Strategy Manager

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We're now looking for a Strategy Manager to support and deliver strategic projects across the Guardian, helping shape future direction and collaborate with colleagues to achieve impact across the organisation.

About the Role

As part of the Strategy and Business Development team, and reporting to the Head of Strategy, you'll support the Guardian's long-term strategic thinking and execution. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects with visibility across the business.

You will:

  • Contribute to the development of the Guardian's vision, organisation-wide and business unit strategies.
  • Support the delivery of strategic initiatives in collaboration with colleagues from across the Guardian.
  • Help monitor organisational performance through tools like dashboards and reports.
  • Research trends and external market shifts, offering insight to inform decisions.
  • Assist in business case development for new opportunities and help evaluate growth potential.
  • Conduct or advise on complex quantitative and qualitative analysis.

This role is well suited to someone early in their strategic career or transitioning into a strategic function from a related discipline.

About You

We welcome applicants who can bring some of the following:

  • Experience in consulting, media strategy, or a corporate setting.
  • An interest in the media and publishing industry.
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to structure and explore problems using data.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to build working relationships across teams.
  • Strong communication skills.

We are open to diverse experiences, if you're excited about the role but not sure if you tick every box, we encourage you to apply.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines your interest in the role and what you could bring to our team.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 18th May 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8–12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies. We also support our employees with IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policies.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing, including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. We also offer free yoga and pilates classes, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen overlooks Regent's Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and support, and we are happy to back the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.