Corporate Strategy Manager

Virgin Media O2’s Corporate Strategy team is looking for an analytically driven Manager to help shape the company’s long-term direction. In-house strategy roles at large corporates give you a front-row seat to the decisions that matter most, working directly with senior leaders to seize opportunities, test scenarios and steer major investments. You’ll design robust analyses, translate insights into concise recommendations and collaborate with a high-energy team that loves working together.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. 

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. 

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do. 

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all 

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us. 

• Advanced analytical toolkit: proven experience in corporate strategy or top-tier strategy consulting, with hands-on financial-model-building and deep Excel expertise that turn numbers into clear insight
• Structured problem-solving & critical thinking: ability to break large strategic questions into logical, testable hypotheses and design fact-based approaches using trusted internal and external data set
• Executive-level presentation skills: proven ability to distil complex findings into clear, well-designed slides and concise talking points that resonate with senior stakeholders
• Stakeholder collaboration: experience coordinating with colleagues across functions to gather inputs, aligning on assumptions, and keeping your analysis thread on track so project leads can deliver on time
• Team mindset & mentoring: genuine enthusiasm for coaching graduates and analysts, sharing best practices and contributing to a positive, knowledge-sharing culture

• Exposure to telecoms, media, tech or any subscription-based business, or the curiosity to learn fast 
• Python (or similar): comfort automating tasks and tapping AI-driven insights; Python is a game-changer for productivity and deeper analytics
• Visual-analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau or Think-Cell) to elevate storytelling and speed iteration 

Why you’ll love it here

• Hybrid done right: three collaborative days each week in our Paddington office, balanced with flexibility that lets you work where you’re most productive
• Front-row influence: see your analyses and recommendations shape high-stakes investments and transformational bets 
• A team that has your back: we succeed by lifting each other, celebrating wins and learning together

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include:

• A shortlisting call with a recruiter 
• Completion of a Saville assessment 
• An initial Teams interview with the team
• A presentation or case study assessment to the team 
• A final face-to-face interview with senior team members

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. 

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.