Senior Strategy Manager(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
Kraft Heinz has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategy Manager to join our UK & Ireland (UKI) business unit. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Revenue Growth, you will be a key member of our in-house Strategy & Consulting Team, driving major strategic initiatives and influencing the long-term direction of the business.
This role offers high exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to work on high-impact projects, and the chance to help shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic food companies.
What You’ll Do
As Senior Strategy Manager, you’ll act as a trusted strategic partner to the UKI and European Leadership Teams, contributing to both the design and delivery of our 3-year strategic plan.
Your key responsibilities include:
Develop and refine the UKI Strategy, focusing on:
Where to play: Identify priority segments, channels, demand spaces, and consumer targets.
How to win: Define key initiatives in areas such as brand communication, innovation, revenue growth, and channel execution.
Lead high-impact strategic projects, such as:
Brand performance analysis and development of growth initiatives.
Foodservice and “Away From Home” strategy design — identifying priority accounts and win strategies.
Value engineering and operational benchmarking projects.
Perform deep analysis using external benchmarking, stakeholder interviews, and complex data sets to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the UKI and Europe, building strong relationships while maintaining focus on long-term growth.
Simplify complexity — translating insights and data into compelling recommendations and presentations for senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and collaborative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Essential requirements:
Proven experience in a Strategy or Consulting role (approx. 5 years in consultancy or 7 years in-house).
Background in a top-tier Strategy Consultancy or FMCG Strategy function (required).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sense of imperfect data.
Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders.
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and translating insights into strategy.
Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the above experience criteria can be considered at this stage.
What We Offer
At Kraft Heinz, we’re passionate about growth — for our business and our people. You’ll enjoy a merit-based environment that rewards performance and encourages personal and professional development.
Career & Culture
Industry-recognised career development pathway
Meritocratic pay-for-performance culture
Fun, collaborative office environment with regular social events
Active Business Resource Groups supporting diversity, inclusion, and allyship
Flexible hybrid working, including opportunities to work from abroad
Family & Wellbeing
Private medical insurance and Digital GP
Comprehensive life assurance and group income protection
Enhanced parental leave and nursery support scheme
Exclusive gym discounts and cycle-to-work scheme
Calm App Premium membership for wellbeing support
Participation in employee-led sports clubs and teams
3 volunteering days annually (e.g., Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and interview process.
Why Join Us
At Kraft Heinz, we believe in ownership, creativity, and performance. You’ll join a global organisation that values bold ideas and empowers people to make an impact — while working in an environment that’s supportive, diverse, and focused on excellence.
Join us at The Shard, London, and play a key role in shaping the future of Kraft Heinz UKI.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all individuals — including those from underrepresented ethnic groups, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
