As part of our annual strategy cycle, we are seeking a freelance strategy analyst to support our leadership team in analysing and synthesising key inputs into CDP’s 2026 strategic plan.
The analysts will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across seven strategic workstreams:
- Market analysis
- Competitor research
- Client value creation
- Internal commercial analysis
- Existing client analysis
- Visioning and scenario development
- Strategic storytelling and board preparation
Your role will focus on data analysis, insight generation, and narrative development, helping to turn research and analysis into coherent, visual, and evidence-based outputs, used as inputs for leadership discussion in January.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Strategy Team in synthesising findings from multiple workstreams into a unified strategic story.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis across market, competitor, and client data sources.
- Prepare board-level presentation materials, summaries, and visual frameworks (e.g., growth opportunity maps, market positioning, client segmentation).
- Identify and articulate strategic implications and options for CDP’s business model, service mix, and market focus.
- Collaborate with internal commercial, client, and innovation teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment.
- Develop clear, concise, and visually compelling outputs that support decision-making and communication.
Deliverables
By early January 2026, the analysts will contribute to:
- A synthesised strategic insights deck for leadership and board discussion.
- Supporting data analysis and visualisations underpinning strategic recommendations.
- Input into future vision and opportunity framing for CDP’s growth agenda.
Duration: 4–6 weeks (November–December 2025)
Location: Hybrid – flexible with onsite collaboration at CDP (Cambridge, UK) as needed and preferred
Reporting to: Leadership team
Start Date: As soon as possible