Head of Planning, Performance and Insight
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full Time
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About UHI
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is the leading integrated university in the UK, blending further and higher education. UHI is a unique partnership that includes a network of colleges, specialist centers, and internationally recognized research institutes, delivering flexible learning from access level through to PhD, rooted in local communities.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced strategic planning leader to establish and lead a new Planning, Performance and Insight function. This pivotal role will collaborate closely with the Director of Planning, People and Culture and the Chief Operating Officer to coordinate strategic planning, enhance organizational performance, and provide institutional insights. Your work will help shape the University's future through development of planning and performance frameworks and offering strategic analysis to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic planning and performance frameworks.
- Provide insightful analysis to senior leaders to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across UHI and its academic partners to ensure planning processes add value and remain proportionate.
- Coordinate organizational performance improvement efforts aligned with the university’s transformation goals.
Additional Information
- Salary and Benefits: Competitive remuneration package along with a robust benefits program.
- Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
- Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at UHI House, Inverness.
- Annual Leave: 42 days pro rata.
- Pension scheme with options for extra contributions.
- Family-friendly policies, flexible working, occupational sick pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme including spousal support.
- Additional perks include high-street and online discounts, 10% off Highlife Highland memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, assistance with DSE glasses, free parking and EV charging where available, access to LinkedIn Learning, long-service awards, and active social events.
- Interviews scheduled for the week starting 14 September in Inverness.