Strategic Planning & Performance Analyst

At the University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Hull workplace. This includes people from global minority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help colleagues to grow and progress in their future careers. We recognise that our people are our biggest asset. We hope you’ll be as excited as we are by what lies ahead. Let’s continue our journey. With great on-site facilities and numerous awards in recognition of our achievements within the Professional Services World, we want to continue growing and nurturing our existing staff as we endeavour to take on our next challenges as a University.

The salary range for this role is £39,906 - £46,049 depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Background and Context

The Strategic Planning and Performance team forms part of the overall Strategic Planning, Performance and Insight function. This function coordinates strategic planning across the institution and links this to performance tracking and monitoring, to enable the delivery of strategic priorities at multiple levels of the organisation.

• Coordinates strategic planning processes and administration.
• Supports workforce and capital investment planning.
• Leads student number planning and scenario modelling.
• Provides a business partnering role to Faculties and supports the process for faculty performance reviews.
• Manages the fee-setting process.
• Oversees KPI development and reporting.
• Coordinates statutory returns.
• Manages the Planning Officer role on behalf of the overall Service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The Strategic Planning and Performance Analyst plays a key role in supporting the university’s strategic and operational planning processes. They provide analytical expertise to inform student number planning, scenario modelling, and performance monitoring. Working closely with colleagues across faculties and professional services, the Analyst helps ensure that planning outputs are evidence-based, timely, and aligned with institutional priorities.

They contribute to the development and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse internal and external data trends, and support the preparation of planning documentation and performance reviews. The Analyst works with large datasets to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities, and presents findings in a clear and accessible format. They also collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to develop dashboards and visualisations that support strategic decision-making.

In addition to their core analytical responsibilities, the Analyst engages directly with stakeholders to co-design planning tools, models, and approaches. They help shape the scope of planning discussions by framing questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, and ensuring that outputs are relevant and actionable. The Analyst contributes to decision-making within the Planning function and supports others in making informed choices by providing clear, contextualised analysis.

The Strategic Planning and Performance Analyst also communicates findings to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders, academic heads, and operational teams. They produce high-quality written reports and deliver presentations that translate complex data into meaningful insights. Their ability to tailor communication to different audiences ensures that data is not only understood but also used effectively to guide decisions – becoming a key business partner to the colleagues they work with. They competently present data and can engage non-specialist stakeholders in mutually beneficial conversations.

The analyst actively engages in continuing professional development (CPD), staying up to date with sector trends, planning methodologies, and analytical tools. They participate in internal and external networks to share learning and adopt best practices. Where appropriate, they also mentor and support colleagues across the function, contributing to a collaborative and data-informed culture across the university.

COMPETENCY SPECIFICATION

To fulfil your role, you will need certain knowledge, skills and competencies. The following competency specification provides a framework within which your performance will be assessed. The interview assessment may include, for example, testing on IT skills. The Competencies set out below are essential and are core requirements needed to perform the role and any candidate who fails the requirement will not be taken forward for further assessment or to interview.

Knowledge and Experience

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Can demonstrate a full understanding of the strategic planning process.
• Has an active approach to continuing professional development/undertaking training as appropriate for personal and professional development.

Communication (Oral and Written)

• Can demonstrate the ability to provide information in a suitable format so that the others’ needs are met and adjusts the level of content to help others understand.

Teamwork and Motivation

• Can demonstrate the ability to delegate work to others and/or help to build co-operation to deliver team results.

Liaison and Networking

• Can demonstrate the ability to work across the University and/or externally to build and strengthen working relationships. Actively pursues a shared interest and works jointly to influence events and decisions.

Service Delivery

• Can demonstrate the ability to seek ways to improve and adjust current levels of service. Deals with complaints and initiates contact with customers to obtain their reactions and views about the service and future needs.

Decision Making

• Can demonstrate the ability to consider the impact on the Faculty/Service. Knows where a decision is beyond their responsibility and refers to others.

Planning and Organisation

• Can demonstrate the ability to ensure that the work is carried out effectively and that resources are available to meet demand. Identifies the need for further action and resources by monitoring progress.

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Can demonstrate the ability to investigate problems to identify their cause, takes action to prevent recurrence of problems and considers possible solutions to identify those which offer wider benefits.

Analysis/Reporting

• Can demonstrate the ability to select appropriate methods for data gathering and analysis. Gathers data thoroughly and accurately and subjects it to rigorous analysis. Obtains additional data if required.

If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - Talent@Hull.ac.uk