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Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy

2 months ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team as a Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy. This is a key role within UK Research and Innovation, and the successful candidate will play a critical part in shaping our organisational strategy and driving our research and innovation agenda.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Development and Implementation of Organisational Strategy

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of UKRI's organisational strategy in relation to integrative investment planning. This will involve working closely with the CEO and wider Executive Committee to ensure that our strategy is aligned with our vision and goals.

Provide Inspirational and Visible Leadership

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will provide inspirational and visible leadership throughout the strategy cycle, ensuring that appropriate capacity and capability are in place to support effective delivery.

Convene the Organisation in Developing UKRI's Overall Investment Strategy

The successful candidate will convene the organisation in developing UKRI's overall investment strategy, ensuring that the money invested through UKRI delivers on our vision for a sustainable research and innovation system.

Harness the Depth of Expertise from Across UKRI

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will harness the depth of expertise from across UKRI by fostering proactive, open, and collaborative engagement with the councils, including leading UKRI's Strategy Committee and engaging with our Analytical Leadership forum.

Work Closely with Senior Stakeholders

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Finance Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Chief of External Affairs and Communication, to ensure that integrative programmes are developed, owned, and implemented.

Lead on the Newly Developed Integrative Secretariat

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will lead on the newly developed Integrative Secretariat, managing an effective change management process and ensuring structure and capability are defined and implemented.

Develop the Evidence and Evaluation Base

The successful candidate will develop the evidence and evaluation base, including metrics for our new performance framework, to ensure that UKRI sets the bar as an evidence-based organisation.

Work Across External Stakeholders

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will work across external stakeholders, including Whitehall, to engage the community with UKRI's organisational strategy and ensure that our research and innovation agenda is aligned with government priorities.

Key Skills and Experience
  • Significant Leadership Experience

The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience, with a proven track record of developing and delivering complex organisational strategies.

Strategic Thought Leadership

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will be an inspirational, strategic thought leader with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop novel, innovative, and deliverable solutions.

Effective Negotiation and Communication Skills

The successful candidate will have effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders.

Politically Astute and Interpersonally Skilled

The Chief of Investment Planning and Strategy will be politically astute and interpersonally skilled, with the ability to challenge critically and positively at all levels within the organisation and across Whitehall.

Enthusiastic, Motivated, and Adaptable

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.