Director of Strategy, Planning & Reporting

About the role

Lincoln University is seeking a senior leader to head its strategic planning, performance reporting and insights function. The Director will work closely with senior executives to translate the university’s strategic objectives into actionable plans and provide data‑driven insights that support informed decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the university’s long‑term strategic plan.
• Oversee performance measurement, reporting and analytical insight generation across all business units.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational initiatives with strategic goals.
• Provide regular dashboards and reports to monitor progress against key performance indicators.
• Drive a culture of evidence‑based decision‑making throughout the institution.

Required profile

• Proven experience in leading strategic planning and performance reporting functions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, inclusive and values‑driven environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Inclusive, values‑based workplace.
• Access to on‑site gym, fitness classes and wellbeing programmes.
• Negotiable salary plus benefits.