Faculty Officer (Strategic Planning)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde invites applications for a Faculty Officer (Strategic Planning) on a 0.8 FTE fixed-term basis to cover a 12-month maternity leave. The role is on campus and will be negotiated around a 28-hour week, with the Faculty Manager and Faculty Executive Team driving strategic work.

You will coordinate annual planning, monitor performance indicators, support major projects, and deliver high-quality reports to inform decision making, ensuring operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Experience in a university environment.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Confident communicator with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual planning cycle and monitor key performance indicators.
• Support major strategic projects and undertake analysis and benchmarking.
• Provide high-quality reports and recommendations to inform decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Report-writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Faculty Officer (Strategic Planning) (843859)

FTE: 0.8 (28 hours/week)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Closing Date: 13/09/26

Strathclyde Business School is seeking a highly motivated andproactive individual to join as Faculty Officer (Strategic Planning)for a 12 month fixed term maternity leave.

Working closely with the Faculty Manager and Faculty ExecutiveTeam, you will play a key role in supporting the School's strategicplanning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvementactivities. You will coordinate the annual planning cycle, monitorkey performance indicators, support major strategic projects,undertake analysis and benchmarking activities, and providehigh-quality reports and recommendations to inform decisionmaking.

We are looking for an individual ideally with experience ofworking within a university environment, excellent analytical andorganisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesand projects simultaneously. You will be a confidentcommunicator with strong report-writing skills and a passion forinnovation, data-driven decision making, and operationalexcellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to developtheir strategic planning, project management and stakeholderengagement experience.

The post is offered at 0.8fte (28hrs per week). The work patterncan be flexible and will be negotiated with the successfulcandidate, although on campus working will be required. Pleasenote that the University are unable to provide sponsorship for thispost.

Initial interviews have been scheduled for 21st September 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contactCaroline Laurie,Faculty Manager [e-mail]

Faculty Officer (Strategic Planning) (843859)