Senior Planning and Performance Officer

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE; Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

USW invites applications for a Senior Planning and Performance Officer based in Pontypridd with hybrid working. The role supports the Data and Statutory Reporting Team, producing statutory returns (HESA, Medr) and driving process improvements across the University.

You will combine strong numerical data skills with stakeholder engagement to deliver timely, accurate information to inform strategic planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of statutory reports, including the student HESA return and Medr returns.
• Collaborate across the department and University to develop and improve processes for returns production.
• Analyse data and provide management information to support decision making.
• Oversee external and internal student satisfaction surveys.
• Create regular briefings for senior management and the Board of Governors on University performance.
• Lead progress reviews and monitor impact of delivery as part of annual planning.

Job description

Salary Salary range £34,610.00 - £39,906.00 per annum

Senior Planning and Performance Officer

Job profile for Senior Planning and Performance Officer

Pontypridd 16/10/2026

The Planning and Performance team is seeking a Senior Planning and Performance Officer to join the Data and Statutory Reporting Team. The post holder will support the production of statutory reports, including the student HESA return and Medr returns. They will work across the department and University to develop and improve processes to improve the production of returns. The successful candidate will have a curious nature, a passion for data, strong numerical skills, experience of working with stakeholders/external agencies and a love of solving problems.

The primary function of the team is to:

• support the implementation of the University's strategy and plans, including leading the progress review and impact of the delivery;
• oversee and develop the annual planning process and support planning in Faculties and Professional Services;
• provide timely and accurate returns for external agencies including Medr and HESA, which underpin the University’s funding and performance information;
• analyse and publish management information to inform the University’s decision making;
• oversee the operational delivery of key external and internal student satisfaction surveys;
• create regular briefings for senior management and the Board of Governors on University performance.

Based at Pontypridd, with some home working, this role will provide you with a role where you can utilise your range of organisational, interpersonal and research skills to support the senior management team of the University.

This is a full-time permanent post.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Thomas Bodley Scott ([e-mail]).

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

Job details

Salary Salary range £34,610.00 - £39,906.00 per annum

Basis Full time

Job category/type Professional Services

Job reference R6321

Attachments

• Cais Adleoli Cymraeg (5).docx
• Job Description - Senior Planning and Performance Officer.pdf
• Disgrifiad Swydd - Uwch-swyddog Cynllunio a Pherfformiad.pdf
• Redeployment application form (2).docx