Faculty Planning Officer

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid options

Mentoring and professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Faculty Planning Officer to join the Faculty Planning and Operations Team within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. You will support strategic planning, performance monitoring and operational delivery to shape university decisions.

You will analyse data, develop insights, and provide clear reports to inform priorities for faculties and departments. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Experience using Excel and/or Power BI to develop and manage complex dashboards or reports.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills to interpret datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to produce clear, engaging reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of data analysis to inform strategic decision-making and recommendations.
• Proactive and collaborative approach within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and monitoring of strategic plans and key performance data across the Faculty.
• Provide insightful analysis to inform decision-making and inform Faculty and Departmental priorities.
• Conduct market insight analysis, project support, and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to statutory returns and the production of management information.
• Identify trends and interpret complex datasets to make evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Do you enjoy working with data, identifying trends and providing insights that help shape decision-making?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in planning, analysis and project work within a dynamic University environment?

If so, this could be the role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Faculty Planning Officer to join the Faculty Planning and Operations Team within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Reporting to the Senior Faculty Planning and Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Faculty's strategic planning processes, performance monitoring and operational delivery.

A little more about the role:

In this role, you will support the development and monitoring of strategic plans and key performance data across the Faculty. You will provide insightful analysis to support decision-making and help inform Faculty and Departmental priorities. Your work will include market insight analysis, project support, performance monitoring, operational planning, statutory returns and the production of management information. You will be responsible for identifying trends, interpreting complex datasets and making evidence-based recommendations to support strategic and operational objectives.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience using Excel and/or Power BI, including the development and management of complex, multi-layered spreadsheets, dashboards or reports.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.
• The ability to produce clear, engaging and informative reports and presentations tailored to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, balance workload demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of undertaking data analysis and making recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.

For further information about the role and person specification, please review the Job Description, which is attached at the bottom of this screen.

Please note: Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 17 and/or 18 November (17/11/2026 and 18/11/2026). Candidates should make every effort to be available on these dates, as alternative interview dates may not be possible.

A little more about the team:

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Faculty Planning and Operations Team that works closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the University. The team provides planning expertise, performance analysis and operational support that helps deliver Faculty and institutional priorities. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of higher education planning, build a broad professional network and contribute to a range of high-profile projects and initiatives.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.