Skills Planning Analyst

City College Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Free tea, coffee and lunch in staff/wk

Job summary

City College Plymouth is seeking a data and insights professional to support skills planning and curriculum development through labour market intelligence, student demand, employer requirements and performance data. The role informs curriculum plans to meet learners and employers' needs and aligns with regional priorities.

You will analyse data using Power BI (and 4Cast), produce clear reports and present findings to keep college decisions evidence-based.

Qualifications

• Experience of using Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience of using 4Cast or similar.
• Experience of producing reports and presenting information.
• Strong understanding of data accuracy and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to interpret information and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Analysing: Analysing new information and using it to inform strategic decisions and approaches.
• Critical Thinking: Identifying trends and patterns, thinking ahead and making logical decisions
• Interpreting: Interpreting quantitative data in various formats.
• Delivering: Embracing challenges by trying out alternative approaches and strategies to deliver success

Skills

Reporting

Data analysis

Data confidentiality

Trend identification

Strategic decision support

Tools

Power BI

4Cast

Job description

To support the College's skills planning and curriculum development functions through the collection, modelling, analysis and reporting of labour market intelligence, student demand, employer requirements and performance data. The postholder will assist in informing skills and curriculum planning, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring that the College's provision aligns with our strategic intent, as well as local, regional and national skills priorities. The role will contribute to the development of curriculum plans that meet the needs of learners, employers and the wider economy.

• Experience of using Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Experience of using 4Cast or similar
• Experience of producing reports and presenting information.
• Strong understanding of data accuracy and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to interpret information and identify trends.
• Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of. Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning. These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best.

As one of the country's largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.

Full Time | Permanent | £36,070 Per Annum,

• Analysing: Analysing new information and using it to inform strategic decisions and approaches.
• Critical Thinking: Identifying trends and patterns, thinking ahead and making logical decisions
• Interpreting: Interpreting quantitative data in various formats.
• Delivering: Embracing challenges by trying out alternative approaches and strategies to deliver success

What the college offers its staff Benefits City College Plymouth will offer you;

• Holiday: 29 days plus bank holidays and College Closure over Christmas.
• Career development opportunities.
• Generous contributions towards your pension.
• Free tea, coffee and lunch in our dedicated staff lounge.

How we recruit We aim to recruit based on potential, not experience. We are interested in seeing your behaviours in action and how they will help you become successful at City College Plymouth, giving everyone the opportunity to show their potential, regardless of background or experience.