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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

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• Lead the development and implementation of the company's long-term strategic plan.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to ensure strategic alignment.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress against strategic objectives.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and presentations.
• Manage the strategic planning cycle and ensure timely delivery of key outputs.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and disruptive technologies relevant to the industry.
• Communicate strategic vision and plans effectively throughout the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to the executive team.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting, with a significant focus on strategy formulation.
• Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing complex business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in financial modeling, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a remote-first environment and managing distributed teams is highly desirable.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, with a long-term perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Lead the strategic planning process, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Develop and refine the organization's overall strategic vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
• Translate high-level strategy into actionable plans, roadmaps, and initiatives across different business units.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and discussions with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives, tracking progress against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats in the market and provide strategic recommendations.
• Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making and investment appraisal.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to ensure alignment of departmental plans with the overall corporate strategy.
• Develop and maintain frameworks for strategic planning and performance management.
• Communicate the strategic direction and progress to internal and external stakeholders.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or a related consulting role, ideally within a corporate environment.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of various business models, market dynamics, and competitive strategy frameworks.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to drive consensus and action.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
• An MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Experience in the specific industry sector of the organization is a significant advantage.

• Develop and articulate the company's strategic vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
• Lead the annual strategic planning process, engaging with senior leadership and departmental heads to define priorities and initiatives.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend forecasting to identify opportunities and threats.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, setting clear KPIs and measurable goals.
• Monitor the execution of strategic initiatives, track progress against targets, and report findings to the executive team.
• Identify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop business cases for new ventures and strategic investments.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and alignment sessions.
• Provide guidance and support to business units in developing their departmental strategies.
• Ensure effective communication of the strategic plan throughout the organization.
• Analyze financial performance and market data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation across all levels of the company.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, management consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful corporate strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, market analysis, and business valuation techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in strategic planning frameworks and tools.
• This hybrid role requires the candidate to be based in or able to commute to the Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK area, with designated days for in-office work and remote flexibility.

• Leading the formulation and refinement of the company's overall strategic vision, mission, and long-term goals.
• Developing comprehensive strategic plans, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Translating strategic initiatives into detailed operational plans with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and potential threats.
• Monitoring industry trends, economic shifts, and technological advancements to inform strategic decision-making.
• Collaborating with departmental heads to ensure alignment of functional strategies with the overall corporate strategy.
• Developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Facilitating strategic planning workshops and discussions with the executive leadership team and board of directors.
• Overseeing the annual budgeting and forecasting process to align financial resources with strategic priorities.
• Identifying and evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic alliances.
• Communicating the strategic direction and progress to all levels of the organization.
• Managing the performance of the strategy team, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and innovation.
• Providing strategic guidance and support to new business ventures and product development initiatives.
• Ensuring that the organization's operations and culture support the achievement of strategic goals.

• Develop, communicate, and execute the organization's long-term strategic plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Lead comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and trend identification to uncover new growth avenues and potential threats.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and consensus-building.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives, tracking progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and making necessary adjustments.
• Identify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic alliances.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to business unit leaders to ensure cohesive execution of the overall strategy.
• Prepare and present strategic plans, performance reports, and recommendations to the executive leadership team and board of directors.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and disruptive technologies that may impact the organization's strategy.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation throughout the organization.
• Manage the strategic planning team, providing leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication of the company's strategy to all internal and external stakeholders.

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing successful corporate strategies.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid organizational structure and managing distributed teams effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and evaluating complex business opportunities.
• A deep understanding of various business models and industry dynamics.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and frameworks.

• Developing and implementing the company's overall strategic plan, including long-term vision, mission, and objectives.
• Conducting comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry trend assessments to identify growth opportunities.
• Evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances, including due diligence and financial modeling.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and investors.
• Developing business cases for new initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborating with senior leadership across all departments to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitoring the performance of strategic initiatives and making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Leading cross-functional teams to execute complex strategic projects.
• Presenting strategic recommendations and findings to the board of directors and executive leadership.
• Staying abreast of global economic trends and their potential impact on the business.