Business and Planning Partner

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered.  Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role

Join the dynamic Strategic Planning and Insight directorate, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our institution, including development of the integrated business planning cycle. As part of the School Executive Services team, you will be one of four Business and Planning Partners working together to ensure consistent process and effective use of data across the schools. Initially supporting the School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education with line management responsibility for a School Executive Service Manager.

Working closely with the Dean of School and their senior leadership team you will:

• Lead business case developments and scenario planning
• Co-ordinate the Annual Business planning cycle including Student Number planning and support for budget development
• To ensure effective co-ordination of school contracts and contract management with the Dean of School to ensure effective planning, business and operations.
• To engage with cross-functional teams and working groups to support the development of business cases including portfolio development, digital and estates proposals in support of School priorities and workforce planning. 
• To engage with external stakeholders, including the School Industry Advisory Board where applicable, to drive the effective delivery of School outcomes and ensure alignment with university priorities.

Within the Strategic Planning and Insight directorate working across the institution to co-ordinate and develop Strategic Planning cycle including support for central service departments, Student Number Planning and leading institutional Change Portfolio activities including the Continuous Improvement community of practice.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 7th April 2026
Closing date for applications: 4th May 2026
Interviews are to be held: 14th May 2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Becky Jones at Becky.Jones@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06163

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received. 

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the ‘Apply’ button above; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.