Planning Partner

1 month ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Finance Division is looking for a Planning Partner to work with the University's professional services and collections on a diverse portfolio of service and surplus improvement projects. As part of the Academic & Financial Planning & Analysis team (AFPA), you will play a vital role in the work of that team, to support the University's academic mission by enabling the development, prioritisation and implementation of academic and strategic plans within financially sustainable budgets.

**The Role**

This role is responsible within AFPA for leading and coordinating long-term strategic planning across professional services and collections, and enabling the alignment of overall plans with University-wide financial planning and resourcing strategies. As Planning Partner, this role will:

- Inform, influence and enable effective, evidence-based decision making for operational and infrastructure planning for professional services and collections.
- Provide leadership in the provision of high-quality partnering support to colleagues in professional services and collections, establishing, maintaining and extending a network of planning contacts and strong, stakeholder relationships across the University.
- Be a key source of expertise for senior University leaders such as Pro-Vice-Chancellors.

**Your Skills**
- A good understanding of higher education in the UK
- An innovative approach to problem solving in a complex organisational structure and within a committee-driven policy framework
- Capacity to think strategically and to innovate
- Experience of operating at a senior level with multiple stakeholders

**Benefits**

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

- 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Defined benefits pension schemes
- Flexible working options
- Family-friendly initiatives
- Career development opportunities
- Support for health & mental wellbeing
- Discounts on shopping
- Rental deposit scheme
- Public transport season ticket loans
- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

**Location**

Funding for this post is permanent.

Closing Date: 17th April 2024

Interview Date: 30th April 2024

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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