Head of Strategic Initiatives

6 days ago

Clapham England, United Kingdom Hush Full time

Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 21 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK's leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 140 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women's clothing and accessories characterised by effortlessness, simplicity and a laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, Hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.

About the role

Are you a strategic powerhouse with a passion for driving transformation and operational excellence? We're looking for a dynamic Head of Strategic Initiatives to work directly with our CEO, turning vision into reality and leading cross-functional change across the business.

This is a pivotal leadership position focused on enabling the efficient execution of our business strategy, operational priorities, and transformation initiatives. You'll act as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable impact across the organisation.

What you'll do

Year 1 Priorities:

  • Lead strategic planning and implementation across teams
  • Drive operational reviews to improve efficiency and speed-to-market
  • Champion change management and internal communications
  • Partner on technology and AI integration to enhance performance
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement

Ongoing Responsibilities:

  • Shape company strategy with the CEO and SLT
  • Oversee key strategic projects and initiatives
  • Identify and solve operational challenges
  • Represent the CEO in meetings and communications
  • Support organisational development and culture initiatives

What you'll bring

  • 5+ years in senior strategic, operational, or transformation roles
  • Proven success in cross-functional change leadership
  • Experience implementing digital tools and partnering with tech teams
  • Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
  • Analytical, data-driven, and commercially astute

Bonus if you have

  • Experience in scale-up or fast-growth environments
  • Familiarity with AI in creative or commercial settings
  • Background in fashion, retail, or creative industries

Why you'll love it here

Hybrid working – 3 days in our London office, 2 days from home

A supportive, dynamic, and creative workplace

Growth opportunities as we expand and innovate

Generous holiday allowance and flexibility to recharge

Continuous professional development to keep you ahead of the curve

Social events that celebrate our collective achievements

Early-finish Fridays and flexible hours for better work-life balance

Exclusive company discounts and perks

Our Commitment

At Hush, we embrace diversity as a strength that drives innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where individuality is celebrated, and everyone feels empowered to succeed. Our culture reflects our commitment to equal opportunities and respect for all.

If you're passionate about fashion, lifestyle, and bringing a brand voice to life, we'd love to hear from you

No agencies please.

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