Hybrid Strategic Planning Analyst | Global Portfolio

Cambridge University Press Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher and assessment organisation seeks a Strategic Planning Analyst in Cambridge, UK. This hybrid role involves shaping strategies, analyzing market dynamics, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategy or commercial analysis, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Join an innovative team driving impactful change while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy roles or analysis is essential.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and influencing at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of strategic context and market dynamics.
• Analyze challenges to provide actionable recommendations.
• Shape proposals into deliverable programs and collaborate with teams.
• Maintain oversight of the global strategic portfolio.

Skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong stakeholder engagement

Comfortable with performance data and KPIs

Ability to synthesize complex information

Education

Experience in corporate strategy, strategy consulting or commercial analysis

Tools

Miro

PowerPoint

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

A leading academic publisher and assessment organisation seeks a Strategic Planning Analyst in Cambridge, UK. This hybrid role involves shaping strategies, analyzing market dynamics, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategy or commercial analysis, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Join an innovative team driving impactful change while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package.