At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate academic planning cycles and analyse data to support decision-making.
- Company: The Royal College of Art, a leading postgraduate institution in creative fields.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on academic success.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning, analysis, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49533 - 53609 £ per year.
The Royal College of Art is seeking an experienced and highly capable Academic Planning & Performance Manager to join our Academic Registry team. This is a key senior professional services role, providing high-quality planning, analysis, reporting and coordination to support institutional decision-making across the College.
Working closely with the Academic Registrar and senior academic and professional services colleagues, you will help ensure that planning and performance activity is well coordinated, evidence-informed and aligned with the RCA’s strategic ambitions. The RCA is a world-leading specialist postgraduate institution of art, design, architecture, communication and creative practice. Operating within a complex and fast-changing higher education environment, robust planning, high-quality evidence and insightful performance reporting are essential to supporting academic, operational and strategic delivery.
About the role:
- You will coordinate key institutional and academic planning cycles, including student number planning, recruitment and admissions monitoring, academic portfolio planning, quality cycles, student outcomes reporting and performance monitoring.
- You will analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources, translating complex information into clear insights, briefings, dashboards, reports and recommendations for senior leaders and committees.
- A key element of the role will be developing and maintaining planning models and analytical tools, including scenario modelling and options analysis to support student number planning, admissions and enrolment monitoring, programme viability, portfolio planning and resource considerations.
- You will provide trusted planning and performance advice to the Academic Registrar, PVC Education and Student Success, Deans, Heads of Programme and senior professional service colleagues, providing constructive challenge and helping colleagues understand trends, risks and implications.
- You will work collaboratively across Academic Registry, Schools and professional services including Finance, Recruitment, Technical Services, Data and Insight and Strategy, supporting joined-up planning and performance activity across the College.
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The Royal College of Art is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee development, the RCA provides numerous opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across various departments, ensuring that your contributions directly impact the institution's strategic goals. The hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the creative education sector.
