Overview
In this strategic leadership role, you will shape the university’s long-term direction through integrated planning, data-driven insight and governance. You will lead major change initiatives and ensure evidence-based decision making in partnership with senior leaders. The role sits within the Directorate of Strategic Planning & Corporate Governance and is central to delivering the Aberdeen 2040 plan. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, innovation in data use, and risk-aware strategic thinking to advance the university’s ambitions.
Pay / Benefits
- homeworking on occasional or regular basis
- on-campus presence four days per week
- competitive remuneration package
- salary in range 74,174 to 91,875 per annum
- opportunity to shape university strategy and impact
- diverse working environment
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for an integrated framework for strategic planning, data analysis and insight
- Oversee delivery of significant projects and transformational change initiatives
- Collaborate with senior university leaders to embed evidence, insight and governance into decision making
- Develop and implement strategic planning frameworks and data-informed governance structures
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and champion innovation in data and business intelligence
- Strengthen strategic planning, risk management and transformational change capability
- Shape the university’s future direction to meet long-term ambitions
- Contribute to policy and institutional decision making at the highest levels
Key requirements
- Broad understanding of the higher education sector
- Track record of developing and implementing strategic frameworks
- Experience in leading organisational change and delivering measurable outcomes in large, complex environments
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at the highest levels
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage significant projects
- exceptional communication
- influencing at senior levels
- leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- data analysis and insight
- business intelligence
- strategic planning frameworks
Director of Strategy, Planning & Data Insights in Aberdeen employer: University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and strategic thinking are at the forefront. As a leader in higher education, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with talented multidisciplinary teams, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future direction of the institution. Located in the vibrant Northeast of Scotland, our campus fosters a culture of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every voice is valued as we work together to achieve our ambitious goals.
