Planning and Insight Analyst - (8107)

We have an exciting new opportunity within the Strategic Planning Office to provide insights and performance monitoring to inform the delivery of the University's Strategic vision as defined in our Education Strategy. We are looking for an excellent communicator, who can disseminate complex information appropriate to their audience, who can negotiate and influence people at all levels.

About the Role:

This will be an interesting and varied role where you will ultimately support the University to improve the student experience and deliver the highest standards of education and support for all students.

You will contribute to institutional objectives through the delivery of effective data analysis around key issues linked to the student experience and contributing to the development of our evaluation framework enabling us to capture the impact of our work on students.

You will be responsible for writing and analysing management information, data and reports to identify trends and inform decision making. You will also work with colleagues to understand the implications of insight drawn from the data and how the data can be applied to improve our student offer.

About You:

• Experience of using data management systems and Microsoft Office to a high standard including constructing complex multi-layered spreadsheets.
• Experience building and maintaining visually appealing reports using tools such as Power BI.
• The ability to balance competing demands and manage expectations in a professional manner.
• Experience in developing and operating successful information analysis operations.
• Skilled in statistical analysis, including analysing complex data sets to provide conclusions and solutions.
• Experience building relationships and working with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating attention to detail with a track record of numerical accuracy.
• You will need to be comfortable dealing with a fast paced, varied workload whilst maintaining the highest standards and customer service.  

Working for MMU:

MMU offer a fantastic range of benefits to employees, including a central location, which is excellent for commuters, a generous annual leave allowance (25 days, plus Christmas Closure, plus Bank Holidays), and a very competitive pension scheme.  You will also get access to retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme, plus many more rewards and benefits.

How to apply:

Applications are strictly via our application portal.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Conor McNeilly (Head of Corporate Data & Insight) on C.McNeilly@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.