Planning Officer

We are seeking to appoint a Planning Officer for an interesting, varied and responsible role in the Planning & Strategy Office. Based in the Planning and Reporting team, and working with internal and external stakeholders, you will plan and deliver intelligence and management information, with specific responsibility for the research data portfolio – including research awards and application data, research output data, research-related equality and diversity data – and the team’s role in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a busy office responsible for analyses and insights required for the development and delivery of the University’s strategic aims.

You will have:

• A high level of competency working with data and proficiency with associated tools.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex data confidently to a varied audience
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including consultation and collaboration
  
• Understanding of the Higher Education research environment and policy landscape
  

Interview date: 17 February 2022

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Head of Planning and Reporting

Contact role:

Director, Planning and Strategy Office

Contact name:

Dr Nathan Helsby

Contact name:

Dr Caroline Charles

Contact phone:

+44 118 378 8080

Contact phone:

+44 118 378 3153

Contact email:

[email protected]

Contact email:

[email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

​​​​​​​The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.