Head of Strategy Execution

As The Very Group continues to evolve its strategy and accelerate growth, the Head of Strategy Execution will play a critical role in turning strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. Working across Strategy, Finance, EPMO and Delivery, Technology and business teams, the role is responsible for ensuring the organisation remains focused on the initiatives that matter most, translating priorities into executable plans, removing barriers to delivery and ensuring investment delivers tangible customer, commercial and operational benefits.

AI will be a major area of focus, with responsibility for identifying, prioritising and scaling initiatives that improve customer outcomes, increase colleague productivity and deliver meaningful business value. What you'll be doing: Turn strategy into measurable outcomes Work with the business to translate strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes and delivery roadmaps. Ensure the organisation remains focused on the initiatives that will create the greatest customer and commercial value.

Partner closely with Finance to define, track and validate benefits, ensuring investments deliver expected outcomes. Work closely with EPMO to ensure initiatives are appropriately governed and remain on track. Help leaders navigate trade-offs, remove barriers and accelerate delivery where required. Lead AI adoption and scaling Lead the business approach to AI adoption, ensuring priorities are aligned to wider strategic and value creation objectives.

Identify, prioritise and scale AI use cases that improve customer experience, increase productivity and drive commercial performance. Work with Technology, Data and business teams to ensure solutions are practical, scalable and embedded into day-to-day operations. Promote a test-and-learn culture, helping the organisation move quickly from pilot activity to measurable business impact. Build organisational engagement and confidence in AI-enabled change, helping leaders and teams adopt new ways of working., Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails!

We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - A 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd stage - A one-hour formal face-to-face interview where you can expect a task and both competency/technical skills based questions. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out . Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities We're , and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job.

We don't discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [email protected]. We'll be happy to support you. We're proud to be a and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.

Experience leading large-scale strategic delivery, execution or value creation programmes in a complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes. Experience working across strategy, finance, technology and operational teams to drive execution and cha