Job Title: Planning Officer
Department: Planning
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Grade: 7
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 hours per week
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About The Role
The Planning Officer supports the Senior Planning Officers across the team’s key areas of work and plays an important role in the delivery of planning, analysis and statutory reporting activity. Main duties include updating annual datasets (e.g. continuation) and dashboard, producing and circulating league table and NSS analysis using established templates, supporting HESA Student and HESES validation, submitting Graduate Outcomes Survey contact details to HESA and acting as the main point of contact for ad hoc information requests, including those received under the Freedom of Information Act. The role requires strong data skills, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload to deadlines.
About The Department
The Planning team is part of the Provost’s Senior Leadership Team, providing business partnering, insight and analysis of student-related data and metrics UK and international including league tables, student experience surveys (NSS, PTES, PRES), TEF, REF and internal and external KPIs. The team is also responsible for submitting statutory returns, setting Student Number Targets and providing student number and fee income forecasts to inform the budget and annual planning process.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website
What We Offer
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 5 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
* Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
* Generous occupational pension scheme: To provide financial security for your future
* Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Health and Well-being Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, eye tests, and season ticket loan to support your health and mobility.
* Enhanced Family Leave: We offer enhanced maternity, paternity & partner leave, and shared parental leave to support you during significant life events.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Access our confidential EAP for advice and support whenever needed.
* Discounted Gym Membership: Maintain your fitness with our discounted gym membership.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
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