Strategic Planning & Performance Data Analyst

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a Planning and Performance Analyst to join the Strategic Planning & Insight Directorate. The role focuses on turning complex data into clear insights for planning and decision-making.

The analyst will develop reports, forecasts and advice for senior leaders, supporting DMU’s strategic cycle and performance monitoring. Strong Excel skills and experience in higher education are essential.

Qualifications

• A first degree or equivalent experience, together with experience in a similar or related role.
• Experience working in planning, performance or management information within higher education or another complex organisation, and a strong track record of using data to support planning, forecasting or performance monitoring.
• Confident in analysing quantitative and qualitative information, producing accurate reports and using Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Desirable familiarity with data visualization techniques and tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of DMU’s strategy, monitoring progress against benchmarks, key performance indicators and Faculty and Directorate plans
• Contribute to the annual planning cycle, student number planning, intake target setting and the monitoring and forecasting of student recruitment performance
• Research and monitor developments across the higher education sector, assessing their potential implications for DMU’s medium- and long-term plans
• Support the analysis and interpretation of league tables, regulatory requirements and external submissions
• Work with teams across the university to identify reporting and analysis requirements, improve the accessibility of management information, and support the testing and validation of new reports and dashboards
• Help prepare reports and papers for key committees, while supporting cross-university projects and the continued development of DMU’s risk management framework

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Quantitative & qualitative analysis

Education

First degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a Planning and Performance Analyst to join the Strategic Planning & Insight Directorate. The role focuses on turning complex data into clear insights for planning and decision-making.

The analyst will develop reports, forecasts and advice for senior leaders, supporting DMU’s strategic cycle and performance monitoring. Strong Excel skills and experience in higher education are essential.