Strategic Planning Lead

3 weeks ago


StratforduponAvon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom NFU Mutual Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Lead to join our team at NFU Mutual.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in strategic planning and development within Financial Services (Life, Investments & Pensions) and/or General Insurance (Personal or Commercial Lines).

You will be responsible for leading strategic projects, supporting the development of forward-thinking plans, and considering strategic options. Your insights will shape and inform NFU Mutual's strategy, and you will collaborate with the Executive, Senior Management, and Board to drive NFU Mutual's long-term success.

A confident communicator and skilled relationship builder, you will be absorbing wide-ranging and complex information and data, simplifying it, and presenting insights to inform high-level decision-making.

About You
  • Strategic & Market Expertise: Deep understanding of relevant industry trends, market dynamics, and strategic planning.
  • Influence & Communication: Exceptional communicator, with storytelling ability to simplify and present ideas at the Executive Committee level.
  • Collaboration & Resilience: Strong relationship-building skills, a respected professional reputation, and resilience to thrive in dynamic, high-stakes settings.
Benefits
  • Salary: Up to £90,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
  • Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
  • A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
  • Private medical insurance + options to add family members
  • Access to savings at High Street brands, travel, and supermarkets
  • £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
  • Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio, and more
  • Employee Volunteering - volunteering in the community for one day each year
  • Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
  • Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.


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