Job Description

Senior Group Strategy Manager

Location

: London (hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office; occasional international travel)

Reporting to

: Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for publishing and innovation?

Do you thrive on shaping big ideas into actionable strategies -connecting the dots across teams, building capabilities and bringing people together to turn concepts into reality? If so, our Group Strategy & Corporate Development team wants to hear from you. We're a small, curious and globally connected team within DK, partnering with a variety of teams and stakeholders to help shape the future of our business.

What you'll be doing

Lead high?impact projects across DK globally, ensuring our strategy aligns with our mission and long?term goals Provide structure and strategic direction to solve ambiguous business challenges and translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes Deliver clear, data?driven insights and business cases through rigorous analysis and market research Drive implementation by working hand?in?hand with editors, marketers, technologists, finance and operations to turn recommendations into action Integrate AI and digital innovation into business processes while staying flexible as priorities evolve Serve as a thought partner to the CSO, CEO and leadership team and facilitate decision?making Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and high performance Represent DK in global forums and cross?divisional committees, sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann

Required experience & skills

Proven experience leading high-impact strategic projects from conception to execution, either in a management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role. Sector experience in publishing or another creative industry is highly desirable but not a must Track record of leading complex, cross?functional projects from ideation through execution and delivering measurable results Strong analytical, market analysis and financial?modelling skills, with the ability to synthesise data into compelling narratives and recommendations Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies (particularly AI) and experience integrating them into business processes Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels, from creatives to executives A growth mindset -innovative, adaptable, resilient and commercially savvy A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with the ability to inspire and build consensus among diverse stakeholders and project teams Degree in business, economics, data science or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus

What you'll get:

Impact at scale:

A rare opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of a global publishing house known for its originality, quality and ability to transform

Cross?functional exposure:

You'll work across editorial, commercial, technology, finance and operations, building capabilities and connecting dots across our group

Global collaboration:

Join a diverse community of colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India and beyond and colleagues across the Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann Group

Continuous learning:

You'll benefit from the extensive learning and development resources available within our global organisation as part of Penguin Random House and the broader Bertelsmann network

Generous benefits:

Competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial discount on our books, flexible working including hybrid "Smart Working," cycle?to?work scheme and more


If you're ready to help steer DK's strategic journey and champion innovation across our business, please apply with your CV and cover letter by August 31st.

About DK

At DK we believe knowledge is an adventure. As part of the Bertelsmann and Penguin Random House family, we publish beautifully crafted books that inspire, educate and entertain people around the world. Our culture is built on innovation, craftsmanship, and a global community dedicated to sharing knowledge.

Diversity & Inclusion:

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to have adopted The Halo Code and are a disability confident employer, guaranteeing interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Flexible Working:

We support flexible working and have a hybrid "smart-working" policy.

Charity Support:

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support for those entering the book trade who may need assistance with interview or internship costs. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org.



We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays Generous pension scheme Volunteering policy and charity matching Employee assistance programme 60% discount on company books Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership Flex Fridays (1pm Finish)
Shopping discounts Up to 30 days remote working from abroad



And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business



DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.



DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.



DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new 'smart-working' policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office.



The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

Subject to certain criteria being met.

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bout our Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.


We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company:

Dorling Kindersley Limited

| Job ID:

281888