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Senior Strategy Lead
Some people are naturally drawn to our customer facing teams. Some think ‘back office’ is where it all happens. At Skipton, we'd say the magic is in how the two work together.
About the role
Job introduction
Are you passionate about using insight, analysis, and strategic thinking to shape the future of an organisation? Do you thrive on connecting the dots, creating powerful narratives, and influencing senior leaders with evidence based recommendations?
We’re looking for a Senior Strategy Lead to join our Group Corporate Planning team at a pivotal time in our transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Skipton Group, helping shape long term direction, develop strategic options, and influence decisions that impact millions of customers.
About the Role
As Senior Strategy Lead, you will play a central role in the Group’s strategy function, turning analysis into meaningful insight. You will translate complexity into clarity, producing high quality insights, modelling, deep dives, and strategic options that support confident decision making at Executive Committee level.
You will:
- Lead deep market, regulatory, and competitor insight work
- Develop strategic options supported by scenario modelling and data led analysis
- Shape strategic narratives and create compelling papers for ExCo and Board audiences
- Conduct forward looking analysis to support foresight and horizon scanning
- Play a key role in the corporate planning cycle, ensuring alignment between insight, strategy, and execution
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in strategy, consulting, insight, or corporate development
- Strong analytical capability, including scenario modelling and synthesis
- Ability to develop structured, persuasive strategic recommendations
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and clearly framing complex issues
- A curious, innovative mindset, with confidence to challenge assumptions
What You’ll Get
- A unique opportunity to shape strategy for one of the UK’s most trusted financial services groups
- Direct exposure to senior leaders and the Group Executive Committee
- A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas
If you’re motivated by shaping the future of the Skipton Group and bring insight, analytical rigour, and creativity to your work, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including;
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
- Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
- Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
- Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
- Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
- A commitment to training and development
- Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
- 3 paid volunteering days per annum
- Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
- We care about your health and wellbeing, we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
Plan your journey
The Bailey, Skipton, United Kingdom, BD23 1AP Google maps
Skipton core benefits
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Pay
It's only part of the picture
Your salary is only part of your bigger rewards and benefits picture at Skipton. But we’ll make sure you’re rewarded for the role you do, the skills you bring and how you grow with us over time. -
Pensions
Paying the future you
We care about your future and want to help you really make the most of it. That’s why we pay up to an additional 10% into your pension whenever you contribute. -
Bonus
Recognising your part in our success
Many of our colleagues get a discretionary bonus as a thank you for the part they’ve played in our shared success. -
Life Assurance
Protect your loved ones
It’s a subject none of us like to think about, but it’s important to be ready for whatever life throws at us. Financial support for your loved ones in a worst case scenario, gives you extra peace of mind. -
Group Income Protection
Protection from the financial impact of long-term absence
Income Protection gives you a percentage replacement income if you’re off work because of long-term illness or injury. It’ll also protect a level of your income if you’re given medical advice to reduce your work hours following an accident or illness. -
Private Medical Insurance
Fast and effective medical treatment – open to everyone
Is there anything more important than the health of you and your family? Private Medical Insurance (PMI) provides you with quick access to high-quality medical care when it matters.
Why Skipton?
Because your career is more than just a ladder.
Founded on fairness
In 2026, we were named as one of the Financial Times Best Employers in the UK. We were also the highest placed building society on the list, too.
Not bad, right? But it’s much more than just another opportunity to blow our own trumpet. It truly reflects how our people experience working here.
Because at Skipton, we’re a mutual. We’re founded on fairness, built on shared effort, and committed to saying it straight. We’re curious, brave and always collaborative. We look out for each other. And we treat everyone like a grown-up - with respect, with understanding, with a level playing field at their feet.
Our Enabling Function Teams
Here in Enabling Functions, you’ll tackle big challenges, drive change, and watch your career soar. Best of all, you’ll help make life better for real people all across the country.
You’ll be part of a team that keeps us running, and you’ll have people from all corners of our business counting on you. Every idea you have, every process you improve helps colleagues support members to buy homes, save for what’s next, and feel good about their money. None of it happens without you.
Learning & Development
Learning is part of the everyday at Skipton. It’s woven into conversations and brought to life through hands-on experiences. You’ll pick up new skills as you go, and get tools and support that flex around your role and life.
There isn’t just one way to grow here. You can experience different teams, gain new skills, and make a name for yourself.
No matter which path you choose, your support helps colleagues guide members and customers through their big life moments. You’re not just supporting the business, you’re part of the team that powers it forward.
Meet the recruiter
Sophie Harrison
Talent Acquisition Specialist
I first joined Skipton in 2017, and returned in September 2025. I now support our UK-wide Branch Network with all their recruitment needs.
The best thing about Skipton is the people. I feel incredibly supported here and know that my daily work makes a real difference.
What happens when
1. Shortlisting
Once you’ve sent us your application and CV, we’ll review it using clear criteria. Our decisions are based on the skills, and experience you share with us.
2. Your Interview
Your interview might be by phone, over Microsoft Teams or in person, depending on the role and the circumstances. For some roles, there may also be more than one stage in the recruitment process - but we’ll always let you know what the plan is.
During your interview, we’ll ask you about your current and previous experience, and we’re very much interested in all of your skills and knowledge. This includes relevant things you might have learned through work, studies and voluntary activities
For some roles we could ask you to complete one or more tasks, or deliver a presentation. But don't worry, we'll support you throughout the process so you can do your best.
3. After your interview
At Skipton we always get in touch after your interview to let you know if you’re successful, or if you’re made it through to the next stage. And if you would like feedback on your interview we are always happy to share this. It’s all part of the Skipton experience, we value the time you’ve given us throughout the process.
4. Your offer
If you’re successful, we’ll get in touch to discuss your offer. When you accept we’ll send your contract and confirm the pre-employment checks you need to complete to get the ball rolling. You’ll need to successfully complete the checks before starting, so providing information quickly will help keep things on track. We aim to keep things simple and easy to follow.
5. Your Skipton Welcome
You’re in - welcome to the team!
We’ll be in touch regularly right up to your first day with lots of exciting info, details of what to expect when you’re here, and hints and tips to help you prepare for a great start.
And when it comes to the big day, there’ll be a warm welcome waiting for you as you begin your journey with us.