Strategic Planning & Insight Executive

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Pension

Discounts

Professional development

Course access

Job summary

The Bedford College Group invites applications for a Planning and Insight Executive based in Bedford. You will coordinate the Group’s BP/PR cycle, manage schedules, performance data, governance and the production of planning resources.

You will maintain policy and strategy review processes, produce high‑quality reports and presentations, and support senior leaders and policy owners. The role requires flexibility to travel between Group locations and a commitment to safeguarding and educational

Qualifications

• Relevant degree-level qualification and GCSE English/Maths (or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuing professional development; project management qualifications desirable.
• Experience in governance, policy administration, minute-taking, and handling confidential information.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office and ability to produce high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BP/PR cycle; manage schedules, submissions, performance data and action tracking.
• Maintain policy and strategy review processes and governance compliance.
• Produce reports, presentations and documentation for planning and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and policy owners to ensure accurate communication and governance.
• Support organisation-wide activities and safeguarding, equality and health & safety responsibilities.

Skills

Reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Degree-level qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Job description

The Bedford College Group invites applications for a Planning and Insight Executive based in Bedford. You will coordinate the Group’s BP/PR cycle, manage schedules, performance data, governance and the production of planning resources.

You will maintain policy and strategy review processes, produce high‑quality reports and presentations, and support senior leaders and policy owners. The role requires flexibility to travel between Group locations and a commitment to safeguarding and educational