Strategy, Planning and Performance Manager

Drive strategic decision‑making at the heart of a world‑leading Faculty.

We’re seeking a dynamic Strategy, Planning and Performance Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will lead key planning cycles, strengthen evidence‑based decision making, and ensure the Faculty delivers on its ambitions within the University’s Manchester 2035 strategy.

You’ll oversee strategic and operational planning, manage risk and performance processes, and provide insight through high‑quality analysis. Leading a talented team, you’ll foster collaboration across Schools, the Faculty Office and the wider University planning community.

If you thrive in a complex, fast‑moving environment and bring strong leadership, analytical capability and the confidence to influence at all levels, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help drive meaningful, impactful change across our Faculty.

This role is available on a fixed-term basis from May 2026 for 13 months.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community."

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Tom Saunders

Email: tom.saunders@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.