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Strategic Planning Manager
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As part of the team working in the Strategy, Insight and Engagement you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Strategic Planning for our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.
Key responsibilities of the role include -
To ensure the key elements of an effective strategic planning framework are in place, are regularly reviewed and support the future direction of operational policing in Scotland.
Lead the strategic direction, efficiency and development of the strategic business planning functions across Police Scotland.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found hereStrategic Planning Manager
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
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Strategic Planning Consultant
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Strategic Planning Consultant - East of England
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this East of England based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Consultant.
This is an initial 6+ month contract position paying up to £52 per hour inside IR35.
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
JOB REF - 62010
If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call our Town Planning recruitment specialist, Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or apply here.
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (phone number removed), we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.
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Strategic Planning Manager
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As part of the team working in the Strategy, Insight and Engagement you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Strategic Planning for our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.
Key responsibilities of the role include -
To ensure the key elements of an effective strategic planning framework are in place, are regularly reviewed and support the future direction of operational policing in Scotland.
Lead the strategic direction, efficiency and development of the strategic business planning functions across Police Scotland.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found hereStrategic Planning Manager
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
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Strategic Planning Consultant
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Strategic Planning Consultant - East of England
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this East of England based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Consultant.
This is an initial 6+ month contract position paying up to £52 per hour inside IR35.
We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come from a Local Authority background. The ideal candidates will be working towards tight deadlines with minimal supervision and will have the ability to prioritise daily work loads. You will be focussed on developing the broad content of the policies working toward the Local Plan.
You will be an experienced and motivated Planner who is degree and preferably masters qualified and have MRTPI status or be working towards it. You will also have a very strong knowledge of planning legislation and process and have excellent communication skills.
JOB REF - 62010
If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail please do not hesitate to call our Town Planning recruitment specialist, Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or apply here.
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (phone number removed), we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.
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Strategic Planning Manager
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The University of Warwick is looking for a Strategic Planning Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of strategic decision-making - helping to shape the University’s future and ensure alignment with its long-term objectives.
A great opportunity, if you are someone who thrives on strategic thinking, effective coordination & planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll also enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex processes, while contributing to the development and implementation of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of strategic project plans, ensuring milestones and decision points are clearly defined and achieved.
- Provide leadership on the coordination of deliverables to ensure consistent standards, and ensuring activities are undertaken as required to successfully achieve the delivery of key milestones.
- Proactively identify and solve problems to address strategic challenges and support decision-making.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and progress tracking across multiple strategic initiatives.
- Support Strategic Planning in advancing core planning activities, driving innovation in monitoring performance and continuous process improvement.
- Deliver executive support to steering groups, workstreams, and working groups as required.
- Identifying process improvement initiatives within Strategic Planning, which could include developing SharePoint and creating KPIs.
About You
This role requires a proven track record in project management, including project planning, setting and tracking project milestones, and the use of strategic analysis tools and techniques to ensure effective structure and governance.
You will have previous experience working within a university environment and a strong understanding of Higher Education policies and procedures.
Key Info
6 month contract
Hybrid – 2 days a week on site (Anchor day – Tuesday)
£28.00 per hour
Next Steps
If you are interested please send your CV to
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Principal Consultant - Business Process Optimization
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading client engagements to analyze existing business processes across various functions (e.g., operations, finance, customer service).
- Identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement through detailed process mapping and data analysis.
- Developing innovative and practical solutions for process redesign, leveraging best practices and technology.
- Facilitating workshops and interviews with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and build consensus.
- Creating compelling business cases that quantify the benefits of proposed process improvements.
- Managing project timelines, resources, and client expectations to ensure successful delivery.
- Overseeing the implementation of new processes, including change management strategies and training development.
- Mentoring and developing junior consultants on the engagement team.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies that impact business operations.
- Contributing to the firm's thought leadership in business process management and operational excellence.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key client executives.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting, with a specific focus on business process improvement and operational strategy. Proven experience in leading complex BPO projects and a strong understanding of various process analysis methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) are essential. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills are required, along with outstanding communication and presentation abilities. Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement is crucial. This hybrid role requires regular presence in our Plymouth, Devon, UK office for key meetings and collaboration, with flexibility for remote work. The ability to travel to client sites as needed is also expected.
