Senior Strategy Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

UL/UEC is looking for a Senior Strategy Manager. This job is grade Hay 20.

Based at our Paddington site, you’ll act as a thought leader and coach within the Strategy and Corporate Development function, supporting the Head of Department in shaping and implementing the Group Strategic Plan. Ensure cross-functional and global collaboration to generate and progress opportunities for Urenco, and to monitor/drive associated activities, targets and outcomes to ensure delivery. Bring external expertise and a broad portfolio of experience to challenge traditional approaches and ways of working to help transform Urenco.

What you’ll do:

• Execute on multiple strategy or corporate development projects in parallel, prioritising in line with the business strategy and ensuring that internal resource is lined up to support on the projects (without having line management responsibility for that resource)
• Coach others to develop their strategic thinking and strategy toolkit, both within the function and in the broader business
• Manage senior stakeholders and communicate with a broad range of internal and external partners, including independently discussing strategic issues with C-Suite level
• Provide strategic challenge for business leaders whilst maintaining a constructive and collaborative approach
• Act as a source of expertise available to either execute, support, manage and/or drive key strategic projects forward
• Drive deal structuring, transaction management and engagement with external advisors in M&A processes 

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• ·       Project management and execution (essential)
• ·       Previous experience in a Tier One strategy consultancy, or equivalent experience in Corporate Strategy or Financial Services (essential)
• ·       Competency in strategic and analytical thinking; theory and practice (essential)
• ·       Interpersonal and cross-cultural team-working and collaboration skills (essential)
• ·       Demonstrate experience and ability in influencing senior management and managing conflict effectively
• ·       Expertise in due diligence/M&A processes and delivery

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  You will receive:

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
  • A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
  • Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
  • Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
    • The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
    • Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

We welcome your application before the closing date of 15^th August 2025.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.