Corporate Strategy Manager

Job Description

If you’re an analytically driven strategist looking to help shape the future of the UK telecommunications landscape and deliver meaningful value for millions of customers, we want to hear from you. At Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), you’ll have the opportunity to tackle some of the most complex strategic challenges in the UK Telecommunications sector. Following the formation of our £31bn joint venture in 2021, we’ve accelerated our integration efforts, unlocked significant synergies, and remain committed to driving long-term growth and shareholder value.

As a Manager on the Corporate Strategy team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting high-profile projects, conducting in-depth market analyses, and contributing to data-driven strategic recommendations. Improve critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills by collaborating with team members from various departments and assist in building materials for senior leadership review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Analysis: Drive components of strategic projects, conducting thorough market research, competitor benchmarking, and financial modelling to inform strategic decisions
• Insights Generation: Identify industry trends, new business opportunities, and potential risks, synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Strategic Documentation: Develop high-quality, stakeholder-ready presentations and reports that communicate complex ideas effectively, supporting executive decision-making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across finance, operations, and product teams to gather relevant data, align strategies, and ensure smooth project execution

Location: Paddington (2-3 days per week)

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• 4+ years of experience in corporate strategy or strategy consulting, ideally within TMT sectors
• Solid understanding of the telecoms market and digital services landscape
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Proven ability to tackle complex business problems, working with incomplete data, and arriving at robust, data-driven insights
• Excellent communication skills—capable of presenting findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Self-motivated, diligent, and coordinated

The other stuff we are looking for

• Flexibility and adaptability to a constantly evolving industry environment
• An innovative approach and openness to exploring new strategic attitudes

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include three interview stages.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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