Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization working to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people affected by conflict and disaster. The Senior Strategy Manager will lead large, complex strategic projects and develop solutions that solve problems and deliver high-quality results at pace, in partnership with senior global leaders.IRC UK is part of the IRC global network. Our UK team works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Problem Solving: Lead large, complex strategic projects, with minimal supervision; structure ambiguous problems, facilitate collaborative problem-solving, and rapidly iterate towards evidence-based solutions; lead cross-functional project teams and coach team members.Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Build trusted relationships with global senior leaders, act as a thought partner, make recommendations that account for their needs, and influence action; foster a positive, collaborative working environment.Analysis and Insight: Structure and conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, including stakeholder interviews to gather needs and perspectives; generate actionable insights and recommendations informed by analysis and our context.Communication and Delivery: Produce high-quality deliverables (e.g., decks, memos, analyses) with minimal re-work and present findings to global leaders to enable decision-making and alignment.Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge And Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex strategic projects; solution-oriented and able to drive results independently.Strong ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, especially senior leadership, and navigate difficult discussions.Excellent analytical skills — able to analyze, interpret, and translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to tailor messages to the relevant audience.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver at a fast pace.Highly collaborative and effective in a dynamic, cross-functional global team.Adaptable; respond positively to ambiguity; comfortable working in a multicultural environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.Experience

7–10 years of experience in a strategy, consulting or business transformation role with a track record of high performance.Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects that solve complex organizational problems and drive strategic change.Experience partnering with senior and executive leadership as a strategic advisor, shaping key decisions and enabling leaders to influence and drive strategy.Criteria marked with bold in the original text reflect minimum criteria aligned with the Disability Confident Employer Scheme in the UK. UK-based candidates who meet these criteria will be invited to interview.UK Specific and Standards

Standard Responsibilities: Promote initiatives to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion; support safeguarding and IRC values and policies.Standard Job Requirements and Related Standard Content: IRC aims to build a diverse and inclusive team and to remove barriers to employment. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities in the application and interview process.The salary range for the role is GBP 52,000–67,000 per annum. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Recruitment Process

Screening call onlineFirst round panel interview onlineSecond round interview with hiring manager onlineSome rounds may include a case study (to be confirmed)Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business Development and SalesIndustries: Non-profit OrganizationsWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. This page contains insights and information to help you understand the role and IRC’s mission.

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