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Business Strategy Associate | Canary Wharf x3 days WFH x2 days

PSN have partnered with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) – a global start-up disrupting the world of endurance sport – to help find a new Business Strategy Associate to join their London HQ.

The Company:

• Co-owned by the world’s top triathletes and backed by global investors

• Organisers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, hosted in cities like Miami, Singapore, London, and Dubai

• High-growth, high-energy culture with leadership from UFC, Meta, F1, ATP, Sail GP, and more

• Known for innovation, speed, and disrupting the traditional triathlon space

Role:

We are seeking a skilled Business Strategy Associate to understand our operations performance, drive efficiencies, and improve our internal processes and influence the Company’s P&L. In other words, you are in the driver’sseat to help us translate data into actionable insights and hypotheses - you are here to help us get things done and improve profitability aligned with the company’s long-term goals. You will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

You will leverage your expertise in data analysis to inform decision-making and shape effective solutions. Taking ownership of implementation, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Marketing and Finance, to streamline processes, drive necessary change, and implement best practices to ensurethe seamless execution of our strategy. Additionally, you will be required to stay up to date on strategic developments across the business, identifying their impact on operations and strategising necessary adjustments to prepare future initiatives.

Here at the PTO, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a diverserange of fast-paced projects, where you'll gain valuable insights from experimentation and drive impactful changes.

This role reportsto the COO based at our LondonHeadquarters.

Key Role Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis& Planning:

• Analyse internal performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, revenue enhancement, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, conducting benchmarking exercises, to compare our capabilities with industry best practices and competitive benchmarks to identify areas for development, in order to optimise operational processes.
• Translate complex ieas and strategic concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences, preparing high quality reports and dashboards to allow for efficient decision making at the leadership level.
• Implement and champion innovative tools and analytics to support the delivery of key business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal data technology solution improvements to drive efficient data usage and data-driven decisions across the business.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business models or operational improvements, identifying their long-term impact on P&L and scalability.

Project Management:

• Manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational OKRs
• Overseeing strategic project efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive and implement change, adhering to financial targets, timelines and quality standards.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and analyse key operational challenges and bottlenecks; proposeand implement solutions to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Work with function leads to align operational strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvements.
• Implement solutions to advance the business acrossa wide spectrum including operational, legal, financial and data-centric projects

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business operations team and other departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment of plans and shape a data-driven culture.
• Engage with senior leadership to understand departmental/business needs, gather requirements, and communicate strategic insights effectively, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.
• Provide supportsuch as research and analysis for executive-level presentations, strategy discussions and decision-making.
• Provide education and support across departments to elevate data literacy and empower teams to make informed, autonomous decisions aligned with company goals.

Profile:

• 3-5+ years experience working in operations management, business process improvement, or a related field (Preferably sports/events related industry).
• Detail-orientated with superb analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skillsin Excel / G-Sheets and G-slides and familiarity with operations management software.
• Strong expertise in data analysisand visualization, with a proventrack-record of leveraging insights to drive cross-departmental improvements.
• Proficiency in gathering raw data usingGA, SQL queries and other business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker, would be highly desirable.
• Excellent at translating complex information into key points, and presenting information (both written, and verbally) that is clear, concise, informative and engaging.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Multilingual skills are a bonus.

Apply today by sharing a copy of an updated CV!

Business Strategy Associate | Canary Wharf x3 days WFH x2 days

PSN have partnered with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) – a global start-up disrupting the world of endurance sport – to help find a new Business Strategy Associate to join their London HQ.

The Company:

• Co-owned by the world’s top triathletes and backed by global investors

• Organisers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, hosted in cities like Miami, Singapore, London, and Dubai

• High-growth, high-energy culture with leadership from UFC, Meta, F1, ATP, Sail GP, and more

• Known for innovation, speed, and disrupting the traditional triathlon space

Role:

We are seeking a skilled Business Strategy Associate to understand our operations performance, drive efficiencies, and improve our internal processes and influence the Company’s P&L. In other words, you are in the driver’sseat to help us translate data into actionable insights and hypotheses - you are here to help us get things done and improve profitability aligned with the company’s long-term goals. You will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

You will leverage your expertise in data analysis to inform decision-making and shape effective solutions. Taking ownership of implementation, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Marketing and Finance, to streamline processes, drive necessary change, and implement best practices to ensurethe seamless execution of our strategy. Additionally, you will be required to stay up to date on strategic developments across the business, identifying their impact on operations and strategising necessary adjustments to prepare future initiatives.

