Location
Blackfriars, Central London - hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of two days working from the office.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week with flexible working arrangements available.

Salary
£58,500 - £72,800 per annum (offers are typically made towards the bottom of the band) plus excellent benefits including health cash plans, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more.

About the Role
We are recruiting for an Interim Senior Strategy Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency for social good, working at the intersection of government, civil society and the private sector. Nesta’s Strategy Unit plays a vital role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and supporting the achievement of its missions to improve lives through innovation in early years, health, and sustainability.

As a core member of the Strategy Unit, you will lead and deliver strategic projects, drive future strategic reviews, and manage corporate routines to measure impact and progress. You will work closely with colleagues across Nesta, including the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Trustees, to provide insight and recommendations that influence key decisions. The role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to coach and mentor others within the team.

The Strategy Unit operates in a fast-paced, structured, and collaborative environment, focused on delivering high-impact outcomes that support Nesta’s ambitious vision for 2030. This is a unique chance to contribute to social impact at scale while working within a purpose-driven organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Experience
- Several years of strategy experience gained through management consultancy or an internal strategy role.
- Proven ability to lead projects addressing complex problems involving multiple senior stakeholders.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, including financial analysis.
- Demonstrated project management skills with a proactive and reliable approach.
- Experience engaging and managing a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of synthesising complex issues into clear, concise messages.
- Creativity and intellectual curiosity with the ability to adapt thinking styles as needed.

About you
- Proactive, analytical, and collaborative problem-solver.
- Natural relationship-builder who values stakeholder engagement.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
- Open-minded and able to balance bold ideas with focused execution.

Desirable skills and experience
- Knowledge of Nesta’s mission areas (early years, health, sustainability) or methods (behavioural science, data science, venture building, policy).
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as generative AI or quantum computing.
- Experience working in purpose-driven organisations.
- Experience leading strategic discussions at Executive or Board level.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.