Planning Lead at Virgin

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

77000.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Complex Planning, Enterprise Planning, Portfolio Planning, Strategic Planning, Delivery-led Programmes, Change-led Programmes, Planning Tools, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Capacity Trade-offs, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

This is a hands-on role at the heart of Virgin’s change and transformation agenda. You’ll build and lead an enterprise-level planning approach from the ground up, bringing clarity to complex initiatives and helping the business turn ambition into delivery. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, transformation and day-to-day reality – shaping direction, creating structure, and making sure the right things get delivered at the right time. Our Virgin Family Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family. Virgin Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red. We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work. Tell me more Develop, maintain and continually refine an integrated plan covering delivery-led programmes and business-led change Ensure plans reflect strategic priorities, delivery capacity and investment boundaries, aligned to enterprise portfolio frameworks Build strong relationships across the organisation, gathering accurate inputs and surfacing dependencies early Work closely with Finance, Strategy and functional leads to ensure initiatives enter the plan at the right time, with the right resources Present planning insight to governance forums and senior leaders, advising on sequencing, capacity trade-offs and risks to delivery timelines Act as a trusted adviser when priorities compete, helping leaders see the bigger picture and make informed decisions Proactively identify risks, pinch points and opportunities, embedding consistent planning standards and rhythms to keep delivery on track What you’ll need Experience in complex planning roles, ready to lead, set direction and do the work, not just design it Strong experience in enterprise, portfolio or strategic planning within complex environments A background spanning both delivery-led and change-led programmes Confidence working with planning tools, methodologies and mixed delivery models (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid) Experience tracking progress across both formal programmes and less structured initiatives The confidence to present planning insight to senior leadership Comfort operating with ambiguity – and turning it into direction and momentum The extra details Role type: Permanent Location: London hub (1-2 days per week) & your home space Salary: £67,000 - £77,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow. Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us. Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list – it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Think unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a “Screw it, let’s do it” pot to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We’ve got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, a generous pension with up to 10% employer contribution, life insurance, and the option to go electric through our EV scheme. From flexible volunteering to investing in your future, we’re not just offering a job – we’re inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self. Closing date: 04 February 2026 Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!

Responsibilities

The Planning Lead will develop and maintain an integrated plan for delivery-led programmes and business-led change, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. They will build relationships across the organization to gather inputs and surface dependencies, while advising senior leaders on planning insights.