Here at the PTO, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a diverserange of fast-paced projects, where you'll gain valuable insights from experimentation and drive impactful changes.

This role reportsto the COO based at our LondonHeadquarters.

Key Role Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis& Planning:

• Analyse internal performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, revenue enhancement, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, conducting benchmarking exercises, to compare our capabilities with industry best practices and competitive benchmarks to identify areas for development, in order to optimise operational processes.
• Translate complex ieas and strategic concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences, preparing high quality reports and dashboards to allow for efficient decision making at the leadership level.
• Implement and champion innovative tools and analytics to support the delivery of key business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal data technology solution improvements to drive efficient data usage and data-driven decisions across the business.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business models or operational improvements, identifying their long-term impact on P&L and scalability.

Project Management:

• Manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational OKRs
• Overseeing strategic project efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive and implement change, adhering to financial targets, timelines and quality standards.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and analyse key operational challenges and bottlenecks; proposeand implement solutions to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Work with function leads to align operational strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvements.
• Implement solutions to advance the business acrossa wide spectrum including operational, legal, financial and data-centric projects

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business operations team and other departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment of plans and shape a data-driven culture.
• Engage with senior leadership to understand departmental/business needs, gather requirements, and communicate strategic insights effectively, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.
• Provide supportsuch as research and analysis for executive-level presentations, strategy discussions and decision-making.
• Provide education and support across departments to elevate data literacy and empower teams to make informed, autonomous decisions aligned with company goals.

Profile:

• 3-5+ years experience working in operations management, business process improvement, or a related field (Preferably sports/events related industry).
• Detail-orientated with superb analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skillsin Excel / G-Sheets and G-slides and familiarity with operations management software.
• Strong expertise in data analysisand visualization, with a proventrack-record of leveraging insights to drive cross-departmental improvements.
• Proficiency in gathering raw data usingGA, SQL queries and other business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker, would be highly desirable.
• Excellent at translating complex information into key points, and presenting information (both written, and verbally) that is clear, concise, informative and engaging.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Multilingual skills are a bonus.

Apply today by sharing a copy of an updated CV!

A Business Strategy Analyst is sought to join an innovative team in Bedford, contributing to the development and alignment of strategic initiatives across the organisation.

The Business Strategy Analyst, Bedford, will be expected to build expertise in the field, learning from peers and senior leaders in business strategy and industry best practices. This may include gathering insights, supporting decision-making processes, and preparing executive-level presentations that influence and drive organisational success.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the development and execution of group strategy by gathering insights and ensuring cross-business alignment.
• Assist in preparing executive-level reports and presentations, translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with global teams to deliver strategic projects and initiatives.
• Analyse performance data and provide insights to support commercial decision-making.

The Business Strategy Analyst, Bedford, will have the following key skills:

• Professional, courteous, and punctual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities; able to simplify complex concepts.
• Highly organised, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to multitask, work under pressure, and meet targets.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and role-model professionalism.

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Business Strategy Associate | Canary Wharf x3 days WFH x2 days

PSN have partnered with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) – a global start-up disrupting the world of endurance sport – to help find a new Business Strategy Associate to join their London HQ.

The Company:

• Co-owned by the world’s top triathletes and backed by global investors

• Organisers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, hosted in cities like Miami, Singapore, London, and Dubai

• High-growth, high-energy culture with leadership from UFC, Meta, F1, ATP, Sail GP, and more

• Known for innovation, speed, and disrupting the traditional triathlon space

Role:

We are seeking a skilled Business Strategy Associate to understand our operations performance, drive efficiencies, and improve our internal processes and influence the Company’s P&L. In other words, you are in the driver’sseat to help us translate data into actionable insights and hypotheses - you are here to help us get things done and improve profitability aligned with the company’s long-term goals. You will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

You will leverage your expertise in data analysis to inform decision-making and shape effective solutions. Taking ownership of implementation, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Marketing and Finance, to streamline processes, drive necessary change, and implement best practices to ensurethe seamless execution of our strategy. Additionally, you will be required to stay up to date on strategic developments across the business, identifying their impact on operations and strategising necessary adjustments to prepare future initiatives.

Here at the PTO, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a diverserange of fast-paced projects, where you'll gain valuable insights from experimentation and drive impactful changes.

This role reportsto the COO based at our LondonHeadquarters.

Key Role Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis& Planning:

• Analyse internal performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, revenue enhancement, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, conducting benchmarking exercises, to compare our capabilities with industry best practices and competitive benchmarks to identify areas for development, in order to optimise operational processes.
• Translate complex ieas and strategic concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences, preparing high quality reports and dashboards to allow for efficient decision making at the leadership level.
• Implement and champion innovative tools and analytics to support the delivery of key business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal data technology solution improvements to drive efficient data usage and data-driven decisions across the business.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business models or operational improvements, identifying their long-term impact on P&L and scalability.

