Head of Corporate Strategy

Hours: Full time, part time, flexible
Contract: Permanent

A high profile role at the heart of the UKHO advising on corporate strategy, managing governance teams and directing government relations to enable the Chief Executive to make effective decisions and plan and govern the organisation in accordance with their delegated authority.

About the UKHO

UKHO holds a unique position within the Ministry of Defence as it is a trading fund, with a commercial arm in addition to its responsibilities under its public task. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners, surveying and charting the world's oceans in order to develop and serve world leading software and data solutions to commercial shipping companies, navies and maritime organisations. Our products ensure safe navigation and global trade efficiency and support other marine activities including economic development, environmental protection, resource exploration and utilisation, scientific research and security and defence.

The role

This demanding and high-profile post involves directing diverse teams to enable the UKHO Chief Executive  to plan and govern the organisation, supporting UKHO to meet its commercial and public responsibilities. You will play a central role between the Board and the Ministry of Defence taking responsibility for informing, advising and assuring Ministers on UKHO activities of political interest, as well as providing secretariat support and advice to the UKHO Board, Audit Risk & Assurance Committee and Executive Leadership Team. You will also be responsible for the production of UKHO’s Corporate (5 year) and annual Business Plan and associated organisational and departmental performance reporting to ensure coherence of cross divisional activities.

What we are looking for

In your application you will need to demonstrate senior stakeholder engagement experience at an executive level within government or arms length bodies, along with a proven track record of strategy formulation and delivery and effective programme management skills.

In return

UKHO is a great place in which to explore your career potential. While our projects are career-defining, the work/life balance that we can offer you is equally exceptional. From flexitime, flexible working, an award-winning office environment and a generous annual leave allowance of 34.5 days including public holidays, the opportunities open to you here are hard to beat.

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Closing date: 23 January 2022.

UKHO embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer, which includes offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum selection criteria.


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