Interim Corporate Strategy Director
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

London
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
Your new companyYou'll be joining a high-growth, digitally-focused group operating across sectors. The organisation partners with some of the world's most forward-thinking brands and is known for its commitment to innovation, strategic transformation, and responsible growth. With a diverse portfolio of specialist agencies, the group is evolving rapidly and now seeks a senior strategic leader to help shape its next chapter.Your new roleIn this role, you will:Drive Corporate Strategy:Develop and evolve the group's strategic roadmap, using advanced analytics, market intelligence, and emerging technologies to anticipate shifts and identify opportunities.Align Group Priorities:Bring coherence to the organisation's messaging and strategy by working closely with brand leads to ensure plans ladder up to group level ambition.Champion Innovation & Growth:Scout and shape new pathways for expansion from partnerships and emerging ventures to strategic acquisitions and opportunities.Strengthen Risk & Sustainability Thinking:Collaborate with central teams to ensure strategic initiatives are resilient, responsible, and aligned with long-term sustainable growth.Build Strategic Capability:Provide leadership and mentorship to strategy practitioners across the group, fostering a consistent, high-performing strategic culture.Support M&A Strategy & Execution:Partner with finance and the M&A team to define capital allocation priorities and oversee the full lifecycle of acquisition projects.What you'll need to succeed A strong background in corporate strategy, consulting, strategic planning, or group-level transformation.Ability to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable strategic insight.Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders across multiple functions.Skilled at



