Head of Strategic Planning

The Graduate Project; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic organization in London is seeking an experienced Head of Planning & Performance to oversee business planning and performance reporting. You will work with senior leaders to promote long-term sustainability through insightful data and strategic alignment. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex organizations, particularly in the charity or healthcare sectors, with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary at £70,000 and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, or performance reporting in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident presenting to executive and governance-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the corporate planning cycle, ensuring delivery against strategic goals.
• Developing and tracking KPIs across multiple functions.
• Producing performance reports for board-level committees.
• Supporting financial planning and integration with annual budgets.
• Leading on corporate risk reporting and ensuring mitigation actions are followed.

Skills

Strategic planning

Risk management

Performance reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role | Head of Planning & Performance

Location | London (Hybrid)

Salary | £70,000

Contract | Full-time, Permanent

Hi

We’re working with a strategic and purpose-led organisation to find an experienced Head of Planning & Performance to lead their business planning and performance reporting processes. In this key role, you’ll work with senior leaders to ensure alignment with corporate objectives, robust risk oversight, and meaningful decision-making through clear and insightful data.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a complex, mission-driven organisation, where your work will directly support long-term sustainability and impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the corporate planning cycle, ensuring delivery against strategic goals
• Developing and tracking KPIs across multiple functions
• Producing performance reports for board-level committees
• Supporting financial planning and integration with annual budgets
• Leading on corporate risk reporting and ensuring mitigation actions are followed
• Acting as a key advisor to senior stakeholders on planning, performance and risk
• Promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, or performance reporting in a complex organisation
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and stakeholder management skills
• Confident presenting to executive and governance-level stakeholders
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of governance, corporate risk, or project management frameworks
• Charity or healthcare sector experience