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At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That?s where you?ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Manager Project Management Office.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you?ll be part of that impact every single day. We?re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future ? for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn?t get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Manager Project Management Office, Organisational Performance, and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
As the Manager Project Management Office, you?ll find purpose and impact by being responsible for ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Manager Project Management Office

20th September,
Director - Project Management Nottingham (3 days in office/on site and 2 days at home) Competitive salary benefits Company Overview Our client is a global, innovative national real estate and infrastructure consultancy, with several offices who work with a variety of high calibre and long-standing clients. They have some of the largest schemes in the area with major projects in excess of 100 million. They are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for their clients, helping their people to realise their potential, and doing their part to create a green, inclusive and productive world where opportunities are open to all. They offer independent advice, transforming performance to safeguard the commercial interests of their clients embarking on investment programmes across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. They are investing heavily into bespoke technology and are ahead of the curve with digital
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Job description

Work from home and Sydney CBD & Kogarah based- hybrid 12 Months Great company
Our client is looking for a Junior Project Manager to work for a large organisation in the Sydney CBD and Work from home. Our Associate Program for Junior Project Managers offers 12 month opportunities, including working across entire technical, consulting and IT infrastructure spaces within specialised business units. This role would suit candidates embarking on their Project Management career wanting to extend and develop their Project Management skills in delivering solutions within trans-formative engagements.
Skills and experience:

1-2 years Project Management
Tertiary qualifications
IT Infrastructure projects experience in areas such as Networks, Cloud etc
Patching, Cabling knowledge an advantage
Excellent Communication Skills

Next steps
Please apply online.
Please note that due to the volume of response only

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Newly created role - lead 4 high-performing finance business partners
Drive strategic financial planning and analysis
Permanent, Full-time, Sydney, Hybrid Working

ABOUT THE ROLE
In this exciting leadership role in the finance function (2IC to the GM of Financial Planning and Analysis), you will be responsible for delivering the teams strategic objectives. You will provide guidance and mentorship to the financial planning and analysis team and lead the financial planning and analysis processes and systems.
Key responsibilities:

Oversee the financial planning and analysis team, including developing and coordinating monthly performance reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and a three-year plan for the CA ANZ Group.
Review key financial models.
Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support business needs and special projects.


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Job Introduction

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandise Planning Manager to join the Commercial team at cardfactory – one of the UK’s top five best big companies to work for.

Working with the Senior Merchandise Planning Manager you will set out budgets & strategies for your own categories that deliver profit in line with our company strategy.

You will be responsible for the development of an Assistant Merchandiser.

You will need to be able to think on your feet and make quick, informed decisions.

As well as strong merchandising skills, you will show a real desire to learn and grow, as well as a curiosity and ownership for the success of your category.

We operate smart working principles at cardfactory, combining some days working from our support centre in Wakefield (approx. 1-2 days a week onsite) with some days working remotely from home.

Role Responsibility

• Implement a customer driven range strategy aligned with the overall commercial strategy & critical path ensuring optimal return on space
• Conduct periodic reviews of category & product performance, understanding how this may impact future performance and reflect risks and opportunities
• Lead the weekly trade reviews and post-implementation reviews, collaborating with cross functional teams ensuring that they are clear on priority actions and lessons learnt
• You’ll be responsible for your category stock: WSSI planning, OTB management process, purchase orders, promotional stock planning, markdown plan, clearance, total DC & store stock levels, replenishment & ordering parameters to deliver depot/supplier service targets, manage tolerance on stock commitments, availability, & reviewing forecasts
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on cross-functional activity (e.g. flexible space) and provide insight and measurement to support
• Plan and prioritise inbound and outbound stock flow for your range/category, understanding the impact on supply, logistics and retail teams and communicating issues where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

• Merchandising experience required preferably within a Non-food multi-channel retail environment
• Direct line management experience in coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Ability to deliver results to target, as an individual and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving dynamic retail environment
• Confidence to influence and engage, building relationships with key stakeholders
• Organised with strong planning capabilities

Package Description

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

We are currently looking for an experienced Planning Man ager to join our Development team, based in Sydney.       