Project Management:

• Manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational OKRs
• Overseeing strategic project efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive and implement change, adhering to financial targets, timelines and quality standards.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and analyse key operational challenges and bottlenecks; proposeand implement solutions to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Work with function leads to align operational strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvements.
• Implement solutions to advance the business acrossa wide spectrum including operational, legal, financial and data-centric projects

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business operations team and other departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment of plans and shape a data-driven culture.
• Engage with senior leadership to understand departmental/business needs, gather requirements, and communicate strategic insights effectively, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.
• Provide supportsuch as research and analysis for executive-level presentations, strategy discussions and decision-making.
• Provide education and support across departments to elevate data literacy and empower teams to make informed, autonomous decisions aligned with company goals.

Profile:

• 3-5+ years experience working in operations management, business process improvement, or a related field (Preferably sports/events related industry).
• Detail-orientated with superb analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skillsin Excel / G-Sheets and G-slides and familiarity with operations management software.
• Strong expertise in data analysisand visualization, with a proventrack-record of leveraging insights to drive cross-departmental improvements.
• Proficiency in gathering raw data usingGA, SQL queries and other business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker, would be highly desirable.
• Excellent at translating complex information into key points, and presenting information (both written, and verbally) that is clear, concise, informative and engaging.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Multilingual skills are a bonus.

Apply today by sharing a copy of an updated CV!

Business Strategy Associate | Canary Wharf x3 days WFH x2 days

PSN have partnered with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) – a global start-up disrupting the world of endurance sport – to help find a new Business Strategy Associate to join their London HQ.

The Company:

• Co-owned by the world’s top triathletes and backed by global investors

• Organisers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, hosted in cities like Miami, Singapore, London, and Dubai

• High-growth, high-energy culture with leadership from UFC, Meta, F1, ATP, Sail GP, and more

• Known for innovation, speed, and disrupting the traditional triathlon space

Role:

We are seeking a skilled Business Strategy Associate to understand our operations performance, drive efficiencies, and improve our internal processes and influence the Company’s P&L. In other words, you are in the driver’sseat to help us translate data into actionable insights and hypotheses - you are here to help us get things done and improve profitability aligned with the company’s long-term goals. You will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

You will leverage your expertise in data analysis to inform decision-making and shape effective solutions. Taking ownership of implementation, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Marketing and Finance, to streamline processes, drive necessary change, and implement best practices to ensurethe seamless execution of our strategy. Additionally, you will be required to stay up to date on strategic developments across the business, identifying their impact on operations and strategising necessary adjustments to prepare future initiatives.

Here at the PTO, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a diverserange of fast-paced projects, where you'll gain valuable insights from experimentation and drive impactful changes.

This role reportsto the COO based at our LondonHeadquarters.

Key Role Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis& Planning:

• Analyse internal performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, revenue enhancement, cost optimisation and improved operational efficiency.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, conducting benchmarking exercises, to compare our capabilities with industry best practices and competitive benchmarks to identify areas for development, in order to optimise operational processes.
• Translate complex ieas and strategic concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences, preparing high quality reports and dashboards to allow for efficient decision making at the leadership level.
• Implement and champion innovative tools and analytics to support the delivery of key business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on internal data technology solution improvements to drive efficient data usage and data-driven decisions across the business.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new business models or operational improvements, identifying their long-term impact on P&L and scalability.

Project Management:

• Manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational OKRs
• Overseeing strategic project efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive and implement change, adhering to financial targets, timelines and quality standards.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and analyse key operational challenges and bottlenecks; proposeand implement solutions to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Work with function leads to align operational strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvements.
• Implement solutions to advance the business acrossa wide spectrum including operational, legal, financial and data-centric projects

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the business operations team and other departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment of plans and shape a data-driven culture.
• Engage with senior leadership to understand departmental/business needs, gather requirements, and communicate strategic insights effectively, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on operational matters.
• Provide supportsuch as research and analysis for executive-level presentations, strategy discussions and decision-making.
• Provide education and support across departments to elevate data literacy and empower teams to make informed, autonomous decisions aligned with company goals.

