We’re on a mission to provide equitable access to economic opportunity, for everyone.
We close critical skill gaps in the workforce through a new kind of apprenticeship that combines work and learning. We begin by recognizing high-potential individuals both inside and outside of a company's current workforce and then we create applied, guided and equitable learning programs, with measurable impact. Because we believe the world needs a better way to match its potential.
We work with over 1,500 leading companies including the likes of Microsoft, Citi and Just Eat to help solve their business-critical problems, and we’ve trained over 16,000 professional apprentices in the tech and data skills of the future. This is made possible by our global team who are driven to achieve a mission that matters, together.
Join Multiverse and help us set a new course for work.
The Role
As Director of Strategy, you will lead the strategy process in close collaboration with the executive team. You will identify, analyse, and prioritize high-potential growth opportunities while ensuring the company is operationally set up to execute large scale initiatives. You will also lead the set-up and execution of certain high priority cross-functional strategic initiatives. As such, this role requires a balance between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the annual strategy process, working with the CEO and executive team to define priorities, assess market opportunities, and align on key strategic initiatives.
• Growth & Expansion: Identify and evaluate new growth areas, including international expansion, new services or product lines and market adjacencies.
• Hands-On Execution: Roll up your sleeves to directly execute or support earlier-stage or experimental strategic initiatives, usually with a small team
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with teams across product, tech, operations, finance, marketing, and sales to ensure we have the right infrastructure, processes, and resources to execute strategic initiatives.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Conduct rigorous market and competitive analysis, build business cases, and develop frameworks that guide high impact decisions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present insights, recommendations, and strategic updates for the executive and senior leadership team.
Who You Are
• Strategic Thinker & Doer: You can develop high-level strategies while also diving deep to execute when needed.
• Collaborative Leader: You have experience working cross-functionally to align stakeholders and drive execution.
• Analytical & Data-Driven: You use data to make informed decisions and can translate complex insights into actionable strategies.
• Bias for Action: You thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and have a track record of getting things done.
• Global Perspective: Experience with international expansion and scaling is a plus.
• Interest in AI and data: and how it might change companies and industries at operational and strategic level
Qualifications
• Over 10 years in professional roles, with at least half focused on strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or related areas.
• Background in high-growth tech companies or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in financial modelling, market research, and strategic analysis.
• Familiar with working in organizations serving B2B enterprise clients.
• Exceptional communication skills and a strong track record in stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives from ideation through execution.
• Experience in a company entering or growing in new markets.
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to shape the strategy of a high-growth, Series D company with big ambitions.
• Great balance of strategy work and operational execution of strategic initiatives - requires a real all-rounder
• Work closely with top executives and cross-functional leaders.
• A dynamic, fast-paced culture where your work directly impacts the company’s future.
Benefits
• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days and 2 company-wide wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays per year
• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Gympass and access to Spill - all in one mental health support
• Hybrid & remote work offering - with regular visits to the London office and the opportunity to work abroad 45 days a year
• Team fun - weekly socials, company-wide events and office snacks!
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here.
Safeguarding
All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
If you're excited by the opportunity to drive strategy and execution at a global scale, we’d love to hear from you!
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Join Multiverse as our Director of Strategy and be a crucial part of our mission to create equitable access to economic opportunities for everyone. We believe in bridging skill gaps through innovative apprenticeships that combine real-world experience with learning. As the Director of Strategy, you’ll partner closely with our executive team to shape the future of our organization. Your role will involve identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities while ensuring we are well-equipped for large-scale initiatives. You'll engage in strategic planning and execution alongside vital cross-functional collaboration that intertwines product, tech, operations, and more. With your strong analytical mindset, you’ll leverage data and market insights to guide impactful decisions, while your hands-on approach will allow you to directly support or execute high-priority strategies. This position is for the visionary who can think big but also roll up their sleeves to execute bold ideas. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and have a desire to influence the growth trajectory of a high-impact company, then this opportunity is calling you. With Multiverse, you’ll not only be part of a leading education company, but you’ll also have a chance to collaborate with top executives and drive meaningful change across industries. Come join us in redefining the future of work!
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