Skills Planning Analyst

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

Job summary

City College Plymouth is seeking a data analyst to support skills planning and curriculum development through data-driven insights.

You will collect, model and analyse labour market intelligence, student demand and performance data, producing clear reports for strategic decisions. This role helps ensure provision aligns with local, regional and national priorities and supports learners and employers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Power BI or equivalent BI tools.
• Experience with 4Cast or similar forecasting tools.
• Experience in producing reports and presenting findings.
• Strong data accuracy and confidentiality understanding.
• Ability to interpret information and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Collect, model, analyze and report labour market, student demand, employer requirements and performance data.
• Support skills planning and curriculum development through data insights.
• Inform strategic decisions and ensure provision aligns with priorities.
• Develop curriculum plans to meet needs of learners and employers.

Skills

Power BI

4Cast

Report production

Data confidentiality

Data interpretation

Tools

4Cast

Job description

Full Time | Permanent | £36,070 Per Annum

Who we are

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.

The Role

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.

What we're looking for

• 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.

What will you bring to the role?

• 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