Director of Planning, Insights & Improvement

Are you a strategic leader with the ability to effectively navigate continuous change?  Do you have proven experience in strategic planning, data analytics, and performance improvement within a higher education or complex organisational environment?

The University of Kent is seeking an experienced Director of Planning, Insights & Improvement to join our leadership team. This pivotal role will shape the strategic direction of the University by identifying key short and long-term challenges, leveraging data insights, and driving improvement across the institution in an increasingly competitive and financially challenging landscape.

As Director of Planning, Insights & Improvement your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the University is fully informed and able to respond to sector issues and other changes.
• Lead the development and implementation of a robust annual planning process.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects.
• Lead the creation of strategic insights using data analytics, forecasting, and performance measurement. 
• Oversee the improvement of data governance, reporting, and business intelligence processes.

Success in this role requires:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively and influence senior stakeholders across various departments.
• Expertise in scenario planning, forecasting, and developing insights to inform long-term strategy and decision-making
• Experience in overseeing data governance, business intelligence, and management information systems to ensure data supports strategic goals
• Ability to foster a culture of teamwork by breaking down silos, and promoting cross-functional synergies, shared decision-making, and inclusive engagement.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the 'Apply' link above to view the candidate brief and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact:

E.L.Milton@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-1066-25.

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