Head of Strategic Planning

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Head of Strategic Planning, as we prepare to develop our next organisational strategy from 2027-2030 and deliver the current four-year goals.  

This is a critical role within the Strategy department, leading the approach to shaping and delivering its long-term direction. You will manage a small team that is responsible for guiding the planning process, ensuring that priorities are clear, realistic and aligned with the strategy. The Head of Strategic Planning acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting them to adapt effectively to new opportunities.  

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate big picture goals into actionable plans. With significant experience leading or managing strategic planning or organisational strategy functions, and a proven track record of developing and delivering frameworks and performance management systems, you will lead a small team to deliver high quality analysis and facilitation that aligns departmental plans with organisational strategy.

Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.

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