Profile:

• 3-5+ years experience working in operations management, business process improvement, or a related field (Preferably sports/events related industry).
• Detail-orientated with superb analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced skillsin Excel / G-Sheets and G-slides and familiarity with operations management software.
• Strong expertise in data analysisand visualization, with a proventrack-record of leveraging insights to drive cross-departmental improvements.
• Proficiency in gathering raw data usingGA, SQL queries and other business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker, would be highly desirable.
• Excellent at translating complex information into key points, and presenting information (both written, and verbally) that is clear, concise, informative and engaging.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Multilingual skills are a bonus.

Apply today by sharing a copy of an updated CV!

We are seeking a strategic Business Strategy and Performance Manager with strong analytical skills to play a key role in advancing our Grassroots Strategy. This role will provide quality strategic support across key Grassroots programmes, while also supporting on performance monitoring and reporting for the division.

Please include a cover letter with your application, clearly outlining your interest in the position and how you meet the criteria.

If shortlisted you will be asked to complete an online video interview and will be informed of this on or around 5th November and will have one week to complete this.

If successful beyond the video interview stage you will be invited to attend an in person interview at Wembley Stadium on the 25th November.

What will you be doing?

Strategy:

• Lead the strategy development of key football programmes, working with the subject matter experts across the Grassroots division, wider FA and County FAs to ensure they are effectively scoped, planned and collaboratively delivered.
• Lead on the implementation plans for new strategies, working with policy leads to ensure they are appropriately embedded within the operational plans for the Grassroots division and that we are driving forward progress on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide thought leadership and check-and-challenge across the Grassroots division to maximise return on investment and deliver against our strategy.

Performance Management:

• Support on all reporting for the Grassroots Division including FA Game Changers, our Grassroots Strategy KPIs and County FA KPIs
• Use insight, analysis and reporting information to deliver presentations to key external and internal stakeholders to keep them updated and inform future direction of programmes.
• Use data to identify any performance issues or risks and work with policy teams to design and implement necessary strategy interventions.

General:

• Support the National Game Board, including programme development, performance reporting and alignment with strategic activities of The FA overall and the Grassroots division specifically.
• Deliver all ad-hoc, emerging project work or support related to the new Grassroots strategy and future strategies
• Develop tools to support and upskill the Grassroots division on programme management, production and performance reporting to continually raise standards
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of strategy development
• Analysing and presenting data in various formats
• Ability to think strategically and provide thought leadership
• Excellent Power Point and visualisation skills
• Managing and aligning key stakeholders

Experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering strategic programmes
• Prior experience working in strategy and/or a management consultancy
• Experience of adopting a hypothesis-led approach to problem solving
• Experience of working within performance reporting including designing new systems & models, building regular reports and presenting them to stakeholders

Technical Skills:

• Strong data analysis, visualisation and reporting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and independent working, being able to juggle multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence across an organisation
• Strategic programme delivery skills, with experience in scoping, delivering and embedding projects within organisations

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• Degree-level qualification
• Analysing reports using Power BI.

Experience:

• Professional or voluntary experience working in grassroots football, a County FA or grassroots sports more broadly
• Experience of stakeholder engagement on strategic projects or programmes.

Technical Skills:

• Prior experience is developing strategic roadmaps and other strategy communication tools
• Prior expertise in delivering cultural and organisational change initiatives

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract. )
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page,

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Radius is seeking a Senior Business Strategy Manager for our client based in East London.

• 10+ years’ experience in strategy execution, transformation, or business orchestration roles.
• Experience facilitating Quarterly Business Reviews, Big Room Planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated OKR management, tracking, and reporting.

Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks and organisational performance management.

Qualifications:

• Agile/Scaled Agile/Lean
• Portfolio/Programme/Project Mgmt.
• Change Mgmt.

Experience:

• Working with complicated data sets and producing value driven insights
• Working with Excel and other reporting tools to quickly provide portfolio insights
• Expertise in AI and data analytics preferred

The Senior Business Strategy Manager acts as the orchestration layer between senior leadership and cross-functional teams; driving organisational change aligned to clients strategic pillars.

This role facilitates collaboration and empowers teams, not through formal authority, but by building trust, influencing stakeholders, and fostering accountability.

The role holder will lead the governance and organisational performance agenda—designing and maintaining frameworks that enable transparency, rapid decision making, continuous improvement, and ensuring strategies are aligned with the company's vision. Through OKR/KPI management, tracking, and reporting, this role will accelerate insight generation and value realisation, ensuring that objectives are clear and challenges are acted upon swiftly.

This role will drive the strategic planning process by adding strategic/OKR inputs for the development of board papers, reports and supporting material in accordance with Planning guidelines, The role will also coordinate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) supporting the MD and Board in the development of business area strategies.