3-month contract | Potential extension | Newcastle | Hybrid

Play a key role in shaping a multi-year organisational strategy, working closely with senior leadership in a hands‑on corporate strategy position.

GWG Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Newcastle organisation to recruit an experienced Strategy and Planning Specialist for an initial three-month contract, with potential for extension.

Working closely with the Strategy & Planning Manager, you will support the development of the organisation’s strategy and annual planning cycle, helping translate complex information and senior leadership discussions into clear, high‑quality strategic outputs.

About the role

This is a hands‑on corporate strategy position requiring someone who can quickly understand a complex organisation, work comfortably with ambiguity and add value from day one.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the development and drafting of the organisation’s multi‑year corporate strategy
- Helping develop and document the strategy management and annual planning cycle
- Translating senior leadership discussions into clear strategic insights, recommendations and documentation
- Preparing high‑quality Executive and Board‑level papers and presentations
- Synthesising complex information into clear, compelling strategic narratives
- Supporting environmental scanning, research and strategic analysis
- Contributing to strategic measures, performance frameworks and benefits realisation
- Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation

About you

You will ideally bring:





- Experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning or strategy advisory
- Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to multi‑year organisational strategies
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to write strategically for Executive and Board audiences
- Strong ability to synthesise complex information and develop clear recommendations
- Confidence working with senior leaders and constructively contributing your own perspective
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
- A flexible and adaptable approach in an evolving environment

Experience across both consulting/advisory and an internal corporate strategy function would be highly regarded.

The opportunity

- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
- ASAP start
- Newcastle-based with hybrid working - 3 days onsite
- Full‑time preferred, however 3-4 days per week may be considered for an experienced candidate
- Work closely with senior leadership on a significant organisational strategy program

As an equal chance employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity, and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier‑free and equitable recruitment experience. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.

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📌 Strategy and Planning Specialist (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 GWG Recruitment
📍 Newcastle City Council