Head of Planning, Performance and Risk

The RSPCA is thrilled to be recruiting for the new role of Head of Planning, Performance and Risk on a full time, permanent basis.

As Head of Planning, Performance and Risk you will develop the business planning process to ensure that plans and resources are aligned to our ambitious strategy; Together for Animal Welfare.

Working within the Strategy and Transformation Directorate and reporting to the Assistant Director of Performance and Planning, our Head of Planning, Performance and Risk will be our subject matter expert and will develop and embed the RSPCA's business planning performance metrics, monitoring and reporting.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

You will ensure that we have clear and effective performance metrics that drive decision making and enable us to monitor, respond and report on our performance and impact.

A key responsibility will be to oversee the production, maintenance and oversight of the Risk and Compliance framework for the RSPCA.

This role will also coordinate the production of the published Business Plan and the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts, bringing together the key publications on RSPCA performance.

You will manage the Business Intelligence team and to ensure that organisational data and insight, including our corporate dashboards and the strategic impact framework, is fully aligned with business planning and performance.

You will manage the Risk and Compliance Manager and will take responsibility for ensuring that all risk and compliance work is aligned to business objectives.

What we are looking for in you...

To be successful within this role, you must have proven experience of business planning, performance and evaluation of outcomes and impact.

It is essential that you have a strong knowledge of risk management and internal governance, ideally from within the charity sector, along with the proven ability to develop new ways of working in line with organisational requirements and best practice.

You'll need strong leadership, and relationship building skills, along with the motivation to improve collaboration and to drive and promote positive change within the RSPCA.

You must have strong negotiation and influencing skills and must be aligned to ourvision and values.

This role is both rewarding and challenging and it is a very exciting time to join the RSPCA as we approach our 200th year.

If you want the chance to help shape the future of the RSPCA, please submit your application, which must include a CV and cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining what you would bring to the role and why you would succeed.

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Benefits:

• Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
• Additional Society day around Christmas.
• Generous pension scheme
• Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dog friendly offices!

How to apply

To make an application please visit our career's site by using the following link:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/head-of-planning-performance-and-risk-0598-south-east-london-hub/616/description/

Please note we are unable to accept applications via Indeed - please use the link above.

We review applications as they are received, so early submissions are highly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been screened and progressed.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team. Our email address can be found on the advert linked above.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £52,143.00-£69,525.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham

Application deadline: 16/07/2023