Director of Planning and Commercial

universityoflondon; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Director of Planning and Commercial to lead planning and business functions. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio and requires strong stakeholder management skills. The university offers a hybrid working model allowing for 60% remote work. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, focusing on merit in appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a university or educational setting.
• Proven track record in planning and commercial function management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and commercial functions within the Worldwide department.
• Manage partnerships, contracts, and service quality.
• Work closely with senior leadership teams across departments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Detail-oriented

Job description

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Director of Planning and Commercial, London

Client: universityoflondon

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The University of London

We are a federation of 17 world-class higher education institutions, with collaboration at our core. The federation includes over 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering leading research across disciplines.

We are a leader in humanities and promote their societal and economic value through knowledge creation and exchange.

The University is a major UK provider of distance and digital education, serving 45,000 students in 190 countries. Our community and impact are global, rooted in London.

Our mission is to increase access to education and leverage our collective expertise to transform lives worldwide and tackle global challenges.

The Role

The Director of Planning and Commercial will lead planning, business, and commercial functions within the Worldwide department, working closely with other university departments and part of the senior leadership team.

This role manages a diverse portfolio, balancing partnerships, contracts, service quality, and financial performance. The ideal candidate is commercially savvy, detail-oriented, and experienced in stakeholder management.

For a full role profile, please see the attached job description.

Further information

Applications should be submitted by clicking ‘apply for job’ before midnight 20/08/2025. Interviews are expected on 02/09/2025.

The university may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

The university operates a Hybrid Working model, allowing remote work up to 60%, with attendance required for training or meetings.

The University values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, particularly Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. All appointments are based on merit.

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.