Senior Group Strategy Manager - DK Group Strategy and Corporate Development
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | SW1V 2SA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Dorling Kindersley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for publishing and innovation? Do you thrive on shaping big ideas into actionable strategies -connecting the dots across teams, building capabilities and bringing people together to turn concepts into reality? If so, our Group Strategy & Corporate Development team wants to hear from you. We’re a small, curious and globally connected team within DK, partnering with a variety of teams and stakeholders to help shape the future of our business.
What you’ll be doing
Lead high‑impact projects across DK globally, ensuring our strategy aligns with our mission and long‑term goals
Provide structure and strategic direction to solve ambiguous business challenges and translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Deliver clear, data‑driven insights and business cases through rigorous analysis and market research
Drive implementation by working hand‑in‑hand with editors, marketers, technologists, finance and operations to turn recommendations into action
Integrate AI and digital innovation into business processes while staying flexible as priorities evolve
Serve as a thought partner to the CSO, CEO and leadership team and facilitate decision‑making
Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and high performance
Represent DK in global forums and cross‑divisional committees, sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann
Required experience & skills
Proven experience leading high-impact strategic projects from conception to execution, either in a management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role. Sector experience in publishing or another creative industry is highly desirable but not a must
Track record of leading complex, cross‑functional projects from ideation through execution and delivering measurable results
Strong analytical, market analysis and financial‑modelling skills, with the ability to synthesise data into compelling narratives and recommendations
Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies (particularly AI) and experience integrating them into business processes
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels, from creatives to executives
A growth mindset -innovative, adaptable, resilient and commercially savvy
A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with the ability to inspire and build consensus among diverse stakeholders and project teams
Degree in business, economics, data science or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
What you’ll get:
Impact at scale: A rare opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of a global publishing house known for its originality, quality and ability to transform
Cross‑functional exposure: You’ll work across editorial, commercial, technology, finance and operations, building capabilities and connecting dots across our group
Global collaboration: Join a diverse community of colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India and beyond and colleagues across the Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann Group
Continuous learning: You'll benefit from the extensive learning and development resources available within our global organisation as part of Penguin Random House and the broader Bertelsmann network
Generous benefits: Competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial discount on our books, flexible working including hybrid “Smart Working,” cycle‑to‑work scheme and more
If you’re ready to help steer DK’s strategic journey and champion innovation across our business, please apply with your CV and cover letter by August 31st.
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Volunteering policy and charity matching
Employee assistance programme
60% discount on company books
Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
Shopping discounts
Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
What you’ll be doing
Lead high‑impact projects across DK globally, ensuring our strategy aligns with our mission and long‑term goals
Provide structure and strategic direction to solve ambiguous business challenges and translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Deliver clear, data‑driven insights and business cases through rigorous analysis and market research
Drive implementation by working hand‑in‑hand with editors, marketers, technologists, finance and operations to turn recommendations into action
Integrate AI and digital innovation into business processes while staying flexible as priorities evolve
Serve as a thought partner to the CSO, CEO and leadership team and facilitate decision‑making
Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and high performance
Represent DK in global forums and cross‑divisional committees, sharing best practices and strengthening relationships across Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann
Required experience & skills
Proven experience leading high-impact strategic projects from conception to execution, either in a management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role. Sector experience in publishing or another creative industry is highly desirable but not a must
Track record of leading complex, cross‑functional projects from ideation through execution and delivering measurable results
Strong analytical, market analysis and financial‑modelling skills, with the ability to synthesise data into compelling narratives and recommendations
Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies (particularly AI) and experience integrating them into business processes
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels, from creatives to executives
A growth mindset -innovative, adaptable, resilient and commercially savvy
A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with the ability to inspire and build consensus among diverse stakeholders and project teams
Degree in business, economics, data science or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus
What you’ll get:
Impact at scale: A rare opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of a global publishing house known for its originality, quality and ability to transform
Cross‑functional exposure: You’ll work across editorial, commercial, technology, finance and operations, building capabilities and connecting dots across our group
Global collaboration: Join a diverse community of colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India and beyond and colleagues across the Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann Group
Continuous learning: You'll benefit from the extensive learning and development resources available within our global organisation as part of Penguin Random House and the broader Bertelsmann network
Generous benefits: Competitive holiday allowance, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial discount on our books, flexible working including hybrid “Smart Working,” cycle‑to‑work scheme and more
If you’re ready to help steer DK’s strategic journey and champion innovation across our business, please apply with your CV and cover letter by August 31st.
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Volunteering policy and charity matching
Employee assistance programme
60% discount on company books
Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
Shopping discounts
Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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