690 Strategic Planning jobs in London

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

Ref: 23042

The Skills You'll Need:Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance

Your New Salary: TBC

Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 9-5

Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker - What You'll be Doing:

• Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
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Ref: 23042

The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance

Your New Salary: TBC

Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.

Start: ASAP

Working hours : 9-5

Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker - What You'll be Doing:

• Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
• Planned and implemen.

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system. We raised $100M from top-tier investors including Multicoin, Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, Box Group and strategic angels like Nico Rosberg, the Co-Founder of Solana and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify, Uber and more.

We’re creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.

About the Role

We are now looking for an incredibly driven and ambitious individual to supercharge and expand our greenfield utility-scale development projects with a specific focus on land acquisition and landowner engagement. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional independent operator willing to work at high intensity as part of our core team. They will have a very strong bias towards action and feel comfortable generating and handling both outbound and inbound leads. They will also drive project development strategy, including site identification and origination, outreach to landowners and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate potential sites for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK
• Proactively engage with landowners through outbound outreach, inbound inquiries, and relationship management
• Negotiate land agreements and support the structuring of commercial terms
• Conduct feasibility studies and initial assessments, collaborating with technical teams to evaluate site potential
• Maintain a well-organised pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent follow-up and progress tracking
• Provide insights to refine project development strategy, outreach methods, and internal processes
• Represent Fuse Energy professionally in conversations with landowners, partners, and other stakeholders
• Work closely with the core team to scale Fuse’s greenfield project portfolio at pace

Requirements

• Relentless approach to business development and developing project pipelines
• Some experience with outbound sales and lead generation
• Highly structured approach to lead generation and management
• Focus on strategy improvements and process optimisation
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Bachelor’s degree from a good university
  

Bonus:

• Previous experience in the energy industry and/or working with landowners in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Deliveroo breakfast and dinner for office-based employees

Why TerraPay:

TerraPay is a global money movement player on a mission to build a borderless financial world. We believe payments should be instant, reliable, transparent, seamless, and fully compliant.

Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and financial institutions.

We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists.

Read more about TerraPay here.

Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities .

Explore more vacancies here .

Click here to see what our employees feel about TerraPay.

Stay connected with TerraPay on LinkedIn .  

Requirements

Location: London, UK / Anywhere in Europe

Role overview:

The Business Development (BD) Manager will spearhead the search for new customers and partners across UK, focusing on global money movement. As a sole contributor, the individual must be target-driven with a strong passion and commitment to achieving results. This role requires a hands-on approach, involving deep engagement in execution and leading from the front.

How you will create impact:

The Business Development (BD) Manager will significantly impact TerraPay's growth and presence across the UK through the following key responsibilities:

• Strategic Sales and Development : Owning, crafting and implementing a comprehensive sales and business development strategy for TerraPay, driving expansion and market penetration in the UK region.
• Sales Cycle Management : Overseeing the entire sales process—from lead generation and account management to closing deals with C-suite executives—ensuring efficient and effective execution.
• Partnership Development : Building and nurturing strategic relationships with fintechs, money remittance companies, and other financial institutions to enhance TerraPay’s market position and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: including marketing, product, and customer ops, to align strategies, drive innovation, and deliver solutions for enterprise customers. Leverage clear communication and teamwork to streamline workflows, resolve challenges, and ensure successful execution of new customer go-lives or existing customer up-sell opportunities
• Lead Generation and Reporting : Attending tradeshows, sourcing leads, and following the sales process while providing detailed reports to the sales management team.
• CRM Utilisation : Maintaining accurate and timely reporting using CRM tools to track performance, pipeline, and sales activities.
• Feedback and Strategy Adjustment : Providing actionable insights and feedback to the line manager about pipeline status, performance metrics, and strategic adjustments.
• Client Retention and Satisfaction : Ensuring high levels of client retention, contractual health, and overall satisfaction through proactive management and support.
• Communication Facilitation : Strengthening the connection between customers and TerraPay’s back-office services to streamline communication and resolve issues effectively.

Essential qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in Payments, Fintech, or Financial Services industry, with hands-on experience in B2B enterprise sales.
• Preferred direct experience selling to  Enterprise-grade clientssuch as major Money Remittance Operators, PSPs,  Fintechs , traditional or challenger Banks.  Degrees –University Degree CRM Savvy: You’re a CRM whiz. If it’s not in your toolkit, it should be!
• Flexibility & Ownership: You’re adaptable, self-motivated, and take full ownership of your tasks.
• Team Spirit: You thrive in a team environment and are open to change but can also handle working independently.
• Customer & Market Centric: You’ve got a strong grasp of customer needs, market dynamics, and industry requirements.
• Relationship Builder: You excel at creating and maintaining effective relationships with clients, partners, third parties, and colleagues.
• Detail-Oriented: Your attention to detail is impeccable—nothing gets past you!

