Strategic Planning Manager
2 days ago
Coventry
The University of Warwick is looking for a Strategic Planning Manager. This is a pivotal role, focused on strategic planning and resource allocation whilst ensuring alignment with future 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. Responsibilities will include • Developing communications plan to academic departments to set out how the 2025 student intake target and fee setting processes, • Comparative analysis to gain insight, and inform discussions focused on strengthening the University’s future positioning, • Defining and leading on the development of a project brief and project plan, including the identification and tracking of key decision points., • Providing leadership on the coordination of deliverables to ensure consistent standards, and ensuring activities are undertaken, • Delivering executive support to the Steering Group, work streams and working groups as required., • Effective stakeholder management to develop and implement a communications strategy for delivery of the 2025/26 student number planning process., • Facilitating and coordinating any associated changes to the 2026/27 targets. The role requires a strong HE background and a proactive approach combined with impactful communication skills, which will enable you to coordinate and progress project briefs to ensure delivery of key milestones, build credible stakeholder relations & provide executive level support. A knowledge of the policies and procedures of HEFCE, HESA, NCTL is essential. 6-month contract Hybrid – 2 days on site, Tuesday is an anchor day £28.00 per hour If you are interested please send your CV to