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Management Consultant - Business Process Optimization
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Design and document optimized future-state processes.
- Develop and implement strategies for process re-engineering and automation.
- Measure and report on the impact of process improvements.
- Collaborate with clients to implement change initiatives effectively.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams.
- Conduct gap analysis and risk assessment for process changes.
- Develop business cases for process optimization projects.
- Ensure alignment of processes with strategic business objectives.
- Contribute to the firm's expertise in business process management.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in business process analysis and optimization consulting.
- Strong understanding of process mapping, modeling, and re-engineering techniques.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in process improvement are a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated consultant to make a significant impact on client operations within the dynamic region of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK .
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Head of Strategic Planning
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Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
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Head of Strategic Planning
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Freshminds has partnered with a leading FTSE 250 transport company who are looking to hire an impressive Strategic Network Planner to their team. Working closely with the Head of Network and CFO, you will be responsible for driving commerical and operational growth in their transport schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on strategy and compliance across the network
- Use data driven insights to optimise on operational efficiency
- Align with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional excellence
Requirements:
- c.5 years Big 4 experience
- Astute analytical experience
- Interest / experience in transport and logistics desirable
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VP/AVP, Strategic Planning
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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**MAIN PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ROLE**
Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments:
+ Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA (former Strategic Planning Department of EMEA Planning)
**ROLES, SCOPE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE**
+ Authority from and reporting to Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA or his/her direct report
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Regional Planning and Strategy Development**
You will be responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to Office of the Chief of Staff for EMEA, including
+ Responsible for supporting Chief of Staff for EMEA and Head of Corporate & Financial Strategy for EMEA, and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for supporting Regional Executive for EMEA and executing all tasks assigned by them.
+ Responsible for the Project/Programme management of multiple significant strategic initiatives in EMEA.
+ Responsible for the Projects/Programmes relevant to Securities (MUSE and MUS(EU)) matters
+ Responsible for strengthening the integrated operation of both Chief of Staff for EMEA and MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO's support team, and building robust relationships with MUSE/MUS(EU) CEO and his/her support team
+ Responsible for strategic policy planning and implementation to enhance the activities, governances and operational efficiencies in EMEA.
+ Responsible for rebuilding the robust regulatory policy and strategy across EMEA, covering horizon scanning, implementation of new regulations, and monitoring of open issues with regulators, all of which require MUFG wide coordination both in Tokyo and EMEA.
+ Responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to the operations administered by EMEA, and supporting communication and negotiation with local authorities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for setting and management of organization performance evaluation for COOI area.
+ Responsible for providing support, guidance, assistance and management on the Safety and Soundness activity for each branch, representative office and local affiliate offices in EMEA.
+ Responsible for liaising between HO divisions in Tokyo and divisions / branches in EMEA, communicating and negotiating in many cases in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking). If necessary, interpreting between English and Japanese. (The communication with and application to Japanese regulatory bodies is accepted only in Japanese.)
+ Responsible for leading crisis management in serious disasters, terrorism, riots, wars, and outbreaks (pandemics) of infectious disasters etc.
+ Responsible for supporting facility team to ensure safety and effectiveness of all bank facilities in EMEA.
+ Responsible for collaborating with Corporate Communication team for developing internal/external communication, brand related strategies & initiatives.
+ Responsible for enhancing collaborative framework among affiliated companies and alliance partners.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ A proven track record of establishing strategies and achieving business development targets.
+ Proven track record of building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
+ Extensive/enough experiences in the banking industry.
**SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies**
+ Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
+ Fluent English and Japanese language skills, both written and oral.
+ Ability to lead by example by coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
+ Good working knowledge of Japanese business culture or experience of adapting to and working with different culture.
+ Well-developed communication skill and human network are necessary for this position in order to establish EMEA strategy in consistent with the entire MUFG strategy.
+ Ability to negotiate and settle issues with head offices in Tokyo, other regions and branches and maintain good internal relationships.
+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills.
+ Good team worker and ability to prioritise and drive deadlines.
+ Knowledge of managerial accounting, general financial accounting standards, and general knowledge of applicable tax regime and its implication - preferable but not required.
**Education / Qualifications**
+ Degree level education or equivalent industry experience essential.
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENT**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Result-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ A creative and innovative approach to work
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to details and accuracy
+ A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
+ Strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
**Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office**
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute
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