Strategy & Operations Lead


Details:
  • Salary:
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Status: Full-Time
  • Location: Oxford
  • Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:

An exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and strategically focused professional to join an innovative and fast-growing business at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leadership to help shape business direction, drive strategic initiatives, strengthen key partnerships, and support the delivery of major growth opportunities. The position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can confidently operate across both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

The Role

You will work closely with leadership teams to identify, develop, and drive strategic opportunities across the business. From supporting high-level business discussions and partnerships through to project delivery, marketing strategy, and operational improvement, this is a varied role with genuine influence and progression potential. This opportunity offers exposure across strategy, operations, technology, communications, and business growth, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support and lead strategic business initiatives and growth projects

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners

Help drive business development opportunities and support commercial discussions

Manage strategic projects, timelines, priorities, and communication across teams

Support marketing campaigns, digital engagement, events, and brand visibility

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and technology

Translate ideas and discussions into clear actions, plans, and deliverables

Align projects and communication activities with wider business objectives

Work closely with leadership teams to support company priorities and execution

About You

Strong interest or background in technology, software, science, engineering, or mathematics

Naturally analytical with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills

Confident communicator, able to work with senior stakeholders internally and externally

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Experience supporting projects, business strategy, operations, or commercial initiatives

Able to think strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery focused

Strong attention to detail with the ability to simplify complex information

Previous leadership or mentoring experience would be beneficial

Why Apply?

High-impact role with genuine influence across the business

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

Broad exposure across strategy, operations, technology, and business growth

Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Excellent opportunity for long-term career development and progression

Applications are welcomed from ambitious and commercially aware professionals looking to take the next step within a dynamic and innovative environment. 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals

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