Strategic Planning Partner

Kingston University is seeking a Strategic Planning Partner, to fulfil a new, critical supporting, advising and coordinating function for strategic planning across all of the University’s business units.

Reporting to the Interim Pro VC for Strategy, the role is key to realising the ambitions set out in Kingston’s Town House Strategy and will ensure that the University’s agreed strategic aims are embedded into local plans, and that successful outcomes are achieved.

The role holder will work alongside a fellow Strategic Planning Partner, liaising closely with expert analysts in the Planning and Performance department, and with the business partners from other professional services departments, such as HR, Finance and Estates. They will be a lynchpin in the annual planning process and will support ongoing strategic conversations across all faculties and directorates, becoming an embedded partner for all senior faculty and directorate leaders.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a confident and credible influencer at leadership level, adept at analysing position, performance, opportunities and risks, and able to effectively broker decisions. As such you will have deep understanding of sector developments and data sets. You will be a team player, able to draw upon the capabilities and resources of experts in other departments such as Planning and Performance, to inform your advice to senior faculty and directorate leaders.

You must have considerable experience at a senior level in one or more faculty or professional service roles, proven ability to work effectively in different types of teams, a solid foundation of advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, understanding of the measures used in UK higher education as well as sector regulatory and governance obligations.

Directorate/Function

The role sits in the University’s new directorate of Strategy Performance and Communication which comprises the departments of Planning and Performance; Brand, Communications and Public Affairs; and a new Strategic Portfolio Office. The Strategic Planning Partners will play an important role in shaping the new directorate and bringing teams together to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position with salary of £74,996.00 - £94,051.00 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held in person at Penrhyn Road campus on Thursday 6th February 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Thomas Loya, Interim Director of Planning & Performance.

Please note that shortlisted applicants will need to complete a psychometric profiling assessment prior to interview.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.