The Role:  


Reporting to the Head of Operations, t h is role is responsible for evaluating and developing property opportunities from a planning perspective. The role will inform decision making regarding the Development projects and new acquisitions. Your responsibilities will include:  



Providing advice in the management and implementation of planning strategies for the existing Development projects




Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of current planning legislation, trends and market activity




Providing expert input in development of strategies to maintain competitiveness and improve company market positioning




Provide guidance to project teams and business units regarding appropriate methodologies and strategies to achieve successful

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Spark Foundry makes up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world?s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.
At Spark Foundry our vision is to Fuel Famously Effective Ideas. Famous and Effective. Not one or the other, both. That sounds nice, but to get to famously effective ideas you need some key ingredients.
You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle obstacles through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It?s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Digital Planning Director

Legal Administrator - Estate Planning
£23,400 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts (Work Level 6C)
Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday
Sheffield, S9 3QS - office based

We're looking for enthusiastic legal assistants to join our estate planning administration teams at Co-op Legal Services.

As a legal administrator, you'll support case handlers and the wider team with a variety of administrative tasks, and most importantly looking after our clients. You don't need any legal experience to be successful in this role however you'll gain great exposure to a variety of legal work. So, if you have the skills we're looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business.

What you'll do:

* support the case handlers with a variety of client and third-party communications and administrative work
* taking a number of inbound calls building positive relationships and dealing with any issues which may arise
* work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained, scheduling follow-up tasks with both third parties and internal partners
* complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team which may include talking with customers and or third parties on the telephone
* answer email queries via a shared inbox
* support the development and implementation of any system or process changes

This role would suit people who have

* some previous administration experience
* great communication skills with the confidence to speak to clients on the phone
* excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
* a high level of attention to detail

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it
* free support for your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Estate Planning Solicitor
£32,000-£44,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon. Visit colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy for more information.

We're looking for estate planning solicitors to join our technical Estate Planning team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that's continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our tailored internal progression framework to support your development. We're committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with us. In this role you'll manage estate planning cases end to end with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source new work for you. We've doubled our Estate Planning team within the past few years, and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of opportunity for progression.

What you'll do

* own caseload of complex Estate Planning cases to include Wills, Trusts and LPAs
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided at certain case levels
* use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

This role would suit people who have

* qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive, CILEX, or TEP qualification, with a background in estate planning
* knowledge of tax systems within England & Wales;
* strong attention to detail and the ability to draft documents
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise your work
* a client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you'll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Dispatch & Planning Administrator - Sheffield - JR2410_0144

"Join our Healthcare Dedicated warehouse journey to excellence! Join us as a Picking and Dispatch Administrator with a dynamic, passionate, growth-focused team!"

YOUR ROLE

The purpose of this role is to plan the internal workload for picking and preparation of orders in line with customer requirements and to align transport providers to ensure they meet the delivery requirements of customers.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Shipments within the electronic stock management system, in line with customer requirements.
• Prepare and process delivery documentation and produce dispatch information for carriers for full pallet
  traffic, including any Dangerous Goods Notes (DGN's) as required, for all customers
• Ensure goods are prepared for dispatch with relevant pallets labels in line with receiver's requirements
• Liaise with the external haulage providers to ensure they support the operation in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Liaising with line manager for organising courier services for any same day customer requests as and when required
• Ensures that all Post Goods Issuing of orders is completed in line with customer requirements
• Provide details of delivery information to customers and gain bookings
• Ensure that all issues are dealt with promptly, effectively and in a professional manner.
• Ensure relevant Customer Service trackers are kept up to date daily
• Recording / raising TIP's (Deviations to process)
• Work as part of the office support team
• Responsible for own personal Health and Safety as well as ensuring the work area within which they and their teamwork is safe and in line with Health and Safety standards
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practise (GDP)
• Issue Dangerous Goods Notes as and when required
• Assist in the implementation of relevant projects when necessary.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience of pharma & healthcare supply chain
• Experience in Contract Logistics warehouse administration with the ability to deal with both internal and
  external customers
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision
• Flexible and able to work accurately under pressure in a very busy environment
• Experience on managing any Dangerous Goods Notes (DGN's) is preferable.
• Be a team player with the self-drive to be pro-active and add value in a dynamic and changing
  organisation.
• Be proficient MS Excel user and familiar with working on Stock Management System.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills

