Strategy Manager

Drive Thames Water’s long-term strategy -support the Head of Strategy to scope, develop and deliver strategic projects to support the long term delivery of our essential service for our customers, communities and the environment.

Part of this role is driving the thought leadership and strategic direction of our value framework. You should understand leading value framework implementation options and practices and how we can apply these to Thames Water.

Implementation - Create implementation plans to drive and track delivery of strategy.

Implement and iterate our Value framework - continue to develop, test, and embed our Value framework. Tell the story of Thames Water’s value contribution through different types of reporting and identifying opportunities to simplify and join up the reporting landscape.

Governance - Design and run appropriate governance, risk, and assurance processes to enable effective decision making and prioritisation in support of the strategy.

As Strategy Manager you will lead the development of strategic projects and turn them into reality across Thames Water. You will be a creative thinker who enjoys considering a wide range of options and influencing to achieve strategic alignment.

Communication and stakeholder engagement - Drive a regular cadence of engagement within the strategy communities of practice. Work with stakeholders to evolve and embed. Communicate effectively internally and externally about our strategy and public value framework.

Proactively monitor external trends - Proactively monitor external trends, both within the water industry and in wider society, understanding how these trends could / should impact strategy and the value framework.

We are seeking a collaborative leader who wants to help find solutions to the challenges we face, with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple teams and disciplines, and influence to gain consensus and buy in.

Working at Thames Water

• Highly delivery focused, translating vision into actionable plans, systemising and embedding ways of working.
• A creative thinker with the ability to see multiple options, pro-actively look for best practice, and to think laterally and outside the immediate context.
• Experience of project or programme management.
• Strategy leadership - proven track record of leading strategic projects from concept through to delivery, and a strong ability to shape and drive impactful strategy development.
• Experience in a strategy, commercial, or financial function within a corporate environment, or consultancy, with demonstrable benefit delivery.
• Experience of value reporting and options for implementation.
• Able to independently prepare compelling materials to support decision making on strategic topics.
• Proven record of data analytics and analysis.
• Thinks and operates in an agile way.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Working Pattern - 36 hours a week with options for flexibility if required

Location - Hybrid, Reading with some options to work at our different sites

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

This is a challenging, high profile opportunity, joining a company going through a positive turnaround plan, working within a dedicated, talented and supportive team.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Competitive salary- £70,000- £80,000 depending on experience.
• Car Allowance - £5,800.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Private Health Insurance.
• Performance-related pay plan: directly linked to both company and individual performance.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.