Corporate Strategy Officer

Job title: Corporate Strategy Officer

Salary: £45,000 to £53,000

Working location: Milton Keynes (minimum 2 days in office)

Employment type: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Job summary:

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Strategy Manager, this role plays a key part in shaping and delivering NHBC’s corporate strategy and annual Group Business Plan. You’ll help translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable direction, ensuring departmental plans align with NHBC’s overall objectives.

As a leading insurance and warranty provider at the heart of the UK housing sector, NHBC works closely with many of the country’s largest housebuilders. In this role, you’ll support the development and delivery of the Group Business Plan by providing high‑quality, evidence‑based insight on the economy, housing market and wider operating environment. Working closely with the Corporate Strategy Director and Senior Corporate Strategy Manager, your analysis and insight will directly inform senior decision‑making and help NHBC continue to deliver its purpose.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a collaborative programme across the business, supported by the Corporate Strategy Manager, to develop strategic insights and design initiatives, proposals and business cases that support delivery of NHBC’s strategy and business plans.
• Contribute to the development of corporate strategy by turning insight and analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Define appropriate measures and critical success factors to monitor progress and performance against the Group Business Plan.
• Support effective communication of the strategy and plan across the wider organisation.
• Monitoring key Group Business Plan assumptions (such as registrations, house prices, business mix and inflation), identifying trends and providing forward‑looking outlooks.
• Support strategy development processes by designing materials and facilitating cross‑functional workshops and meetings to help shape NHBC’s strategic direction.
• Support scenario planning and stress‑testing activities to assess alternative future scenarios and develop contingency options.
• Build strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support strategy development and delivery.

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret market, customer and business data from multiple sources, translating complex information into clear insights that support effective decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills, with the confidence and credibility to present insights and recommendations at a senior level.
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to challenge constructively, identify solutions and contribute new perspectives.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to work with stakeholders with differing priorities to reach agreement and drive outcomes.
• Ability to resolve complex and multi-dimensional problems, considering impacts across multiple areas of the organisation.
• Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and take a hands-on approach when required.
• Desirable, but not essential - strong understanding of the housebuilding, insurance and new home warranty markets and the broader operating environment.
• Knowledge of strategy development and business planning tools and techniques (e.g. PESTLE, SWOT, gap analysis, scenario and contingency planning).
• Relevant experience within the field, a degree/diploma qualification would be ideal (or equivalent relevant experience).

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.