planning analyst Burford, England
Blue Cross for Pets
Full Time
Burford, England
43500 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Salary: £35,000 - £43,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Burford with hybrid working (OX18 4PF)
Closing date: 31 July 2023
Interview dates: 9 & 11 August 2023
We’re recruiting for a Strategic Planning Analyst to join our team. The Strategic Planning team lead the development and delivery of our charity’s strategy, providing the tools and standards by which change is managed, as well as track progress and measure our impact.
More about the role
This brand-new role is an integral part of the Strategic Planning team and strategic planning activities for the charity. Working with the Head of Strategic Planning they will develop and embed the necessary framework to enable outcomes (benefits) to be effectively managed throughout the strategic portfolio.
The role will also involve:
- Working with the Head of Strategic Planning to continue to develop and embed strategic planning processes to support the efficient and effective delivery of the Blue Cross strategy.
- Supporting the strategic planning process through the production of accurate plans, definition and management of benefits, and provision insight to inform effective decision-making.
- Producing and maintaining the strategic portfolio plan and undertaking analysis to identify weaknesses, opportunities, and impact of changes.
- Working with peers in the Data and Insights and Finance teams to determine how project and programme benefits will be measured and to validate outputs, ensuring that the data used at portfolio level is robust.
- Working with the Data and Insights team to report on progress against the charity’s strategic plans through reporting of Key Performance Indicators and progress against milestones and targets.
- Contributing to the development and monitoring of new and robust measures of success.
- Analysing internal and external data to provide actionable insight that will influence the size and shape of the strategic portfolio. This includes looking at market trends, external factors and identifying areas of growth and opportunity.
- Ensuring that the methods and tools used are accurate and improvements are developed and implemented.
- Providing easily accessible subject matter expertise to colleagues through coaching and mentoring, for the production of plans and the identification and definition of benefits at project and programme level.
- Undertaking training and development as identified by the Head of Strategic Planning.
- Taking part in Strategic Planning team activities, Finance and Resources directorate level engagements and charity-wide initiatives.
About you
The person will be a subject matter expert in benefits management for the successful delivery of organisation strategy. They will have an excellent eye for detail together with excellent numerical skills and an aptitude for the analysis, visualisation, and interpretation of data to provide actionable management information. With significant experience in producing portfolio level plans, benefit management information and providing support in these areas for colleagues at all levels. They will be an excellent communicator, both in person and through written materials, with extensive experience in visualising and presenting complex, technical information in a format that is accessible for everyone.
The Strategic Planning Analyst must develop effective working relationships with people at all levels within the organisation, ensuring they are approachable and provide an excellent level of service for all internal customers.
The person will be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently to agreed deadlines. They will be able to manage and prioritise their workload to deliver high quality outputs to agreed timescales.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Experience working in a similar role to support the effective delivery of strategy through the provision of actionable portfolio management information and plans
- Extensive experience of analysing, interpreting, and presenting portfolio management information to inform decision-making a senior level
- Significant experience of data analysis and data manipulation
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams to provide high quality, actionable management information
- A recognised project management qualification, e.g., Prince2, APM BOK or equivalent experience of working in a formal project management setting
- Highly computer literate with extensive experience using Microsoft 365 products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
It would also be great if you had:
- Experience of working with Business Intelligence tools e.g. MS Power BI, Tableau
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience of working in the charitable/not for profit sector
How to apply
Click the apply button and complete the online application process before the closing date on 31 July 2023.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
About Blue Cross
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.
If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at [email protected], via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams.
Our values
Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times
Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking
Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you
Documents
Strategic planning analyst jd, jul 23
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Application Deadline
July 31, 2023
Department
Finance & Resources
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Burford
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
£35,000 - £43,500 / year
Reporting To
Head of Strategic Planning
Documents
Strategic planning analyst jd, jul 23.pdf
Blue Cross for Pets
www.bluecross.org.uk
Burford, United Kingdom
Chris Burghes
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
1897
