<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 2-3 days per week.</span></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>Experience in a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., Senior Associate, Consultant or Manager level) or equivalent in-house strategy team.</li><li>Proven ability to design, structure and deliver strategy projects from initial analysis to final recommendation.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience turning data and insights into clear, actionable decisions.</li><li>Confident influencing senior stakeholders, ideally at Executive or Senior Leadership Team level.</li><li>Experience preparing high-quality strategic documents or papers for senior audiences.</li><li>Commercial awareness gained in sectors such as retail, e-commerce, consumer, or digital health (preferred, not essential).</li><li>Excellent communication skills – able to distil complex information into simple, compelling narratives.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and shifting between long-term and short-term work.</li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: 'open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>WHAT WE OFFER:</strong></span></p><p><strong>Holidays</strong></p><ul><li>33 days, including bank holidays</li><li>Holiday purchase</li></ul><p><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing</strong></p><ul><li>24/7 Virtual GP access</li><li>Private medical insurance – single cover</li><li>Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a network of Mental Health First Aiders whenever you need support</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Financial Wellbeing</strong></p><ul><li>Workplace pension (salary sacrifice) with 5% employer contribution</li><li>Life assurance (2x salary, after 6 months' service)</li></ul><p><strong>Reward</strong></p><ul><li>Annual Bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 20%</li><li>£50 Colleague product allowance on Holland &amp; Barrett products (after 6 months' service)</li></ul><p><strong>Lifestyle &amp; Everyday Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Access to cashback and discounts from a wide range of retailers</li><li>25% colleague discount, available in store and online, with free delivery on online orders</li><li>Free Wellhub membership, with discounted access to gyms, studios and premium wellbeing apps</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</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>