This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
The University of Westminster is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in the heart of London, renowned for its inclusivity and academic excellence. Our Strategy, Planning & Performance (SPP) directorate plays a pivotal role in supporting the University’s strategic ambitions by embedding a culture of evidence-led decision-making and delivering processes that drive performance and impact.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Strategic Planning Manager to lead and continuously improve the University’s integrated planning process. Reporting to the Director of SPP, you will coordinate the annual cycle of planning activities, ensuring seamless alignment between key processes such as student number planning, business planning, and risk management. You will work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, including members of the University Executive Board (UEB), to deliver a joined-up approach that supports the University’s strategic goals.
In this role, you will lead initiatives to develop a sustainable culture of strategic thinking, working with stakeholders across the University to embed frameworks for planning, target setting, monitoring delivery and performance. You will support projects related to strategic priorities and will oversee the monitoring of progress of key strategic and operating plans. You will manage programmes of work including student number planning and will ensure that portfolio planning and development is informed by market data and intelligence. Additionally, you will oversee the dissemination of diverse data sources to inform decision-making, ensuring that key information is available at the right time to support planning and portfolio development activities.
With significant experience in business and strategic planning, ideally within higher education, you will bring a detailed understanding of planning methodologies to the university. Your ability to bring together planning strands, complex data, influence senior leaders, and communicate effectively will be critical to your success. A relevant professional qualification, such as PRINCE2, alongside expertise in managing organisation-wide planning processes, will also be advantageous.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the University of Westminster and contribute to its long-term success. Join us and play a central role in driving performance and fostering innovation across our institution.
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Closing date: midnight on 19 January 2025
Interviews are likely to be held: end of January 2025
Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk