Planning Insight Business Partner Job Aberystwyth area,Wales UK,Education / Teaching

The Role

The Planning Insight Business Partner will work as part of a new team within the Strategic Planning department. This team will be focussed on using data and evidence to provide meaningful insight to aid decision making at all levels within the University.

The role holder will work closely with the University’s Faculties, Institutes and Departments and Across the Strategic Planning Department to effectively interpret both internal and external data to drive improvements and identify best practice.

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

Embed a culture across the university using data insights to drive continual improvement in relation to student experience.
Through building better understanding and effective use of data across the University, improve the ability to deal with future challenges and the evolving needs of the University.
Use a wide range of data sources to ensure that the University’s course offering is attractive to potential students and is competitive within the market.

Role holders will be expected to take on responsibility for business partnering responsibilities with one or more faculties or institutes within the university.

Undertake and provide meaningful analysis, interpretation and insight using a range of internal and external data sources.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of a number of academic subject areas to underpin the provision of relevant, meaningful and timely data insights.

Work with departments and faculties to embed the use of data and insight into operational and strategic decision making.

Work closely with Business Partners from other professional service functions across the University to fully support institutes and faculties to undertake change and achieve objectives and goals.

Develop an extensive understanding of data sources external to the University to allow an effective horizon scanning function to identify future opportunities and challenges.

Develop a suite of reports and/or visualisations designed to provide insight and monitor progress towards strategic goals.

Using performance indicator metrics work with colleagues on improvement projects impacting all levels of the student experience.

Work with departments and faculties to ensure subject course portfolios are responding to market demands, are attractive to potential students and are competitive within the market.

Work with departments and faculties to develop ideas and initiatives to take advantage of new opportunities.

Represent the Planning department, taking an active role at various meetings and events by informing and participating in discussions, securing commitment to progressing actions and keeping colleagues updated on meeting outcomes.

Comply with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR requirements in all working practices maintaining confidentiality, integrity, availability, accuracy, currency and security of information as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for all personal data within own working environment.

Additional Responsibilities

Undertake other duties as assigned by your line manager, commensurate with the role's grade.
Engage in university-level projects and initiatives as directed, and undertake any additional duties commensurate with the role, as assigned by the line manager.
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting colleagues during periods of high demand, including attendance at key university events such as open days and graduation ceremonies which may include weekend work.
Promote equality of opportunity, and to support and uphold the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
To support the university strategy and underlining plans, engage in continuous personal and professional development in line with the demands of the role, including undertaking relevant training and development activities to develop yourself and support the development of others.
Fulfil health and safety…


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