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Strategic Planner

Strategic planners help businesses figure out where they want to go and how to get there. They look at what's happening in the market, work out what customers need, and come up with plans to help the business grow.

Strategic Planner

35

Business and Management

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (35), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

The role

As a strategic planner, you help a company decide what it wants to do and how to do it. You'll look at information about customers, other companies and what's selling well. Then you work with people from different parts of the company - marketing, money, operations - to make a plan everyone agrees on.

Your job mixes detective work, teamwork and planning. You gather facts, spot what's working and what isn't, and suggest ways to do better. It takes focus and organisation, but you get to see your ideas actually happen and make a real difference to how the business does.

Daily responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with company goals.
  • Develop detailed strategic plans that outline objectives, key performance indicators, and timelines.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovative thinking.
  • Stay updated on industry developments and emerging technologies relevant to the business.

Does a degree help here?

A UK degree equips candidates with a robust understanding of business principles, critical thinking, and analytical skills, all of which are essential for a successful career in strategic planning. UK universities are renowned for their rigorous academic standards and industry connections, providing graduates with a competitive edge in the job market.