hybrid working (2 days in the office) - East Grinstead Duration: 9 month FTC Commercial Data Analyst duties: Provide accurate and timely Management Information and performance reporting Identify and track core KPIs, build and distribute interactive dashboards Support commercial forecasting, demand phasing, yield and revenue Act as a lead for AI adoption across the marketing, commercial, and product teams to accelerate insight generation and deliver efficiencies Introduce and apply reusable predictive modelling using data-science techniques to support performance Create dynamic dashboards Evaluate multiple data sources to investigate complex business problems, draw out knowledge, and provide actionable...

Are you a data-driven Paid Search specialist with a passion for performance marketing and subscriber growth? We're partnering with a globally recognised entertainment and streaming business behind some of the world's most iconic brands, content franchises, and direct-to-consumer streaming platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing digital marketing team responsible for driving customer acquisition at scale across international markets. As a Paid Search Optimisation Specialist, you'll play a key role in developing, executing, and optimising paid search campaigns designed to drive subscription growth and maximise return on investment. You'll work alongside media strategists, analytics teams, and platform partners to deliver best-in-class performance marketing campaigns. Day to Day Own the strategy, execution, optimisation, and day-to-day management of Paid Search campaigns focused on customer acquisition. Manage and optimise campaigns across platforms...

Job title: Procurement Lead Location: Multiple Sites (hybrid) Contract Length: 6 months Hours per week: 37.5 Pay Rate : Negotiable on experience Overview This role is a key part in a newly established Project Procurement team with a focus on growth and future supply chain design and spend and transforming our regional procurement practices. The new team forms part of the UK & Ireland (UK&I) region's Operations, Innovation & Improvement team. In this role you are expected to pro-actively reach out to the business drive involvement in bid capture stages as well as live bid support. You are expected to develop and execute procurement strategies and plans as an integrated member of capture and bid teams. Not only will you support critical pursuits & bids on an individual basis producing necessary bespoke inputs as required, you will also support make/buy strategies to inform and build supply chain solutions for common/aggregated requirements derived from...

A growing global maritime company is seeking a communications professional to lead internal and external messaging, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and shape the company's voice during a period of expansion. Client Details Shipping business Description The Corporate Affairs Manager will lead communications strategy and operations to support the company's growth, with future scope across broader corporate affairs areas. The role oversees internal communications, manages external communications through agencies and stakeholders, supports brand development, executive messaging, and presentations, and strengthens stakeholder engagement and reputation. You will also oversee events and manage 2 comms specialists abroad Profile You must have private equity, financial services, oil, gas, shipping or energy experience Experience: Minimum 8 years in communications roles, ideally within global or at least regional organizations. Industry Contacts: Established network within...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Marketing Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: This post has a specific focus on leading and managing Luton DART's marketing activities to support the image and commercial viability of the operation and supporting Luton Rising's wider marketing and communications and engagement functions. This includes a particular focus on working with key partners to drive up patronage, managing the Luton DART brand and developing marketing and advertising initiatives and customer communication to generate usage and maintain reputation for excellence. Identify and seek sponsorship and marketing opportunities that can create additional revenue for the operation. The post has oversight across Luton Rising's marketing and communications channels and is responsible for developing engaging content to increase following, raise awareness of the company's activity and improve Luton Rising's reputation locally, regionally and...

CRM Marketing Manager Walton-on-Thames - Hybrid Working Up to £37,000 Flexi Hours Available Driving licence essential due to location An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and commercially minded CRM Marketing Manager to join a growing multi-site business with a strong national presence. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of CRM, digital campaigns and customer engagement strategies across multiple consumer brands. Working within a collaborative marketing team, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging customer journeys, improving retention and driving repeat business through data-led marketing activity. The Role Manage and deliver CRM and email marketing campaigns Build and optimise customer journeys and automated communications Analyse campaign performance and customer engagement data Support loyalty and membership initiatives Work closely with marketing, commercial and operational teams Help shape customer communications across...

Join Us as a Growth Marketing Manager! Are you passionate about transforming digital marketing strategies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where experimentation and creativity reign? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Growth Marketing Manager who will be pivotal in shaping the future of digital marketing. Pay rate: £500 per day Umbrella Duration: 6 months Location: Cheshire Working Pattern: hybrid 2 days per week flexible, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Start date: ASAP About the Role: As our Growth Marketing Manager, you will lead the charge in designing and executing innovative marketing strategies across various channels. Your deep expertise in paid social, especially on platforms like Meta and TikTok, will be crucial as you explore new avenues for growth through affiliate marketing and emerging platforms. What You'll Be Doing: Lead Cross Channel Growth Strategy & Testing Design and run structured experiments...

Project Communications Specialist Interim Contract - 6 Months-Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Project Communications Specialist to support the delivery of a major business change portfolio and help drive engagement, communication and adoption across a range of transformation projects. The Role Reporting to the PR & Communications Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies that support organisational change and transformation initiatives across the wider business change programme. You will work closely with programme and project managers to ensure communications are clear, engaging, timely and aligned to business objectives, helping stakeholders and employees successfully navigate change. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for change programmes and projects Create and manage communications plans across the project portfolio Deliver stakeholder engagement activities...

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead Certain Advantage are hiring for a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead based in Liverpool. This role is offered on an initial contract running through to early January 2027. This role is ideal for a senior simulation professional with extensive experience in production systems and process flow modelling, able to lead discrete event simulation (DES) activities from early concept stages through to production launch and ongoing optimisation. Your Responsibilities: Ensure models meet defined design scope, operating principles, and performance metrics Drive system optimisation, identifying cost avoidance opportunities and capturing best practices for wider deployment Apply strong product and process knowledge to ensure potential design and operational constraints are considered Coordinate and lead the communication of DES outputs through project reviews, design reviews, and dashboards Lead optimisation studies across different system...