Strategic Initiatives Manager

About HIVED

At HIVED were steamrolling forward as one of Europes fastest growing startups and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Based in London we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale powered by a 100% electric an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.

A tech company at heart our talent and technology is laser-focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end-customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.

Already trusted by leading international brands such as John Lewis Nespresso Uniqlo H&M brands and more we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut Bain HelloFresh ASOS Apple and Google employees and we are backed by some of Europes leading investors and VCs in climate-tech logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures Maersk Growth Pale Blue Dot VC Eka Ventures NordicNinja VC and the British government. Were passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.

Our Values

• We Are Kind - Kind to the planet our team and our partners. We listen with purpose leave our egos at the door and arent afraid to make difficult decisions. We must never confuse kindness with being nice - it requires us to be fair consistent honest thoughtful and compassionate.

• We Are Tenacious - We fight every day to keep the customer promise for every parcel entrusted to us. No matter how hard it gets or whatever stands in our way we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

• We Are Curious - We never settle constantly challenge convention and are never afraid to ask why. We believe there is always more to learn always a better way and that were always only just getting started. We never fight the urge to be inquisitive to understand the world around us and to explore where others might not.

• We Are Resourceful - Our planets resources are scarce and our future depends on our ability to use them wisely. Waste is the enemy. We strive to do more with less be more efficient and make the most of what we have.

Role Overview

Sitting in the Strategy & Initiatives Office you will be responsible for solving novel and exciting problems including new revenue lines products or big wholesale changes at HIVED. This role sits closely alongside Operations and also collaborates with the wider business e.g tech Data Finance and Commercial teams.

This is a high-leverage role with direct exposure to the Executive team perfect for a top-tier consultant or high-potential operator looking to swap slide decks for real-world P&L ownership.

You will be responsible for incubating and launching new business lines with full project management and P&L ownership until the project is mature enough to be handed over to the relevant function. This role is perfect for someone hungry and intelligent that wants to make their mark on a business excelling at first principles thinking.

Youll collaborate within a cross-functional teams to launch truly innovative ideas that are robust scalable and deeply integrated into HIVEDs operations. This is an opportunity to combine theoretical rigour with real-world application and see the tangible impact of your work every day.

What youll be doing

• Lead the exploration and evaluation of new approaches to solve complex business problems.

• Partner with product and operational stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into solutions. You will by communicate roadmaps progress and findings clearly to stakeholders at varying levels.

• Lead discovery and delivery for defined features or improvement areas within the squads remit aligning solutions to operational needs and business goals.

• Independently develop investment cases and strategic frameworks for multi-million pound initiatives discovery and analysis to inform decisions.

• Ensure data informs solution design by aligning decisions with strategic KPIs technical metrics and business impact.

• Proactively identify gaps risks or opportunities in existing or potential initiatives - communicating them clearly and in the right format with all relevant stakeholders.

What were looking for

• You likely have 2 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consultancy (Bain McKinsey BCG) high-growth scale-up or investment bank. You are hungry to enact changes over days not months.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience ideating and building from scratch using data led insights.

• You can break down complex ambiguous problems into logical workstreams without a playbook. You are comfortable ideating and building from scratch using data led insights.

• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into solutions with measurable business impact.

• Curiosity creativity and a strong sense of ownership you enjoy solving open-ended problems and building solutions that matter.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - you will have strong exposure to executive teams and on the ground operators giving confidence in outputs and updates.
  

How we reward our team

• Dynamic hybrid working environment with a diverse and driven team

• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment with progression opportunities based on success in the role

• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays

• 1 Birthday Day Off 2 Tenure-Based Additional Days Off

• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental vision & mental health therapy

• Bi-annual performance reviews and tailored development plans

• Competitive salary EMI options scheme

• Annual compensation review

• Team lunch provided once a week

• Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics)

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day 1 right

• Community volunteer days

• Cycle to work scheme

• Dog friendly office and depots

• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)

Want to learn more

• Meet the team in 60 seconds: Behind the scenes with HIVED

• HIVED is B Corporation certified

• HIVED is #7 on The Sunday Times Tech 100

• Read how HIVED raised $42M to transform parcel delivery with AI and all-electric logistics network

• Check the Impact Reports for 2024 and 2025

• Keep up with HIVED here