Planning Partner (Professional Services and Collections)

Planning Partner (Professional Services and Collections)

The Finance Division is looking for a Planning Partner to work with the University's professional services and collections on a diverse portfolio of service and surplus improvement projects. As part of the Academic & Financial Planning & Analysis team (AFPA), you will play a vital role in the work of that team, to support the University's academic mission by enabling the development, prioritisation and implementation of academic and strategic plans within financially sustainable budgets.

The Role

This role is responsible within AFPA for leading and coordinating long-term strategic planning across professional services and collections, and enabling the alignment of overall plans with University-wide financial planning and resourcing strategies. As Planning Partner, this role will:

Inform, influence and enable effective, evidence-based decision making for operational and infrastructure planning for professional services and collections.

Provide leadership in the provision of high-quality partnering support to colleagues in professional services and collections, establishing, maintaining and extending a network of planning contacts and strong, stakeholder relationships across the University.

Be a key source of expertise for senior University leaders such as Pro- Vice-Chancellors.

Your Skills

A good understanding of higher education in the UK

An innovative approach to problem solving in a complex organisational structure and within a committee-driven policy framework

Capacity to think strategically and to innovate

Experience of operating at a senior level with multiple stakeholders

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Discounts on shopping

Rental deposit scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Funding for this post is permanent.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Nick Tamkin at [email protected].

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [email protected].

Closing Date: 17th April 2024

Interview Date: 30th April 2024

Please quote reference AG40969 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

Planning Partner (Professional Services and Collections) - Further Information

Department/Location

Finance Division

Salary

£45,585-£57,696

Reference

AG40969

Category

Academic-related

Published

25 March 2024

Closing date

17 April 2024