35 Strategic Planning jobs in the United Kingdom
Strategic Planning Manager - ,
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry Group portfolio. There will be the opportunity to manage sites where Vistry is master developer through build out. You will proactively assist in the identification and assessment of new land opportunities which have potential for future development by the business.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Degree / master’s degree in planning or related subject
- RTPI qualified or working towards completion of your APC
- Ideally previous experience of working with a housing developer or consultancy within the private sector
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Confident when working with landowners, agents, local authorities and other stakeholders
- Previous experience of working with strategic land is advantageous but not essential
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
More about the Strategic Planning Manager…
- Establish, and review, planning strategies to ensure that each strategic land asset is effectively promoted to achieve a local plan allocation and/or planning consent acceptable to the Company as soon as reasonably practicable.
- Report key policy changes or milestones to the appropriate Director and ensure that promotion strategies are updated as required.
- Ensure that all sites are promoted in line with contractual and planning obligations and build relationships with landowners and agents.
- Discuss development proposals for sites with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies, through formal or informal pre-application routes.
- Instruct and manage external consultants in line with the Company’s compliance procedures and monitor/report project budgets accordingly.
- Coordinate the timely submission of representations at relevant stages of the development plan process, including responses to a LPA’s evidence base.
- Manage preparation, and attendance, of public consultation events (virtual and in person) to promote sites and applications. Analyse, and response to, feedback received.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and determination of planning applications.
- Lead the submission and management of planning appeals, ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.
- Ensure all paperwork and reporting is produced accurately and as required by the Company.
- Engage with other industry groups (e.g. HBF regional meetings) as appropriate and share updates with the wider team.
- Work with the wider Strategic Land & Major Projects Team in the identification of new land opportunities and assist in acquiring the site under an option/ at suitable terms
- Undertake site visits both accompanied and unaccompanied.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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In a Nutshell
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 17 days ago
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In a Nutshell
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker
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Ref: 23042
The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance
Your New Salary: TBC
Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.
Permanent
Start: ASAP
Working hours : 9-5
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- What You'll be Doing:
- Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
- Planned and implemented strategic policies to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout EMEA.
- Led safety and soundness efforts across EMEA branches, representative offices, and affiliates, including crisis management in cases of disasters, terrorism, and pandemics.
- Acted as a key liaison between Head Office in Tokyo and EMEA entities, handling communication, coordination, and negotiation in both Japanese and English, including interpretation when required.
- Supported senior management and cross-functional teams in developing corporate communication strategies, brand initiatives, facility management, and strengthening alliances and group collaboration.
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Japanese to mother tongue standard (both written and oral)
- Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
- Proven ability in strategic planning and business development, with a strong track record in building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
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Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker
Posted 27 days ago
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Ref: 23042
The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance
Your New Salary: TBC
Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.
Permanent
Start: ASAP
Working hours : 9-5
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- What You'll be Doing:
- Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
- Planned and implemented strategic policies to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout EMEA.
- Led safety and soundness efforts across EMEA branches, representative offices, and affiliates, including crisis management in cases of disasters, terrorism, and pandemics.
- Acted as a key liaison between Head Office in Tokyo and EMEA entities, handling communication, coordination, and negotiation in both Japanese and English, including interpretation when required.
- Supported senior management and cross-functional teams in developing corporate communication strategies, brand initiatives, facility management, and strengthening alliances and group collaboration.
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Japanese to mother tongue standard (both written and oral)
- Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
- Proven ability in strategic planning and business development, with a strong track record in building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Please view all our Team Japan jobs at people-first-recruitment
Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-japan
We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.
People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability.
People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
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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Strategic Workforce Planning Manager
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Strategic Workforce Planning Manager
Location: Welwyn Garden City - 3 days a week - 2 days wfh
Competitive Salary + Benefits
12 month FTC
Shape the Workforce of the Future
Are you passionate about future-proofing organisations through strategic workforce planning? We're looking for a Strategic Workforce Planning Manager to partner with senior leaders and directors, translating workforce needs into mean.
