Strategy Manager

University of Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to support planning and resource allocation. This role involves leading project plans, coordinating deliverables, and conducting strategic analyses. Candidates should have experience in higher education and knowledge of relevant policies. The position offers hybrid working, with £28 per hour for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education with strategic planning and project management.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of HEFCE, HESA, NCTL is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic project plans.
• Coordinate deliverables for consistent standards.
• Support strategy and resource allocation reviews.
• Conduct strategic analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop communication plans for planning rounds.
• Manage risks and track progress across initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Overview

The University of Warwick is looking for a Strategic Planning Manager. A pivotal role, focused on supporting the University's planning, resource allocation and strategic decision making.

A great opportunity, if you are someone who thrives on strategic thinking, effective coordination & planning, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll also enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex processes, while contributing to the development and implementation of key initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic project plans, ensuring milestones and decision points are clearly defined and achieved.
• Provide leadership on the coordination of deliverables to ensure consistent standards, and ensuring activities are undertaken as required to successfully achieve the delivery of key milestones.
• To support strategy and resource allocation review process for example, department space reviews.
• Undertake detailed strategic analysis and benchmarking to understand competitive positioning, and areas of strategic advantage, to inform discussions at Working Group meetings.
• Develop and deliver communication plans to academic departments in readiness for the 2025/26 Annual Planning Round.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and progress tracking across multiple strategic initiatives.

About you

Current or previous HE experience will include strategic planning, project management, & senior stakeholder colloboration. A knowledge of the policies and procedures of HEFCE, HESA, NCTL is essential.

6-month contract

Hybrid – 2 days on site, Tuesday is an anchor day

£28.00 per hour

If you are interested please send your CV to [e-mail]