Strategy Manager - Whoosh

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 25-Feb-2026

In this role, you will translate strategy into meaningful action, ensuring plans are delivered effectively and to a high standard. You typically lead and/or support key projects and act as a subject matter expert. You are responsible for shaping and delivering the overall Online strategy, as well as driving a range of strategic initiatives that support Online in achieving its North Star ambition.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• Creating documents and briefings for senior stakeholders on key strategic topics related to rapid delivery and the evolving strategic direction of Whoosh.
• Managing and supporting projects that define new strategic direction for Whoosh, using insights from customer behaviour, market trends, commercial performance, and opportunities to drive sales and profit growth.
• Delivering and optimising strategic projects, including stakeholder management, programme management, and overseeing financial performance to meet long‑term and annual business plans.
• Analysing internal and external data to identify trends and business opportunities.
• Conducting market analysis to understand best practice and translating this into the Tesco context.
• Developing financial models and case studies to assess the potential value and long‑term growth of opportunities.
• Evaluating the potential ROI of strategic propositions against agreed metrics to support prioritisation of business and technology plans.
• Collaborating effectively with teams across Finance, Fulfilment, Customer, Technology, Commercial, and wider Online Development.

You will need

• An understanding of Online business models and economics.
• Strong strategic thinking, proposition development capability, and analytical skills.
• The ability to bridge strategic thinking with practical, real‑world implementation.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Good commercial acumen and sound commercial judgement.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Advanced analytical skills, including working with broad and varied stakeholder groups.
• A track record of effective joint business planning and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience in strategy formulation, business development, or corporate development within rapid delivery, Online, or retail environments.

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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