Business Planning Manager (2705)

RSPCA Assured is celebrating 30 years of improving the lives of farmed animals.

In that time, we're proud to have worked with thousands of farmers - and all of the UK's biggest supermarkets - to help make the lives of millions of animals better.

Every year, we inspect almost 4,000 farms and other scheme members to ensure they meet strict RSPCA animal welfare standards - ensuring a better life for farm animals.

So when you see an RSPCA Assured label on meat, fish, eggs or milk products, it means the animal was cared for according to the RSPCA's standards from birth to slaughter.

Our vision is a world where all farmed animals are respected and treated with kindness and compassion - and that's what we work towards every day.

We are looking for a new team member to join RSPCA Assured, as a Business Planning Manager where you will work closely with the Head of Impact and Insights, to support the successful execution of the organisation's new strategy by leading business planning activities, tracking strategic performance, and ensuring  effective programme and project delivery across teams.

• Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract. 
• This role can be offered as a 12 month secondment to existing RSPCA / RSPCA Assured staff.  
• Working hours: 35 hours per week. 
• Hybrid role: You will work from home and either the London or Horsham office. Currently we meet in person roughly once per quarter but this may increase to meet the needs of the team.

As part of our Impact & Insights team, you will play a crucial role in managing  our business planning efforts and supporting the RSPCA Assured transformation program. You will be the go to expert for planning and project governance, helping us ensure our strategic goals are translated into clear, actionable plans.

You will focus on:

• Business Planning: You will manage project schedules, working closely with our Finance team and the RSPCA Assured leadership to develop and review planning policies.
• Project Governance: You will be the central source of knowledge for all governance arrangements, ensuring that robust processes are maintained and decisions are properly documented and communicated.
• Communication & Support: You'll provide advice and support on how to track progress and monitor project success. 
• Your strong communication skills will be essential as you will lead communications around project planning and governance.

To succeed in this role, you will need demonstrable project management, programme management or business planning  experience.

You should also have:

• A proven ability to negotiate with and influence  a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an efficient and timely manner.
• A proven ability to work independently and show initiative.
• The ability to adapt well to change and to maintain effectiveness under pressure.
• The ability to identify operational challenges and to propose practical solutions.

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

Initial interviews will be held remotely on the week commencing 23 February.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our mission.  For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk / 0300 123 0685.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect