Head of Planning and Insights

TieTalent; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,225 - 67,468; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

35 days annual leave plus public holidays

Financial assistance for qualifying roles

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employee assistance programmes

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A prestigious creative institution in Glasgow is seeking a Head of Planning and Insights. This role involves strategic leadership in performance monitoring and planning. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree, strong analytical skills, and proven expertise in strategic planning. The position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including a generous pension scheme and significant annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic planning or institutional research.
• Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead GSA's annual planning cycles with effective frameworks.
• Drive scenario planning and forecasting for leadership.
• Deliver data-driven insights for strategic decisions.
• Oversee institutional analytics for policy development.
• Implement systems to monitor performance against priorities.
• Assess institutional risks and opportunities through data.

Skills

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation, The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe’s most prestigious creative institutions.

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ

Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata

Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025

About Us

At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe’s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Located in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit. Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference — inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow. As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact.

The Role

Head of Planning and Insights - This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. You will drive strategic planning, deliver robust performance monitoring, and manage risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish. You will own the annual planning cycle, craft frameworks that empower confident decision-making, and steer scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence. Working collaboratively across the institution, you’ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA’s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance GSA's annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks
• Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends
• Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions
• Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning
• Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities
• Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment
• Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

• A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution
• 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development

Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility.

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe’s leading creative institutions, click ‘Apply’ now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.