Executive Director, Enterprise Portfolio & Strategy Delivery, KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking an experienced Executive Director to oversee project and programme delivery aligned with its Strategy 2030. This pivotal role will involve working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and other senior leaders to ensure successful implementation of critical initiatives, influencing decision-making, and driving institutional success.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar executive role.
• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making.
• Experience working with a Vice-Chancellor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead university-wide project and programme delivery.
• Provide assurance that programmes align with university objectives.
• Support strategic programme delivery with performance insights.

Skills

Strategic Portfolio Management

Performance Monitoring

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Experience in Executive Management

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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King’s College London is a world-leading multi-campus university, wholly committed to education, research, and service to society. Our evolving Strategy 2030 places emphasis on academic excellence, compelling student value, and long-term sustainability. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Executive Director leading university-wide project and programme portfolio delivery, a role pivotal to achieving our ambitious strategy.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President and assuming portfolio oversight of critical strategic initiatives, the Executive Director will act as a central integrator across King’s-wide activity, providing assurance that our portfolio of programmes align with university objectives, progress as planned, and deliver measurable and on-target outcomes. The postholder will lead the central Portfolio Office, with responsibilities for portfolio governance, and will monitor and support strategic programs delivery through robust data and performance insight, risk management, and benefits realisation.

The Executive Director will work in partnership with academic and professional services leadership, including programme sponsors, to interpret complex data, resolve risks, and maintain delivery momentum. The postholder will provide high-quality, timely analysis, reporting progress to the Vice-Chancellor, the executive team, and to university Council, providing confidence in the university’s ability to deliver.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Director who can bring notable strategic portfolio management expertise including robust performance monitoring and reporting to guide executive decision-making. Excellent judgement and the ability to network and influence across a complex multi-stakeholder, multi-site environment is essential. Requiring a significant degree of flexibility and political awareness, the Executive Director will have proven experience of working closely with a Chief Executive, Vice-Chancellor or equivalent.

This is a rare opportunity to shape portfolio delivery of one of the world’s leading universities from the heart of a Vice-Chancellor’s Office. If you are motivated by the opportunity to hold a central role in delivering institutional success and impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please visit our website.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 25 June 202. Final interview will be on 30th July 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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