Senior Planning Officer (PP5004-18-614)

The University of Brighton is looking to recruit a Senior Planning Officer to work within its Planning and Performance Department. The department provides strategic management, oversight and delivery of all aspects of the academic and professional services planning cycle. It also provides analysis, evaluation and modelling to enable integrated academic and business planning and the development of meaningful corporate KPIs and planning targets, along with leadership of student number planning across the University. A key area of responsibility is leading the strategic development of Business Intelligence to deliver management information to support effective planning, monitoring and delivery of institutional strategic priorities.

The post holder will work alongside senior members of the department to manage and enhance a range of strategic planning related activities. Primarily leading and co-ordinating the student number planning process; facilitating an integrated approach to planning over a short, medium and long term horizon. The post holder will play an important role in the development of the University’s academic portfolio, supporting recruitment and admissions related analysis and enriching understanding, knowledge and insight – into key factors determining the future size and shape of the institution. 

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual with strong analytical skills, to join our small and friendly team. You will have a proven track record in delivering results, ability to problem solve and be able to work under pressure, often to competing demands and deadlines. 

Working for the University will provide the benefits of generous annual leave, membership of and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, on-campus sports facilities with discounted membership and a supportive working environment with numerous opportunities for training and development. 

Please note this is a full-time, permanent position and job sharers are welcome to apply.

Closing Date: 09 Dec 2018
Category: Administrative/Clerical/Technical