Strategic Planning Improvement Lead at Companies House, Cardiff/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Companies House drives confidence in the economy and makes the UK a great place to start, and run, a business.As an executive agency sponsored by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) we have the ability to play a leading role in the right against corrupt business practices by providing the transparency and clarity necessary for the UK to continue to be regarded as a world-leading place to do business.Companies House is undergoing an historic change - to our systems, culture, services, and ways of working. Our people are at the heart of these changes.The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in disrupting economic crime and supporting economic growth.

 

As a Strategic Planning Improvement Lead , your main responsibilities will be:Facilitate discussions and workshops to assess the problem and opportunities through engagement with stakeholders. Map and understand the current state, identify gaps or potential challenges to change, review relevant audit and risk documentation and identify the artifacts, processes, governance and ways of working involved at each stageIdentify best practice from existing methodology and/or case studies from across similar government bodies to inform recommendations for improvementsIdentify critical success factors, key areas of alignment and dependences,Develop recommendations for improvement and prepare written papers andpresentations to key stakeholders, including senior boards and panels to gain co-operation and agreement in embedding improvements.Develop the processes, systems and guidance requirement to implement the change that aligns with existing processes and governance, fosters collaborative working and empowers decision making across the organisation.Work collaboratively with the strategy and planning team and business planning group to test ideas, identify linkages and engage discussions.Document and report on progress, decisions and requirements for use during development and utilise as reference material during implementation.Socialise agreed recommendations, identifying and unlocking any blockages, and support the resolution of outstanding issuesProvide practical support and knowledge to the team and key internal stakeholders on using strategic planning frameworks and tools to test and articulate ideas, outcomes and prioritiesEssential SkillsDemonstrable experience in delivering similar work in an organisation of similar size and scope, preferably within both the public or private sector 'sBe an experienced senior leader with significant background and experience in strategic leadership and planning across a portfolio of projectsHave extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic planning and prioritisation methodologies, with a successful track record of developing and embedding successful strategic level improvement systems and processesBe highly collaborative with experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including executive and non-executive boards, and senior leaders, to understand and interpret requirements, manage expectations and influence directionHave experience of mapping current business and governance processes, assessing gaps, essential data flows, decision points and models of best practice to propose workable and aligned recommendations for changeHave strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into compelling presentations and papersStrong self starter

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Companies House guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.