Overview

Position Title: Strategy And Planning Manager

Company: UK Civil Service

Location: Aberdeen, UK

Job Description:

Working as part of the Strategy and Planning team in BBSRC’s Strategic Planning, Evidence and Engagement (SPEE) domain, Strategy and Planning Managers support BBSRC’s corporate strategy development and strategic planning activities. This involves working closely with strategy teams, planning leads and business partners within BBSRC and across UKRI, as well as with external partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the preparation of BBSRC’s input to government Spending Reviews, UKRI allocations processes and cross-cutting UKRI funds
  • Contributing to the coordination of BBSRC’s annual strategic planning and reporting cycle
  • Supporting the development, updating and dissemination of BBSRC’s Delivery Plan
  • Producing papers, briefings, presentations and other materials relating to the above, for internal and external audiences.
  • Maintaining an awareness of internal and external strategies and policies that are relevant to, or may impact on, BBSRC’s strategy and planning.

Requirements:

  • A genuine interest in the aims and objectives of BBSRC.
  • Strong organisational skills are key, you’ll need to manage conflicting priorities and stakeholder demands to meet your deadlines
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise information from a range of sources to identify produce clear and well-structured documents for internal and external audiences
  • A degree in bioscience or a related subject, and/or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships inside BBSRC, UKRI and with external stakeholders

About UK Civil Service

The Civil Service delivers public services and supports the government of the day to develop and implement its policies. The work civil servants do touches all aspects of life in the UK, from education and the environment, to transport and defence. Civil servants are politically impartial. Together, we ensure the effective running of government and provide the best possible services to the public.