EdTech Job – Strategic Planning Analyst at University of Greenwich

Strategic Planning Analyst
Grade: SG7 | Department: Strategic Planning | Contract Type: Fixed-term until July 2027

The University of Greenwich is advancing its efforts to utilize data and insights to drive informed decision-making across the institution. A key focus is on strengthening performance monitoring, planning, and reporting mechanisms to enhance overall effectiveness.

The Strategic Planning Analyst will contribute significantly to this mission, delivering high-quality analyses and reports to address critical institutional priorities, including student outcomes, performance monitoring, and improved planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of a collaborative team, the role will involve:

• Conducting thorough analyses of strategic datasets, including trends in student continuation, completion, and award outcomes.
• Providing actionable insights and recommendations to inform decision-making, identifying risks, and highlighting improvement opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports for stakeholders, ensuring accessibility for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contributing to institutional processes such as student number planning and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring.
• Supporting strategic data initiatives with defined analytical deliverables.
• Ensuring consistency and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all reporting and analyses.
• Building effective cross-departmental relationships to support collaborative projects and drive continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Applicants are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in data analysis, analytics, or a Business Intelligence-related role.
• Demonstrated ability to produce analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong communication skills to clearly present complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with data to derive insights.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working within higher education or a similarly complex organization.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms for data visualization and analysis.

Why Join Us?

The University of Greenwich offers a range of fantastic benefits that support your professional and personal growth. More details on our offerings can be found here:
Our benefits – what we offer | Jobs and Careers | University of Greenwich.

Additionally, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from individuals who are under-represented within our community, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups, care leavers, disabled individuals, and members of the LGBT community. As part of our efforts to promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), we also support the mental health and well-being of all employees and aim to provide an inclusive recruitment experience.

Applicants can disclose mental health challenges during the recruitment process so we can provide necessary adjustments. All such information will remain confidential.

For further information, please consult the Job Description & Person Specification.

How to Apply:

To apply, visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete the online application form. Please note that attached CVs and personal statements will not be reviewed by the recruitment panel at the application stage.

• Informal Enquiries: Karl Molden at [email protected]
• HR Queries: Contact the People Directorate Team at [email protected]

At the University of Greenwich, we are committed to our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching, research, and by upholding our core values. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our vision.

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