At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development and implementation of the College's Strategic Plan.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking College shaping the future of education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in driving strategic direction and organisational performance.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior strategic leadership roles required.
The predicted salary is between 74033 - 80915 £ per year.
Salary (Permanent): £74,033 - £80,915 per annum (SCP 53-56)
Contract: Permanent or Interim opportunity available
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full Time
Location: St Albans Campus
We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director of Strategy and Performance. This opportunity is available on either a permanent or interim basis. Whether you are an experienced Chief of Staff seeking your next permanent challenge or an established interim executive looking to make an immediate impact, we would welcome your application.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role is comparable in level to our Vice Principals and is closely aligned to a Chief of Staff position. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the College, ensuring that our vision is translated into clear organisational priorities, measurable outcomes and effective delivery.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development, implementation and monitoring of the College's Strategic Plan.
- Supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to focus on strategic priorities and organisational performance.
- Developing and embedding meaningful KPI and performance frameworks that drive informed decision-making.
- Producing high-quality strategic reports, analysis and briefings for the Executive Team and Board.
- Strengthening governance, planning and performance arrangements across the College.
- Driving organisational alignment, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinating strategic projects and ensuring delivery against agreed priorities.
- Building strong relationships across the College to support collaboration and organisational effectiveness.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is already operating successfully in a comparable senior strategic leadership role. This is not intended as a development or step-up opportunity.
You may currently be working as a:
- Chief of Staff
- Director of Strategy
- Director of Planning
- Director of Strategy and Performance
- Director of Corporate Planning
- Director of Performance
- Head of Strategy in a large or complex organisation
You will bring:
- Significant experience of working directly with a Chief Executive, Principal or Executive Leadership Team.
- A proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy.
- Experience of creating and embedding performance management frameworks and KPI reporting.
- Outstanding strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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