<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Are you passionate about shaping long-term business success and turning strategic ideas into meaningful outcomes? We're looking for a Strategy Manager to join our Strategy &amp; Partnerships team and help define, evolve and deliver Holland &amp; Barrett's strategic ambitions. You'll work closely with our Group Strategy Director, members of the Senior Leadership Team, and Chief Strategy Officer, shaping our Three-Year Plan and leading priority strategy projects that influence decisions at the highest level.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">This role offers the opportunity to work across every function, bring insight-led thinking to big business challenges, and contribute directly to the future of one of the UK's most recognised health and wellness brands. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas genuinely shape the business, this could be the perfect next step.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> This is a hybrid role based in London (Chandos Street), with the requirement to be in the office at least two days per week.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt;">&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li>Lead parts of the annual strategic planning cycle, partnering with the business leads and finance to shape strategic projects, business cases and long-term roadmaps.&nbsp;</li><li>Drive alignment, decision-making and delivery across the Three-Year Plan (3YP).</li><li>Lead priority strategy projects from scoping through to delivery.</li><li>Identify relevant sources of data and insights, conduct analyses and develop clear recommendations.</li><li>Identify and assess new potential markets, opportunities, services and product areas for H&amp;B to explore&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare and facilitate cross-functional workshops and alignment sessions.</li><li>Prepare high-quality materials for the Executive Team, Board and shareholders.</li><li>Partner with functional teams to provide strategic support, constructively challenge and support decision-making.</li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">The Person:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><ul><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Experience in a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., Senior Associate, Consultant or Manager level) or equivalent in-house strategy team.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Proven ability to design, structure and deliver strategy projects from initial analysis to final recommendation.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience turning data and insights into clear, actionable decisions.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Confident influencing senior stakeholders, ideally at Executive or Senior Leadership Team level.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Experience preparing high-quality strategic documents or papers for senior audiences.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Commercial awareness gained in sectors such as retail, e-commerce, consumer, or digital health (preferred, not essential).</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills – able to distil complex information into simple, compelling narratives.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif;">Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and shifting between long-term and short-term work.</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Wellbeing &amp; Lifestyle Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Cash Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonus of up to 20%</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Life Assurance&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Private Virtual GP&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">FREE at-home blood test kit&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Holiday Purchase option&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pension Contribution&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Discounts &amp; Savings</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li>25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery&nbsp;</li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">£/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AND MORE!&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em><span data-teams="true">Holland and Barrett is an equal&nbsp;opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></em></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland &amp; Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland &amp; Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).</em></span></span></p></div></div>