Manager of Depertment of Business (University of Nottingham Ningbo)

Reference Number: 184471 Job Family: Admin Contract Status: Full-Time Closing Date: 2026-02-22 Salary: 173,986 RMB to 244,812 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Team: Strategy and Planning Purpose of Role The Planning Manager will lead corporate planning for the university, aligning activities with the University Strategy. The role includes overall direction, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of projects contributing to the University’s Strategic Plan. Main Responsibilities Planning & Organizing Support the Deputy Director Planning and Projects in corporate planning for all future academic years. Plan initiatives including projects and other tasks. Analyse and consolidate business requirements for planning purposes. Arrange internal and external workshops/meetings; summarize meeting minutes with emphasis on initiatives and special assignments. Follow up on discussions, decisions, and assignments to ensure timely responses and progress. Develop annual planning templates and tools for Faculties and Professional Services Departments. Support operational directors in preparing plans for upcoming years. Liaison Ensure relevant topics are captured for stakeholder interactions. Present activities at internal/external meetings. Liaise and build working relationships across the university and with external contacts and contractors. Improve communication among stakeholders to advance projects. Continuous Improvement Identify and recommend improvements to policies and procedures. Develop specialist and professional expertise through study and practical experience. Optimize UNNC annual planning procedures and templates. Customer/Service Support Provide professional advice and recommendations within policy frameworks. Explain technical/legal/regulatory/procedural information to stakeholders. Design and deliver service support mechanisms (training, materials, system modifications) to maximize service quality. Analysis & Reporting Analyse and summarize business plans for the Deputy Director Planning and Projects. Interpret management data and assist in producing management reports. Supply data to other schools/departments or external organizations. Monitor and maintain records/reports to meet internal and external requirements. People Management Attend to wellbeing of others (e.g., formal counseling, risk assessments). Advise and gain support from staff, contractors, and external agents to achieve objectives. Other Duties Participate in training and staff development events. Manage project-related documentation. Maintain professional development and awareness. Undertake other reasonable tasks as required. Requirements Essential Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency in oral and written English Analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Planning and organizing expertise Understanding of internal processes and ability to improve them Excellent stakeholder engagement Proactive and action-oriented Experience in higher education or understanding of university operations Project management or large-scale event management experience Bachelor’s degree or above in Project Management, Business Management, or relevant field Proven track record of extensive project management experience Desirable Experience in business analysis and people management Experience in conflict management Fast learner with critical thinking mindset Knowledge of multiple areas of the university relevant to planning Awareness of developments in higher education affecting the role About University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) UNNC is the first Sino-foreign university in China, offering a UK-style education with over 10,000 students. Part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University network. Offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. How to Apply Apply online via UNNC Job Portal before 23:59 Beijing Time on 22 February 2026. Only online applications via the portal will be accepted. If unable to apply online, contact Human Resources: Job@nottingham.edu.cn Equality and Diversity UNNC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a fair and supportive environment. Applicants and staff are treated solely on merit, ability, and potential, regardless of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religion, political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Reference Number: 184471
Job Family: Admin
Contract Status: Full-Time
Closing Date: 2026-02-22
Salary: 173,986 RMB to 244,812 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)
Team: Strategy and Planning

Purpose of Role

The Planning Manager will lead corporate planning for the university, aligning activities with the University Strategy. The role includes overall direction, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of projects contributing to the University’s Strategic Plan.

Main Responsibilities

Planning & Organizing

Support the Deputy Director Planning and Projects in corporate planning for all future academic years.
Plan initiatives including projects and other tasks.
Analyse and consolidate business requirements for planning purposes.
Arrange internal and external workshops/meetings; summarize meeting minutes with emphasis on initiatives and special assignments.
Follow up on discussions, decisions, and assignments to ensure timely responses and progress.
Develop annual planning templates and tools for Faculties and Professional Services Departments.
Support operational directors in preparing plans for upcoming years.

Liaison

Ensure relevant topics are captured for stakeholder interactions.
Present activities at internal/external meetings.
Liaise and build working relationships across the university and with external contacts and contractors.
Improve communication among stakeholders to advance projects.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
Develop specialist and professional expertise through study and practical experience.
Optimize UNNC annual planning procedures and templates.

Customer/Service Support

Provide professional advice and recommendations within policy frameworks.
Explain technical/legal/regulatory/procedural information to stakeholders.
Design and deliver service support mechanisms (training, materials, system modifications) to maximize service quality.

Analysis & Reporting

Analyse and summarize business plans for the Deputy Director Planning and Projects.
Interpret management data and assist in producing management reports.
Supply data to other schools/departments or external organizations.
Monitor and maintain records/reports to meet internal and external requirements.

People Management

Attend to wellbeing of others (e.g., formal counseling, risk assessments).
Advise and gain support from staff, contractors, and external agents to achieve objectives.

Other Duties

Participate in training and staff development events.
Manage project-related documentation.
Maintain professional development and awareness.
Undertake other reasonable tasks as required.

Requirements

Essential

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in oral and written English
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Planning and organizing expertise
Understanding of internal processes and ability to improve them
Excellent stakeholder engagement
Proactive and action-oriented
Experience in higher education or understanding of university operations
Project management or large-scale event management experience
Bachelor’s degree or above in Project Management, Business Management, or relevant field
Proven track record of extensive project management experience

Desirable

Experience in business analysis and people management
Experience in conflict management
Fast learner with critical thinking mindset
Knowledge of multiple areas of the university relevant to planning
Awareness of developments in higher education affecting the role

About University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

UNNC is the first Sino-foreign university in China, offering a UK-style education with over 10,000 students.
Part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University network.
Offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

How to Apply

Apply online via UNNC Job Portal before 23:59 Beijing Time on 22 February 2026.
Only online applications via the portal will be accepted.
If unable to apply online, contact Human Resources: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

UNNC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a fair and supportive environment. Applicants and staff are treated solely on merit, ability, and potential, regardless of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religion, political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinctions.

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