Strategy & Planning Manager

The Strategy & Planning Manager owns the design and delivery of strategic planning and performance management processes that enable the Charities Directorate to plan, prioritise and deliver effectively. The role works closely with the Charities leadership team to develop, align and socialise strategic priorities, translating high-level strategy into actionable plans which connect with other business processes, such as communications planning.

The Strategy & Planning Manager uses meaningful metrics to drive effective strategy and performance discussions, create accountability and accelerate decisions across teams. This role owns the design and delivery of annual and quarterly business planning processes, working in partnership with the Programme Manager to create tools and mechanisms that drive collaboration. This role leads high-impact workshops, away days and all-staff sessions that improve collaboration, alignment and drive pace.

The Strategy & Planning Manager also represents the Charities Directorate on cross-charity and Foundation strategic projects and provides support on strategically important projects as required. As part of a small Strategy, Planning & Innovation team, the role works closely with colleagues who lead programme delivery and strategic innovation that unlocks long term growth.