Strategy Director
Hybrid (two days per week in the Sue Ryder London office)
37.5 hours per week
£85,000 - £95,000 per annum
About us
At Sue Ryder, we believe that there is much more that can and should be done to improve the national approach to dying and grief and our organisational vision and strategy is our commitment to do just that. A commitment to not only develop and expand the expert and compassionate services for which we are so well known, but to continue to work with the Government and local decision-makers to ensure that the voices of people living with a life-limiting condition or with grief are heard, and access to the care and support they need is unlocked.
To deliver our strategy, we must remain agile and responsive, while putting the needs of people at the end of their lives and those living with grief at the heart of our work. When it comes to equity of access, we are focused on breaking down barriers so that people from all communities can access high-quality, culturally relevant palliative care and bereavement support. We are determined to help create a society where people support one another and can reach out for support and access a range of services and advice when they need it.
The Role
The Strategy Director plays a critical role in advising the charity’s Executive Leadership Team. Under the direction of the CEO, the Strategy Director will operate as a thought partner in the planning and implementation of organisational goals. In collaboration with the Executive leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development of key strategic initiatives, R&D, analysis and monitoring performance of the charity.
The Strategy Director will lead the development of Sue Ryder strategy, including long term vision, strategic direction and governance arrangements. They will support the delivery of these strategic ambitions, working with colleagues across the charity, establishing effective implementation plans, arrangements and responsibilities for operational plans, with system-wide alignment. There will also be a need to build relationships with external stakeholders to support the organisation’s strategic growth ambitions.
The role requires strategic leadership capability, that supports the future direction of the charity, monitoring budgets, progress, KPIs, resources and delivery, ensuring an inclusive and collaborative culture.
About you
Commitment to innovation, personal drive and the ability to deliver outcomes to the highest standard, demonstrating commitment and courage to see things through are the qualities that are essential for success in the role of Strategy Director. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also have:
• Previous experience as leader of high-level strategic programmes within a regulated industry. This could be experience working either in an inhouse or consultancy capacity
• Demonstrable track record of supporting executive leadership teams through strategic decision-making and development plans
• Demonstrable experience of leading strategic planning and implementation to include wide scale organisational and cultural change
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with proven action and behaviours to tackle inequality and drive improvements in this area
• Understanding of external affairs and the importance of this for a charity
• Digital mindset, ability to utilise data for decision making and drive a strategic approach to technology and innovation
For further information, or for an informal discussion please contact Sian Dodunski (Resourcing Business Partner) - sian.dodunski@sueryder.org, 07971 495101
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
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