"Director - Strategic Initiatives"

About us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Our new strategy, Connecting, is shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.

Since 1892, professional and technical education has been central to our mission. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising of LSBU, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, we help learners achieve their potential and our mission is to challenge social and economic inequalities. Our bold vision supports talent and careers, driving impact for London and beyond.

Working for us - Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

To achieve this, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.

At LSBU Group, you’ll join a vibrant, purpose-led, people-centred and genuinely diverse culture. You’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.

The role

LSBU Group has launched our new Strategy, Connecting with six strategic themes shaping our future. The Strategy will evolve into clear objectives, KPIs and delivery roadmaps for priority initiatives. These will be large and complex, involving people, process and technology change, and collaboration with partners.

Working closely with the Group CEO and Vice-Chancellor and the Group Executive, this senior role will lead the coordinated, integrated implementation of strategic initiatives in support of the LSBU Group Strategy. You will shape, drive and coordinate the delivery portfolio, establishing capabilities, systems and processes to secure successful outcomes.

What you will bring

• Experience and expertise in project management, change management, planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• work effectively at multiple levels of an organisation and beyond with senior stakeholders to help shape direction and deliver impactful change.
• challenge the status quo and engage in constructive dialogue.
• reconcile change to keep the organisation functioning, helping organisations to plan and manage transitions.
• Excellent understanding of the post-16 education ecosystem.
• Strong commitment to support LSBU Group’s mission to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack; click “apply”.

The closing date: Monday 2nd February, 5.00 pm

Interview/assessment: TBC

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details can be found within the candidate pack.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.