Are you an analytical and detail-focused professional with a passion for data, performance improvement and strategic insight? We are recruiting a Planning & Performance Support Officer to join a respected higher education institution, providing critical support in the preparation, analysis and reporting of performance data to drive informed decision-making and ensure corporate and regulatory compliance.
As a Planning & Performance Support Officer your duties will be to:
1. Extract, manipulate and interpret performance datasets
2. Maintain and update Power BI dashboards
3. Support the preparation of data for key performance indicators (KPIs) and business planning
4. Contribute to improving data collection and engineering processes
5. Conduct data quality audits and monitor implementation of corrective actions
6. Support the completion of regulatory data returns
7. Coordinate responses to internal and external data requests, including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
8. Provide administrative and secretarial support to planning and performance-related committees
9. Contribute to awareness-raising initiatives and provide administrative support for staff training across the organisation
We would love to see your CV if you have:
10. Strong experience analysing and interpreting complex performance data
11. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and high-level numeracy
12. Proven ability to manage data from multiple systems with integrity
13. Knowledge of performance management, strategic planning and data-informed decision-making
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Power BI and Excel (Tableau experience desirable)
15. Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
16. A collaborative team player who can also work independently and take ownership
17. Understanding of GDPR, confidentiality and regulatory compliance
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for data-driven improvement and strategic insight to make a meaningful contribution to institutional effectiveness. In return you will receive a salary of £26,942 per annum (Pro-rata) working full-time Monday - Friday for 3 months initially.
If you thrive in a structured, analytical environment and are driven by accuracy and impact, we’d love to hear from you.