Senior Head of Planning and Performance - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - University of Kent

Description

Fixed Term - 36 Months
In support of the Kent 2030 vision and our future University size and shape we are embarking on a University wide transformation to enable us to be:
outstanding at education, focussed on preparing students for the future, with world class research that strategically supports our reputation and profile
student centred in the design of our course portfolio, working with students and employers to develop our offer and student support
empowering all staff to be the very best at what they do, working with partners where they bring expertise, innovation and funding

We need a brilliant change leader to enable this journey, joining our Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Kent 2030 will work in partnership with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the institution to ensure the delivery of our ambitious strategic change programme Kent 2030.

The Director will be the architect of change for the University, working in partnership with the Head of Strategy Hub to lead the evolution of the Programme Management Office (PMO) to develop a sustainable, robust delivery capability to support the delivery of the Kent 2030 change programme.

You will be a key advisor to the University's Executive Group and take an active role in leading and landing the future changes within the University.

You will need to have a track record of creating and leading a strategic change portfolio, associated projects and change functions, including a Programme Management Office (PMO) to develop the capability to deliver change and projects needed to enable our transformation.

You will be able to develop an environment of continuous improvement, proactively reviewing performance over time in the strategic planning and change environment across the institution in order to enable our strategic intent in support of our people and our students.

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees.

Applications must be made via the University's online application system; The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

£Senior Professional Services Pay Scale, per annum
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