GOOD REASON TO JOIN

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Childcare Vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

uk-resourcing
ukresourcing@kuehne-nagel.com

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of and embedding the APHA Sustainable Futures Strategy setting out its vision for the future. A key part of this vision is for APHA to become an organisation that is enabled and strengthened by its use of data that will ensure its ability to identify and respond to new and emerging threats, to manage risk and to deploy our people and resources effectively and sustainably.

You will work with senior leaders to transform the way APHA develops, delivers, promotes and supports the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of supporting strategies, plans, services and projects.

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning you will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes, setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorates, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Lead the development and embed a business excellence ethos across the organisation building in systems thinking, productivity and efficiency plans.
Lead the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and Directorates, as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Drive forward the use of business analytics focused on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

A successful track record of leading change in a strategy, planning or business management function and of managing, developing, and building organisational and team skills and capabilities.
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, including experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience of leading and managing change and programmes of work or projects.
Experience of working in a complex customer driven delivery operation providing a quality service to customers.
Experience of communicating complex data or information to senior leaders clearly and concisely where the level of understanding will vary and barriers to understanding will exist.
Experience of assessing risks, scoping resource requirements, managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services.
Strong budget and performance management skills with the confidence to make timely and sometimes tough decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing and developing relationships with senior leaders to build alliances and enable collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to confidently explain and present complex issues / data in a clear, structured, objective, and personable manner to a range of audiences.
Excellent organisational skills, including team level business planning, prioritisation, delegation and delivery to time and quality standards.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decision making.
Ability to apply original and innovative thought to complex issues and / or problems

You will play a pivotal role in promoting and supporting the delivery of the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of services and projects within your area of responsibility, ensuring the implementation of policies and operational procedures and the effective management of team(s).

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning the postholder will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes. setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorate, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Support the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and directorates as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Driving forward the use of business analytics focussed on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.

The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations.

Out of hours work may be required in the event of an incident.

Travel will be required to attend a variety of APHA locations including occasional overnight stays.
Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Experience of working in a business management function role or environment.
Developed managerial skills in business management combined with policy or technical expertise to make sound and balanced judgements.
Up-to-date knowledge of business management and experience of using this knowledge to provide advice and guidance to more senior grades and those in your team.
Experience of managing and developing team / professional skills and capabilities.
Experience of developing, producing and analysing data, intelligence, and management information to inform decision making and drive great outcomes.
Experience of reviewing and developing systems and processes and implementing new ways of working.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to persuade and influence senior grades and stakeholders, and to advise and guide more junior employees on complex or contentious issues.
Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address and resolve issues proactively.
Adaptable with ability / willingness to embrace change.
Ability to deliver results efficiently in a fast-paced and complex work environment.

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of and embedding the APHA Sustainable Futures Strategy setting out its vision for the future. A key part of this vision is for APHA to become an organisation that is enabled and strengthened by its use of data that will ensure its ability to identify and respond to new and emerging threats, to manage risk and to deploy our people and resources effectively and sustainably.

You will work with senior leaders to transform the way APHA develops, delivers, promotes and supports the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of supporting strategies, plans, services and projects.

