Background
The Strategic Planning and Performance (SPPU) directorate plays a critical role within the University to inform and facilitate the delivery of the Strategy and enable evidence-based decision-making. SPPU operates centrally in the University, reporting directly into the University's Deputy President (Operations) and working closely with the University Senior Leadership team.
The directorate's activities include strategy formation and deployment, academic and financial planning, business intelligence, student management information, statutory assurance, performance, benchmarking, and league tables analysis.
Responsibilities
The Planning and Business Intelligence Analyst role supports the Unit's work through data analysis, benchmarking, and market and competitor analysis. Specific responsibilities include supporting the annual planning round through the provision of market intelligence, assisting academic portfolio review and the evaluation of potential new courses. The post-holder works closely with the wider SPPU team, supporting the wider operations of the directorate including the development of the university's Tableau platform to support business intelligence.
Person Specification
Candidates should be eager to learn, have an analytical mindset, good attention to detail, clear communication skills and be proactive. The successful candidate will be adaptable, collaborative and able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. Working as part of an analytical unit, candidates should have previous experience of data analysis, be highly numerate, proficient in Excel and be willing to learn new data transformation and visualisation tools such as Tableau and Alteryx.
Additional Information
Further information is available in the job description: 100201 Planning and Business Intelligence Analyst JD.pdf
Closing date for applications
25th May 2026 at 11:59pm
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
Benefits
City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equal Opportunities and Accessibility
City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