Interview rounds & assessments:

• Table for Two: A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay.
• Beyond the Bio: A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.
• Manager Meetup: A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.
• Let’s Collab: A cross-functional round that offers insights into other teams and functions and explores how your role aligns with them. (Only if recommended by the Hiring Manager.)
• Meet Minds: A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company’s core values and long-term plans.
  
  

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.
• Join a global team with members from 45+ different nationalities spread across 5 continents.
• 25 Competitive days holidays + national holidays and birthday leave.

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our New Business team as a Business Development Administrator . In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our Business Development Managers to ensure new developments are brought to operational status efficiently and accurately.

Where will I be working?

This is a hybrid role predominantly homeworking, however you will be required to work out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) 1-2 days per week

What you'll be doing:

• Providing administrative and general support to Business Development Managers.
• Liaising with external clients and internal departments to manage the completions process.
• Collating and sharing management information, including financial reports.
• Ensuring site compliance at handover, including asset list reviews and Health & Safety checks.
• Managing and updating the Leads Database.
• Producing sales leaflets, welcome packs, management proposals, and assisting with budget preparation.
• Conducting Land Registry searches.
• Reporting on productivity and results as required.
• Charing monthly new business meetings with the BDM, Property Managers and Regional managers

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• New Business or Business Development experience
• Ability to read leases and extract key information.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator via telephone, email, and video conferencing.
• Drivers License and access to own vehicle

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Property Management industry.

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our New Business team as a Business Development Administrator . In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our Business Development Managers to ensure new developments are brought to operational status efficiently and accurately.

Where will I be working?

This is a hybrid role predominantly homeworking, however you will be required to work out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) 1-2 days per week

What you'll be doing:

• Providing administrative and general support to Business Development Managers.
• Liaising with external clients and internal departments to manage the completions process.
• Collating and sharing management information, including financial reports.
• Ensuring site compliance at handover, including asset list reviews and Health & Safety checks.
• Managing and updating the Leads Database.
• Producing sales leaflets, welcome packs, management proposals, and assisting with budget preparation.
• Conducting Land Registry searches.
• Reporting on productivity and results as required.
• Charing monthly new business meetings with the BDM, Property Managers and Regional managers

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• New Business or Business Development experience
• Ability to read leases and extract key information.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator via telephone, email, and video conferencing.
• Drivers License and access to own vehicle

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Property Management industry.

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our New Business team as a Business Development Administrator . In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our Business Development Managers to ensure new developments are brought to operational status efficiently and accurately.

Where will I be working?

This is a hybrid role predominantly homeworking, however you will be required to work out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) 1-2 days per week

What you'll be doing:

• Providing administrative and general support to Business Development Managers.
• Liaising with external clients and internal departments to manage the completions process.
• Collating and sharing management information, including financial reports.
• Ensuring site compliance at handover, including asset list reviews and Health & Safety checks.
• Managing and updating the Leads Database.
• Producing sales leaflets, welcome packs, management proposals, and assisting with budget preparation.
• Conducting Land Registry searches.
• Reporting on productivity and results as required.
• Charing monthly new business meetings with the BDM, Property Managers and Regional managers

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• New Business or Business Development experience
• Ability to read leases and extract key information.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator via telephone, email, and video conferencing.
• Drivers License and access to own vehicle

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Property Management industry.

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls 

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Business Development Executive – AI Learning Solutions

Location: London (Hybrid: Tue–Thu office, Mon/Fri remote)
Salary: £35,000- 45k + Bonus

Join a fast-growing edtech company using advanced AI learning technology to make a real social impact. We’re looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to build relationships, generate opportunities, and grow their career in a dynamic, hybrid role.

The Role

This is a chance to accelerate your sales career with a growing edtech company whose platforms are transforming public services and changing lives.

You’ll be working closely with the Chief Growth Officer, gaining mentoring and exposure that most people wait years for . Alongside a competitive salary and bonus structure, you’ll develop your skills at pace, learning how to win new business, build relationships at a senior level, and contribute to growth in a company driven by both commercial ambition and real social impact .

What You’ll Be Doing

• p>Generating and qualifying new leads

• Building relationships with decision-makers across public and third-sector organisations

• Supporting product demos and presentations

• Contributing to business growth and achieving sales targets

What We’re Looking For

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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If you’re dynamic, commercially minded, and ready to build on your sales experience in a company where you’ll learn quickly and grow fast, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your sales career.