Strategy Lead - Oldbury

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To drive the strategic planning process, conduct market analysis, and develop high-impact initiatives that support the company's long-term growth and competitive advantage. This role involves translating high-level vision into actionable strategies and working across functions to ensure alignment and execution. Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility Strategic Planning Cycle Management: Lead the annual strategic planning cycle, including goal setting, prioritisation, and resource allocation. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend evaluation to identify new business opportunities and threats. Strategic Initiative Development: Develop detailed business cases, financial models, and implementation plans for strategic initiatives. Merger & Acquisition Activity: Evaluate and propose potential merger and acquisition targets focused on component parts of the operating model. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment: Collaborate with department heads and senior leadership to define strategic priorities and measure performance against key metrics. Customer and Colleague Focus: Ensure strategic development and planning delivers positive outcomes for customers and colleagues. Executive Reporting & Communication: Prepare and deliver clear, compelling presentations and reports on strategic findings and recommendations to the executive team. Project Monitoring & Risk Mitigation: Monitor the execution of strategic projects, identifying potential roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. Business Landscape Acumen: Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of the business landscape and emerging technologies. Data-Driven Culture Advocacy: Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation. Staff Mentorship & Development: Mentor staff on strategic frameworks and analytical techniques. Ad-Hoc Strategic Support: Perform ad-hoc analysis and support strategic initiatives as required by the Strategy & Transformation Director. Inform their own manager or another manager immediately of any imminent danger or faulty equipment Inform their own manager or another manager immediately of any defects to plant, equipment, structures, buildings or unsafe practices Report all accidents and incidents in accordance with company procedures and assist in any investigations Maintain and store correctly any Personal Protective Equipment provided for use Inform their own manager or another manager immediately of any imminent danger or faulty equipment Inform their own manager or another manager immediately of any defects to plant, equipment, structures, buildings or unsafe practices Remuneration and Benefits Package: £85,000 £11,000 car allowance or car 15% bonus Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme, based on individual and company targets and Private Medical Insurance As well as this we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few... Holiday trading Enhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Vitality at Work Free On Site Parking Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today

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