Director of Strategy

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1,500+ companies in the US & UK to deliver a new kind of learning that's transforming today’s workforce.

Multiverse apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage and focus on building critical AI, data, and tech skills. Multiverse learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022, Multiverse announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn, the round makes the company the UK’s first EdTech unicorn.

But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees globally, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output. Join Multiverse and power our mission to provide equitable access to economic opportunity, for everyone.

The Role 

As Director of Strategy, you will lead the strategy process in close collaboration with  the executive team. You will identify, analyse, and prioritize high-potential growth  opportunities while ensuring the company is operationally set up to execute large scale initiatives. You will lead the setup and execution of high-priority cross-functional strategic initiatives, playing a key role in helping Multiverse become AI-native. This involves embedding AI into how our internal teams operate, improving productivity, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration through smart experimentation and scalable tooling. As such, this role requires a balance between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the annual strategy process, working with the CEO and executive team to define priorities, assess market opportunities, and align on key strategic initiatives.

• Growth & Expansion: Identify and evaluate new growth areas, including  international expansion, new services or product lines and market  adjacencies. 

• Hands-On Execution: Roll up your sleeves to directly execute or support  earlier-stage or experimental strategic initiatives, usually with a small team

• Champion the adoption of AI across internal teams — identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and decision-making through internal tooling, and embed AI into strategic workflows through thoughtful experimentation and collaboration with cross-functional partners

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with teams across product, tech, operations, finance, marketing, and sales to ensure we have the right infrastructure, processes, and resources to execute strategic initiatives. 

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Conduct rigorous market and competitive analysis, build business cases, and develop frameworks that guide high-impact decisions. 

• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present insights, recommendations, and strategic updates for the executive and senior leadership team. 

Who You Are 

• Strategic Thinker & Doer: You can develop high-level strategies while also diving deep to execute when needed. 

• Collaborative Leader: You have experience working cross-functionally to align stakeholders and drive execution. 

• Analytical & Data-Driven: You use data to make informed decisions and can translate complex insights into actionable strategies. 

• Bias for Action: You thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment and have a track record of getting things done. 

• Global Perspective: Experience with international expansion and scaling is a plus. 

• Interested in AI and Data: and how it might change companies and industries at  operational and strategic level 

Qualifications 

• Over 10 years in professional roles, with at least half focused on strategy,  corporate development, management consulting, or related areas.
• Background in high-growth tech companies or similarly fast-paced environments. 

• Skilled in financial modelling, market research, and strategic analysis.
• Familiar with working in organizations serving B2B enterprise clients.
• Exceptional communication skills and a strong track record in stakeholder management. 

• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives from ideation through execution.
• Experience in a company entering or growing in new markets.

Why Join Us? 

• Opportunity to shape the strategy of a high-growth, Series D company with big ambitions. 

• Great balance of strategy work and operational execution of strategic initiatives - requires a real all-rounder

• Work closely with top executives and cross-functional leaders.
• A dynamic, fast-paced culture where your work directly impacts the company’s future.

Benefits 

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2  volunteer days and 2 company-wide wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays per  year 

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback  scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through  Gympass and access to Spill - all in one mental health support 

• Hybrid work offering - and the opportunity to take part in our work-from-anywhere scheme

• Team fun - weekly socials, company-wide events and office snacks!

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and  employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry,  religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status,  disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never  change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here. 

Safeguarding 

All posts in Multiverse involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding.  Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the  Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any  convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for  appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light  subsequently. 

If you're excited by the opportunity to drive strategy and execution at a global scale,  we’d love to hear from you!