Strategic Planning & Programme Leader

ACT Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

E-learning platform for all staff

Annual salary increases

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

ACT Ltd is seeking a Planning and Programme Manager to shape strategic planning, governance and organisational improvement. You will lead the annual planning cycle, oversee the portfolio, and drive data-informed decision making while developing the Strategy & Planning team.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a focus on delivering ACT's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating strategic planning, programme management, organisational performance or business improvement activities.
• Experience managing cross functional projects or programmes, balancing competing priorities and delivering organisational outcomes.
• Experience developing, implementing and embedding organisational governance frameworks, planning processes or management systems.
• Experience using business insight and performance data to support evidence led planning and organisational decision making.
• Experience producing high quality reports, dashboards and assurance information for senior leaders and governance bodies.
• Experience managing or working closely with Business Intelligence, Business Insights or organisational reporting functions.
• Proven Experience leading and managing teams, with a track record of developing high performing individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACT's annual strategic planning cycle and support departments to develop and deliver strategic objectives.
• Oversee ACT's strategic project and programme portfolio, ensuring effective governance, prioritisation and delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of ACT's organisational risk governance framework and corporate risk register.
• Oversee the Business Insights function, ensuring data and reporting provide meaningful insight for decision-making.
• Produce strategic performance, risk and assurance reporting for Senior Leadership and Board.
• Lead and develop the Strategy & Planning team, building capability and promoting consistent approaches across ACT.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project & programme management

Data-driven decision making

Governance & risk management

Change & continuous improvement

Education

PM qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACT Ltd is seeking a Planning and Programme Manager to shape strategic planning, governance and organisational improvement. You will lead the annual planning cycle, oversee the portfolio, and drive data-informed decision making while developing the Strategy & Planning team.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a focus on delivering ACT's strategic priorities.