Senior Planning Officer (Strategy)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 6 October 2023 at 12:00PM
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<div><strong>Grade 8:</strong> £45,585 to £54,395, with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum</div><br>
<div><strong>Location</strong>: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford</div><br>
<div><strong>Contract type</strong>: Permanent</div><br>
<div><strong>Hours</strong>: Full-time</div><br>
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<div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br>
<div>The Senior Planning Officer (Strategy) supports strategy and planning activities at the heart of the University of Oxford. The role sits in the Planning and Data Team (part of the Planning and Council Secretariat department - PACS) which works across the areas of strategic and service planning, data strategy, data reporting and analysis, and resource allocation.</div><br>
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<div>The post holder will be working in two main areas. First, they will work closely on a range of central planning and strategy development activities including the development and implementation of the University’s next strategic plan, and the running of the annual divisional planning round. Second, they will play a key role in coordinating planning and activity across UAS (the University’s central administrative services), including as Secretary to both the Services Sub-Committee, which provides operational and strategic oversight of the University’s professional services, and the Administration Digital Portfolio Committee, which will be responsible for overseeing the funding and implementation of the digital agenda for core administrative services.</div><br>
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<div>The post holder will work closely with colleagues within the Planning and Data Team, across PACS, and with senior academic and administrative staff in the Professional Services and across the wider University, to liaise and advise on a wide range of strategic planning activities and to support the coordination of the administrative services.</div><br>
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<div>They will be required to work independently, taking forward initiatives and projects and exercising sound judgement. In particular, the role requires strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports and provide expert advice on policy and strategy to senior colleagues across the University.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About you</strong> </div><br>
<div>You will be able to demonstrate the following:</div><br>
<div>•         Ability to think analytically and strategically, and to address a complex range of issues in a systematic and results-oriented way;</div><br>
<div>•         Ability to analyse and use complex numerical and financial data;</div><br>
<div>•         Ability to work collaboratively and to gain the trust and confidence of people at all levels within the University;</div><br>
<div>•         Experienced in working proactively and on their own initiative, using their exceptional influencing and persuasion skills to help ensure delivery of strategic objectives;</div><br>
<div>•         Evidence of sound judgment in difficult or complex situations;</div><br>
<div>•         Ability to communicate effectively with academic and administrative staff across the University, often at a senior level;</div><br>
<div>•         Excellent written skills and the ability to write formal committee papers in clear concise English that are well structured, informative and facilitate information sharing and decision-making;</div><br>
<div>•         Able to work collegiately and flexibly as part of a team.</div><br>
<div>This is a permanent role. </div><br>
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<div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br>
<div>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Antony Willott, the Director of Planning and Council Secretariat, at antony.willott@admin.ox.ac.uk.</div><br>
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<div>The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 6 October.</div><br>
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<div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br>
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<div>Interviews will be held during w/c 16 October.</div>
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**Senior Planning Officer (Strategy)**
**Planning and Council Secretariat** **Grade 8:** £45,585 to £54,395, with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum **Location** : University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford **Contract type** : Permanent **Hours** : Full-time **About the role** The Senior Planning Officer (Strategy) supports strategy and planning activities at the heart of the University of Oxford. The role sits in the Planning and Data Team (part of the Planning and Council Secretariat department - PACS) which works across the areas of strategic and service planning, data strategy, data reporting and analysis, and resource allocation. The post holder will be working ... Senior Planning Officer (Strategy) Planning and Council Secretariat Grade 8: £45,585 to £54,395, with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-time About the role The Senior Planning Officer (Strategy) supports strategy and planning activities at the heart of the University of Oxford. The role sits in the Planning and Data Team (part of the Planning and Council Secretariat department - PACS) which works across the areas of strategic and service planning, data strategy, data reporting and analysis, and resource allocation. The post holder ... |
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