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Your new company
My client is based in the education industry. They provide learning services for the council, who in turn provide those services to local schools for their SEN students.

Your new role

• Providing a proficient, effective and timely SEN casework related support function as part of the SEN Strategic and Casework team to support a specialised service related to pupils with SEN.
• To ensure that support functions are administered within priorities set out by the SEN Casework Manager.
• To work closely with the SEN Strategic Casework team to plan, develop, implement and maintain robust administrative processes to support the functions of the service.
• Provide high quality and proactive general business and organisational support to the SEN Strategic and Casework Team, including diary management, word processing, filing, photocopying, handling post, preparing routine and non-routine correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other documents using ICT based systems, etc as required.
• In particular, ensure tasks are dealt with according to plans and arrangements put in place by SEN Casework Managers, the SEN Statutory and Strategic Process Manager to enable timely responses to work associated with:
  • Assessment and preparing EHCPs
  • Annual reviews by schools, settings, colleges and the Local Authority
  • SEN appeals
  • Complaints, FOI and SAR requests
  • Phase transition processes
  • Pupils transferring between other LAs
  • School funding team requirements
  • Customer care response time standards.
• Organise, administer and attend a range of meetings and specialist panels as required. To include preparing and circulating minutes, agendas and documents, taking minutes, recording and communicating decisions.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you must have proven experience in Administration, knowledge of GDPR and be able to handle day to day tasks with confidentiality. You will need to be IT Literate and have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The successful candidate must have a current DBS on the update system as you will be handling sensitive information related to pupils with SEN. Experience working within Education would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get in return
This role is a 6-month Temp Maternity Cover but has the potential to be extended. A permanent offer at the end could be a possibility. The position will predominantly be working remotely, with the occasional day in the office when needed. Working hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. 21 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays.

What you need to do now


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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 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 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 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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.