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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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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.

• Conducting market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking.
• Gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify key business insights.
• Developing financial models, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Assisting in the design and facilitation of client workshops and interviews.
• Supporting the development of strategic recommendations and implementation plans.
• Contributing to the preparation of client presentations, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Collaborating effectively with project teams and clients in a hybrid work environment.
• Managing individual tasks and work streams to meet project deadlines.
• Staying current with business trends and consulting best practices.
• Supporting business development activities as required.

• Leading and delivering high-impact consulting projects focused on corporate strategy, market entry, growth initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Developing sophisticated financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Conducting extensive qualitative and quantitative research, including industry analysis, customer insights, and competitive intelligence.
• Facilitating executive workshops, steering committee meetings, and cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment and decision-making.
• Mentoring and developing a team of talented consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Contributing to business development efforts, including proposal development and client relationship management, identifying opportunities for expanding services.
• Developing and refining proprietary methodologies and frameworks for strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction in all project deliverables.
• Representing our client in thought leadership forums and contributing to the firm's knowledge base.

• Leading client engagements, from diagnosis and strategy formulation to implementation support.
• Conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Developing compelling strategic plans, business cases, and operational improvement roadmaps.
• Facilitating workshops and interviews with senior executives and key stakeholders to gather insights and drive alignment.
• Managing project teams, mentoring junior consultants, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work products.
• Identifying opportunities for business development and contributing to proposal writing.
• Translating complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for clients.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in strategy and operations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Driving change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of strategic recommendations.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to executive audiences with confidence and clarity.
• Contributing to the firm's knowledge management and thought leadership initiatives.

• Lead client projects focused on business strategy formulation, market analysis, and growth planning.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments of client organisations, including financial, operational, and market positioning.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Create detailed business cases and implementation roadmaps for strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with key personnel to gather insights and drive alignment.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely completion.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional development.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and thought leadership in strategy consulting.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and business development.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to provide relevant strategic advice.
• Ensure client satisfaction and the delivery of measurable business impact.

• Substantial experience in management consulting, with a proven track record in business strategy.
• Deep expertise in strategic frameworks, market analysis, and financial modelling.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with outstanding presentation abilities.
• Experience working across various industries is highly desirable.
• MBA or advanced degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive organisational change.

• Lead client engagements, providing expert strategic advice and facilitating workshops with senior leadership.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modelling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop comprehensive business cases, strategic roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and design frameworks for measuring success.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants.
• Prospect for new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development.

• Extensive experience in management consulting, with a focus on corporate strategy, growth, or operational improvement.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact client projects.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of various industry sectors and business models.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior executives.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field from a top-tier institution is essential.
• Experience in financial analysis, market research, and strategic planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote setting.