Strategic Planning Senior Officer

HIJOBS; Moffat; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the Highlands is seeking a Strategic Planning Senior Officer to support executive leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in planning or public administration, preferably in further or higher education. Responsibilities include analyzing data and aligning strategic initiatives with the college’s mission. The role offers a competitive salary alongside generous benefits like 45 days of annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Family friendly leave provisions

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a business, public planning, or administration context.
• Experience in risk management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership and senior management teams in strategic planning.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and provide insight reports for long-term goals.

Skills

Planning

Data science

Business development

Market research

Finance

Statistics

Education

Degree level SCQF level 10 or above in a relevant subject area

Job description

This is a newly created role within the context of creating an integrated new organisation structure for the newly merged UHI North, West and Hebrides. The role will sit within the new Department of Performance and Planning, which will support the colleges ambition to become a high performing and excellent organisation.

A college + university like no other

With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position

This is a newly created role within the context of creating an integrated new organisation structure for the newly merged UHI North, West and Hebrides. The role will sit within the new Department of Performance and Planning, which will support the college’s ambition to become a high performing and excellent organisation. The Strategic Planning Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational plans for UHI North, West and Hebrides.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Planning Senior Officer will support executive leadership and senior management teams, academic and professional services departments, and other stakeholders, in development and maintenance of strategic and operational plans, and will work to ensure the college has a comprehensive planning framework in place which aligns the college's strategic direction with its mission, values, and available resources. The postholder is also responsible for conducting any required research in this context, analysing data, and providing insight reports to inform the college's long-term goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Experience in planning, data science, business development, market research, finance, statistics or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a business or public planning or administration context, or a related field. Preferably within the further or higher education sector. Experience in risk management is an asset. Applicants should be educated to degree level SCQF level 10 or above in a relevant subject area.

Salary

£35,039 - £37,849, plus Islands Allowance if applicable

Location

Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus

Working Hours

35 hours, Permanent

Closing Date

5pm, Wednesday 7th January 2025 All our Centres will be closed from 20th December 2025, reopening 5th January 2026, any queries received during this time will be answered on our return.

Benefits of working for us

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
• Cycle to Work Scheme

To Apply

For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email [e-mail]