Head of Strategy

Life at Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment. 

Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble. 

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Why be a Head of Strategy at THG?

As a business, Ingenuity has some bold and ambitious plans when it comes to reshaping the eCommerce space globally. As a Head of Strategy, you will be playing a key role in helping those plans come to fruition. You’re going to get exposure to a range of stakeholders and cross functional teams, designing strategies and solutions, solving a range of problems whilst driving growth and innovation for Ingenuity clients.

As Head of Strategy, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategic Proposition Development: Delivery of client ecommerce propositions and business cases from proposal to implementation

Client Strategic Planning: Working with the customer success function to support in the development of client strategic growth plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.

Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and potential growth opportunities for the division.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Strategy Director and departmental heads to align strategies across the division and ensure successful execution of initiatives.

Innovation Leadership: Foster a culture of innovation within the team and division, encouraging creative thinking and the exploration of new business models and technologies.

 

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Proven experience in a senior strategy, consulting or similar role within the ecommerce industry or a related tech field.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and business development.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

 

What’s in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.