Policy and Planning Officer - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Description

Post Details
Full time
Open ended

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 18 April 2024.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 2429.

The Post

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented planning professional to join our vibrant and expanding team at the heart of the University.

The role will have a key focus on collaboration and will provide the opportunity to lead on and contribute to a range of projects in support of the University's new Strategic Plan, due to launch in spring 2024.

As the Policy and Planning Officer, you will work with colleagues across the institution to build a culture of strategic planning across faculties and professional services, developing use of management information to support decision making.

You will be an enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience of data analysis and will have the ability to digest and organise complex information quickly and accurately to produce reports and analysis for senior managers across the University.

You will bring the initiative to work proactively and independently, will be highly organised and will have a flexible approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The post-holder will report to the Deputy Head of Policy and Planning and will work closely with colleagues across the University.

Description of Duties

To play a key role across student number forecasting and modelling activities and to contribute towards the development of the University's tuition fee budgeting exercise
To lead on the setting of regulated student intake targets and support the associated population modelling and forecasting
To develop a sound understanding of Scottish Funding Council (SFC) funding policy and allocations
To lead development of the Outcome Agreement between the University and the SFC
To investigate and analyse the external environment and report on the potential impact and opportunities for the University
To support the implementation and evaluation of the University's new Strategic Plan
To support the delivery of the planning and budgeting cycle working closely with faculties and professional services
To undertake policy research and data analysis, providing reports and support to senior managers where required
To work collaboratively to monitor and enhance the University's performance in national and international rankings and surveys, and to analyse benchmarking information
To manage and support the work of University committees, working groups and strategic projects as appropriate, including the preparation of committee papers, discussion documents and statistical reports
To coordinate and where appropriate contribute to the development of the University's responses to requests for information from external agencies, such as the Scottish Funding Council, Universities Scotland and Universities UK
To manage and support business process/quality improvement processes supported by Policy & Planning as required
To contribute to the overall work of Policy and Planning as required by the Head and Deputy Head of Policy and Planning

Essential Criteria

Degree level or equivalent experience
Experience of working in a policy and planning environment, with a knowledge of the higher education sector
The ability to network and interact well with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the University
Excellent written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including a high level of IT proficiency
Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to present results and strategic advice in the most effective formats to inform policy decisionmaking and strategic planning
Experience of working independently and proactively, with limited supervision, to resolve complex issues and complete tasks and projects
A demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and balance a demanding and varied workload
A sound understanding of the appropriate use of performance indicators and targets to drive improvement
Experience of producing, manipulating and analysing complex datasets from a variety of sources to provide consolidated and meaningful management information

Desirable Criteria

A background in Higher Education strategic planning
Experience of coordinating complex projects

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

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Managing self and personal skills

Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

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Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up