UniOps Strategy & Governance Lead (12 Month Secondment)

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Job Title: UniOps Strategy & Governance Lead (12 Month Secondment)

Location: Kingston

Work-Level: 2C

JOB PURPOSE

The UniOps Strategy and Governance Lead is responsible for developing and refining the strategic planning process for UniOps while supporting the Executive Leadership team in embedding and managing operational and governance structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Continuously develop the UniOps strategic planning process, including planning and managing Quarterly Business Review (QBR) meetings.
2. Lead the creation of UniOps strategic inputs for ULE planning meetings.
3. Embed and evolve the UniOps Governance framework based on feedback, learnings, and changing business needs.
4. Support the organization and execution of UniOps leadership and governance meetings.
5. Lead or support ad-hoc projects, providing strategic recommendations to the UniOps Executive team.
6. Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic proposals.
7. Work with the UniOps leadership team to track cross-functional interventions, ensuring clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are in place to monitor progress.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Necessary Experience & Qualifications

1. Working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards.
2. Experience collaborating and stakeholder managing senior leadership (e.g. CETO, CFO, CEO).

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

1. Change management.

SKILLS

1. Strategic Thinking & Agility.
2. Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
3. Comfortable with principles of agility and working in dynamic environments.
4. Strong collaboration skills (particularly with senior leadership).
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Analytical thinking.
7. Project management.
8. Problem solving.
9. Effective prioritization and decision-making skills.
10. Ability to work independently.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Unilever Behaviors

1. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
2. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
3. TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best. Inspires powerful teamwork and collaboration, connecting people for better results.
4. CONSUMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
5. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates opportunities for profitable growth through the core and beyond.

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Anisha Kanani on Anisha.Kanani@unilever.com

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.