Job at a glance
Hybrid working, which includes twice-weekly attendance at the Andover Office Turn strategy into momentum. Shape what's next. We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Strategy Execution & Development Lead to help shape the future of Simplyhealth and turn strategic ambition into tangible results. This role is for someone who can see the bigger picture, look beyond today, and turn complexity into clarity.
You'll bring a strong track record of working with strategy, using insight, data and commercial thinking to understand where the market is heading, identify opportunities and help define where we should play and how we can win. You'll take a holistic view of the organisation, connecting our Group strategy with our Lines of Business, capabilities, priorities and plans and translate strategic intent into clear, meaningful language that inspires action.
You'll help leaders understand not just what we want to achieve, but why it matters, what needs to happen, and where we should focus our energy and investment. You'll be comfortable working in ambiguity, challenging thinking and making sense of incomplete information. With a strong analytical mindset, you'll turn data into insight, quantify opportunities and trade-offs, and use evidence to support high-quality commercial decisions.
Just as importantly, you'll be an exceptional relationship builder and influencer. You'll work across the organisation and with senior stakeholders, building trust, bringing people together around a common direction and confidently challenging when needed. You'll have the verbal and communication skills to make complex strategic thinking accessible, compelling and actionable from working sessions with teams through to senior leadership and Board-level discussions.
Strong experience working with strategy, ideally in complex organisations, with the ability to connect the big picture to practical execution. A future-focused mindset, with the drive and vision to anticipate market, customer and competitive change and identify what it could mean for Simplyhealth. The ability to translate complex strategy into clear, compelling and meaningful narratives that people understand and can act on.
Strong commercial and analytical capability, with confidence working with data, quantifying opportunities, modelling scenarios and assessing trade-offs. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders and bring diverse perspectives together. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to challenge, influence and communicate with impact.
A structured, curious and pragmatic approach to solving complex problems, particularly where there is ambiguity or no obvious answer. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes: Group bonus scheme Generous pension with a 10% pension gift from us 36 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days) £50 Flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against some great benefits) Fully funded Simplyhealth health or dental plan Access to a wellbeing hub Shopping discounts Recognition awards healthcare scheme healthcare scheme Give as you earn 3 volunteering days We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you'll be able to enjoy our 'smart working' approach This means you can flex when and where you spend your time.
For many of us this means day to day work can be handled Your Recruitment Journey We're focused on providing an application, assessment and onboarding journey that is fair, consistent, diverse and inclusive for all, allowing us to hire top talent based on the skills and behaviours pivotal to your and our success. Your process Screening call with Talent Acquisition Team Virtual interview with the hiring manager Face-to-face interview Offer