Faculty Planning Officer

Do you enjoy working with data, identifying trends and providing insights that help shape decision-making?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in planning, analysis and project work within a dynamic University environment?

If so, this could be the role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Faculty Planning Officer to join the Faculty Planning and Operations Team within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Reporting to the Senior Faculty Planning and Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Faculty's strategic planning processes, performance monitoring and operational delivery.

A little more about the role:

In this role, you will support the development and monitoring of strategic plans and key performance data across the Faculty. You will provide insightful analysis to support decision-making and help inform Faculty and Departmental priorities. Your work will include market insight analysis, project support, performance monitoring, operational planning, statutory returns and the production of management information. You will be responsible for identifying trends, interpreting complex datasets and making evidence-based recommendations to support strategic and operational objectives.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience using Excel and/or Power BI, including the development and management of complex, multi-layered spreadsheets, dashboards or reports.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.
• The ability to produce clear, engaging and informative reports and presentations tailored to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, balance workload demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of undertaking data analysis and making recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.

For further information about the role and person specification, please review the Job Description, which is attached at the bottom of this screen.

For an informal discussion about the role:

Please contact Sean Threlfall at