Strategy Manager

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Strategy Manager. You will support the Strategy team with developing and implementing our corporate strategy and working with departments on key projects that support revenue growth and operational efficiency.

What will you be doing?

· Help shape the long-term direction of the Club by working with the Executive team and supporting the VP and Director of Strategy with the development of the Club’s corporate strategy including vision, mission, priorities and KPI’s.

· Work with the wider Strategy team and heads of department on departmental strategies and priority projects.

· Support on cross-functional programs of work (e.g., youth engagement, international growth) that could require the development of a plan, assessment of current approach, project delivery etc.

· Proactive identification and research of opportunities to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency.

· Draft internal proposals and business models for new growth opportunities, products or markets.

· Support our executive team on a wide range of ad-hoc projects including desktop research, project management, memo drafting etc.

· Lead on the narrative and design of presentations for senior stakeholders for both internal and external audiences.

· To analyse, monitor and keep up to date on sporting trends, legislation, and developments.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and organise data and information effectively. You will likely have an interest in sport and an understanding of the business of sport would be desirable. You will have the ability to build strong relationships across the club and with external stakeholders. You can utilise office tools to present complex information and be able to structure arguments effectively and be self-directed and driven to deliver results. You will be comfortable with numbers and be computer literate and highly proficient in MS Office software, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. 3-5 years' experience in a similar strategy/ consultant role is desirable.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You can either be based at the Liverpool or London office with travel to different offices when needed.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.