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning you will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes, setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorates, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Lead the development and embed a business excellence ethos across the organisation building in systems thinking, productivity and efficiency plans.
Lead the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and Directorates, as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Drive forward the use of business analytics focused on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

A successful track record of leading change in a strategy, planning or business management function and of managing, developing, and building organisational and team skills and capabilities.
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, including experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience of leading and managing change and programmes of work or projects.
Experience of working in a complex customer driven delivery operation providing a quality service to customers.
Experience of communicating complex data or information to senior leaders clearly and concisely where the level of understanding will vary and barriers to understanding will exist.
Experience of assessing risks, scoping resource requirements, managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services.
Strong budget and performance management skills with the confidence to make timely and sometimes tough decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing and developing relationships with senior leaders to build alliances and enable collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to confidently explain and present complex issues / data in a clear, structured, objective, and personable manner to a range of audiences.
Excellent organisational skills, including team level business planning, prioritisation, delegation and delivery to time and quality standards.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decision making.
Ability to apply original and innovative thought to complex issues and / or problems

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of and embedding the APHA Sustainable Futures Strategy setting out its vision for the future. A key part of this vision is for APHA to become an organisation that is enabled and strengthened by its use of data that will ensure its ability to identify and respond to new and emerging threats, to manage risk and to deploy our people and resources effectively and sustainably.

You will work with senior leaders to transform the way APHA develops, delivers, promotes and supports the Agency’s Vision, Mission and strategic objectives, by providing high-level oversight of and support for the delivery of supporting strategies, plans, services and projects.

Reporting to the Head of APHA Strategy and Planning you will:

Support the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and business planning processes, setting clear standards and expectations, in line with APHA’s policies, people and business objectives.
Collaborate with others across APHA eg. Directorates, other strategy leads and Defra Group Corporate Services to ensure alignment and implementation of the Agency’s strategies and business plans.
Lead the development and embed a business excellence ethos across the organisation building in systems thinking, productivity and efficiency plans.
Lead the business performance management function ensuring the right information is provided to boards, ministers and Directorates, as needed.
Ensure processes are in place for the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data and information and define metrics against which the Agency can assess and measure its performance and the delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.
Support a professional network / community of practice for those involved in strategy innovation and business planning activities across the Agency.
Drive forward the use of business analytics focused on improving productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

Person specification
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

A successful track record of leading change in a strategy, planning or business management function and of managing, developing, and building organisational and team skills and capabilities.
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, including experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Experience of leading and managing change and programmes of work or projects.
Experience of working in a complex customer driven delivery operation providing a quality service to customers.
Experience of communicating complex data or information to senior leaders clearly and concisely where the level of understanding will vary and barriers to understanding will exist.
Experience of assessing risks, scoping resource requirements, managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services.
Strong budget and performance management skills with the confidence to make timely and sometimes tough decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing and developing relationships with senior leaders to build alliances and enable collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to confidently explain and present complex issues / data in a clear, structured, objective, and personable manner to a range of audiences.
Excellent organisational skills, including team level business planning, prioritisation, delegation and delivery to time and quality standards.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decision making.
Ability to apply original and innovative thought to complex issues and / or problems

The Company:


Impact Ag Partners Australia is a specialist agricultural investment and development firm with deep expertise and a proven track record. They lead the market in identifying, optimising and monetising natural capital for agriculture. They work with institutional investors and family offices to acquire, develop, and operate premium agricultural assets using regenerative farming practices ? generating value from both monetising natural capital and optimising food and fibre production.



Working across intensive grazing, broadacre dryland and irrigated farms and permanent tree cops throughout Australia and the United States, Impact Ag Partners are the first ones to deliver a profitable nature-positive transition at scale ? partnering with purpose-driven investors to accelerate global impact. Impact Ag Partners has transformed over 240,000 hectares across two continents using regenerative farming practices and other nature-based solutions that optimise food and fibre production, while protecting the land?s ability to support future generations.
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