Business Planning Analyst
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**Business Planning Analyst**
**Location: Amsterdam,** **Netherlands** **or Edinburgh, Scotland**
**Contract:** **Permanent**
**Closing Date:** **23rd July 2025**
**About Us**
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company known for our wonderful collection of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Guinness and more. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating!
**About the Function**
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
**About The Role**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Business Planning Analyst, who can be based in either Amsterdam, Netherlands or Edinburgh Park, Scotland. In this role, you will partner closely with both category and regional teams to support and embed key Business Planning strategies and priorities, including Inventory Management, Strategic Material Management, Supply Chain Resilience and Strategic Planning.
You will play a vital role in enabling the successful delivery of business objectives through strong data-driven insights and collaboration. This position requires a proactive attitude with strong problem-solving capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.
**Key Responsibilities will include:**
Global Inventory Management
+ Improve, maintain, and evolve dashboards to generate actionable insights
+ Identify key drivers contributing to the generation of SLOBS
IOP (Inventory Operating Plan) Maintenance
+ Ensure high levels of data accuracy and timeliness during cycle operations
+ Champion a culture of continuous improvement in partnership with Key Users
+ Analyse opportunities for safety stock reduction between UTL and IOP
Strategic Material Management
+ Complete stock surgery processes using automated datasets to highlight write-off opportunities
+ Collaborate with regional teams and MPR category stakeholders to understand forecast changes, assess potential impacts, and develop mitigation plans
+ Segmentation
+ Partner with category and regional teams to define and implement segmentation strategies
+ Lead enhancements to the hold segmentation process on a biannual basis
+ Facilitate strategic discussions to categorise SKUs effectively across Diageo's global footprint
**About You**
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Diageo's long-term business planning efforts, helping shape the future of our supply chain and inventory strategies. We are looking for someone who is not only analytical and organised, but also thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.
You are passionate about using data and insights to drive better decision-making and are comfortable working with global teams across functions and time zones. You embrace complexity and enjoy solving problems with a structured, solutions-oriented approach.
**To be successful in this role,** **you'll** **bring:**
Experience & Skills
+ Experience in business planning, supply chain analytics, or a related field
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
+ Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
+ Excellent project management skills, with a proactive and dedicated attitude
+ Confident in presenting data and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
+ Demonstrated leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
+ A degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, Finance
Technical Skills
+ Proficiency in tools such as APO, SAP, Power BI, SQL Management, or Databricks
+ Familiarity with Python and tools such as Alteryx
+ Strong working knowledge of supply chain systems, analytics platformsand reporting tools
At Diageo, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you believe you have the right mindset and transferable skills for this role, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we would still love to hear from you.
**Working with Us**
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
**Feel inspired? Then this may be** **the** **opportunity for you!**
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**Worker Type :**
Regular
**Primary Location:**
Amsterdam
**Additional Locations :**
Edinburgh Park
**Job Posting Start Date :**
2025-07-08
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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Treasury & Business Planning Manager
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Treasury & Business Planning Manager | Housing | c£6000 p.a. | Agile working (Manchester HQ)
Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping the financial future of a progressive, values-led organisation? We’re working with a well-established, mission-driven group that delivers meaningful impact across communities. As they continue to evolve, we’re looking for a commercially sharp and values-aligned Finance Manager – Treasury & Planning to play a pivotal part in their finance leadership team. You’ll oversee treasury, tax, financial planning and forecasting – ensuring robust financial governance and helping steer the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a small, talented team covering treasury, tax, and planning li>Own and deliver the 30-year financial plan and annual budgets
- Manage cashflow forecasting, loan covenants, and treasury risk
- Oversee intercompany arrangements and tax compliance
- Drive efficiencies through automation and system optimisation
- Collaborate widely across teams and with senior stakeholders
- Report directly to the Head of Finance and deputise when needed
About you:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with solid post-qual experience
- Expert in treasury and financial planning, with strong Excel skills
- A natural team leader with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working across regulated sectors (housing or similar is a plus)
- Tech-savvy and proactive, with a sharp eye for detail and controls
This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who combines financial rigour with collaborative drive. You’ll make a real impact – not just on the numbers, but on lives. Interested?
Get in touch for a confidential conversation. Interviews are happening quickly – don’t miss your chance to be part of something genuinely worthwhile.