Strategic planner
Develop and implement long-term plans and goals for an organisation.
About the job
What it's like
A strategic planner sets priorities for a business and develops a plan of action. It can involve leading a creative meeting around a new product or developing a business growth strategy.
You’ll rely heavily on your analytical skills. As a problem solver, you’ll need excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strategic planning is a dynamic and continuous process. It involves assessing where a company currently stands, what the vision is for the future and how to get there.
Your tasks might include:
helping to shape the growth of a company
monitoring the latest industry trends and identifying new sales opportunities
developing a plan of action for achieving company goals
writing and presenting reports to senior management supported by research
Hours
You’ll typically work full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional over-time to meet deadlines.
Environment
Your work would normally be office-based.
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Meta skills
Here are some of the meta skills you'll need to do this job.
- written communication
- time management
- researching
- problem solving
- innovative
- developing a plan
- analysing
- adaptability
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Getting in
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Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
Business Management
Maths (Mathematics)
English
Economics
Administration and Information Technology
Modern Studies
If you want to become a strategic planner, there are a number of study options available.
Studying an HNC/HND or degree in the following subjects can help you into the role:
finance
business management
economics
marketing
accounting
You can develop your skills working and studying at the same time through an apprenticeship. Find out more about some of the apprenticeships that can help you into the role:
A professional certification in strategy planning could be helpful. The international association for strategy professionals offer a Strategy Planning Professional (SSP) Certification.
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