Strategy Manager

Ready to shape the future of global academic publishing? Join Taylor & Francis as we transform how knowledge reaches millions of researchers, students, and professionals worldwide.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable strategic recommendations. As Senior Strategy Manager at Taylor & Francis, you will be in the strategic engine room behind initiatives that reach 10+ million researchers worldwide. From AI-powered content platforms to market expansion across 190 countries, your insights will directly shape how knowledge flows globally and fosters human progress.

Working across the business and getting things done, this is a proactive and dynamic role. Ready for a challenge and able to handle change – this role is about making impact and driving collaboration to ensure execution of the highest level against business wide strategies.

Strategic Planning & Analysis
Play a critical role in strategic planning and Informa Group processes e.g. board meetings, multi-year financial planning.
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from conception through to implementation, “move the dial” on growth.
Create detailed business cases for new ventures, partnerships, acquisitions, and market expansion opportunities.

Data-led Commercial Insights
Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessment – generating high quality insights quickly and efficiently to inform strategic decision-making and disseminating to the leadership team.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to gather relevant data and validate strategic assumptions.
Project Management & Execution
Lead high-priority strategic projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives, developing contingency plans as needed.

Facilitate strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional meetings
Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the Head of Strategy.

Data Mastery: Ability to navigate international markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and global growth opportunities.
AI-Forward: Proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge tools, including AI and data analytics platforms, to drive innovation and amplify impact.
Ideally you will have experience of working in publishing, knowledge driven or B2B/B2C information businesses or Ed-tech industries
Driving innovation and growth through new product launches, market expansions, or acquisitions.
Facilitating workshops, strategic planning sessions, and executive-level discussions.
Understanding of academic/scholarly communication and a genuine passion for advancing the mission.

That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We ask that candidates live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in either Milton Park Oxfordshire (OX14) or London Blackfriars. At least 1-2 days per week will be worked from our office in Milton Park.

An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
~25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
~3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
~Company funded single cover private medical insurance
~ Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
~ Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
~ Pension scheme
~ Life assurance, plus optical and medical care


We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact recruitment@tandf.We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.