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Depop

Senior Strategy Director

Depop

. Lead the Strategy Team and partner with the CEO to shape Depop’s overarching company strategy .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in shaping and driving company-level strategy, with a strong focus on commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior executives. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams and translating complex data into actionable strategic insights.

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Senior Strategy ExperienceCommercial AcumenCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipExecutive Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills
Company-Level Strategy DevelopmentP&L Dynamics UnderstandingStrategic PlanningData AnalysisStrategic Thinking
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsExceptional CommunicationTeam DevelopmentClarity in AmbiguityLow Ego
Industry Keywords
Consumer BusinessTechnology BusinessStrategic Operating ModelOrganizational FocusGrowth Levers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Strategy Team and partner with the CEO to shape Depop’s overarching company strategy
  • Own and drive Depop’s long-term company strategy, identifying choices and opportunities for sustainable growth
  • Lead company-wide strategic planning with the Executive team
  • Establish priorities, make trade-offs and translate strategy into clear organisational focus
  • Advise the Executive team on important company decisions
  • Identify and lead high-impact, ambiguous and cross-functional strategic initiatives
  • Connect strategy across Product, Marketing, Finance and other functions
  • Drive alignment and influence across senior leadership
  • Lead strategic articulation for Executive Team, eBay and company-wide audiences
  • Strengthen Depop’s strategic operating model, planning, decision-making and operating rhythms
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Strategy team
  • Partner with eBay to build a cohesive combined strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience in senior strategy roles, either in-house, consulting or ideally a combination of both
  • Track record of shaping company-level strategy
  • Demonstrated experience advising and influencing Executive teams and senior leaders on complex strategic decisions
  • Strong commercial acumen, with deep understanding of P&L dynamics and growth levers
  • Strong understanding of consumer and/or technology businesses
  • Ability to identify external trends and translate them into strategic implications
  • Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and creating clarity in ambiguous environments
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to build compelling narratives for Executive and Board-level audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to combine data, commercial judgement and strategic thinking
  • Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Low ego - caring more about getting to the right answer, rather than needing to be the one that’s right

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa
  • Subsidised counselling and coaching with Self Space
  • Cycle to Work scheme with options from Evans or the Green Commute Initiative
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
  • Mental Health First Aiders across the business for support and signposting
  • 25 days of annual leave with the option to carry over up to 5 days
  • Up to 2 days of additional paid leave per year for volunteering
  • Fully paid 4-week sabbatical after completion of 5 years of consecutive service with Depop
  • MyMode hybrid-working model with Flex, Office-Based, and Remote options (role-dependent)
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • 20 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents who are full-time regular employees
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents who are full-time regular employees
  • IVF leave, shared parental leave, and paid emergency parent/carer leave
  • Twice-yearly development chats and yearly performance reviews
  • Learning budget
  • Company-wide training workshops, materials and resources
  • Life Insurance (financial compensation of 3x your salary)
  • Pension matching up to 6% of full base salary with Aviva
  • In-office Depop Shop and packing station with free delivery
  • Gifts and rewards for special milestones