Strategy Manager

Focus area: You will typically be assigned to a business area (John Lewis, Waitrose, or Group) for 6+ months at a time. The initial assignment for this role is expected to be for John Lewis. Working pattern: Hybrid. Strategy Managers typically spend 2-3 days a week at our London Head Office or other Partnership locations, with the remainder of the time working from home. Location: Strategy Experience: Significant experience in strategy consulting or a dedicated corporate strategy role, advising Director, Executive, and Board-level leaders. Framing Decisions: Experience in framing conclusions and recommendations using strategy theory and business understanding to enable quick, sound decision-making. Stakeholder Influence: A proven ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders at all levels, particularly at the Director, Executive and Board level. Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with experience in writing reports and presentations that are used at the highest levels of senior leadership. Self-Starter Mentality: Experience in working independently and leading strategy projects. A mix of both strategy consulting and in-house corporate strategy experience. Blended Experience: Retail Expertise: Significant experience in general merchandise and omnichannel retailing; experience with department stores is a bonus. Matrix Working: A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrix business environment.