Head of Strategy and Programme Management

As Head of Strategy and Programme Management, you will develop and lead a new team to implement our strategy and provide insight into performance against our strategic goals. You will support the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees in making key decisions. Your priority will be to determine the right structure of team to support this important area of the Association's work. Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of our strategy and strategic workplans.
• Provide strong leadership to the cross functional team.
• Accountability for the annual business planning cycle and ensuring it aligns with our budgeting processes.
• Establishing key performance indicators to track progress.
• Leading a central portfolio office for project management excellence.
• Ensuring efficient resource allocation and leadership for each strategic initiative.
• Establish an Impact Framework to identify impact and measure our success.
  
  We are seeking a strong leader with:
• Extensive experience in senior management, with a focus on strategy and programme delivery.
• A proven track record in shaping and delivering cross-organisational strategies.
• The ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience in working within senior leadership teams to drive results.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead strategic initiatives, we would love to hear from you.,
• Senior managerial experience of planning, organising, managing and developing strategic and operational activities.
• Outstanding track record of contributing to a cross organisational business strategic workplan.
• Evidence of creating and executing innovative and successful impact and programme strategies
  
  Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading impactful programmes and shaping the future of an organisation?, Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
  
  We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements. What We Offer:
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.