UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Strategic Planning Senior Officer
| Reference no. | NWH PSO 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £35,039 - £37,849 per annum, pro-rata |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week |
| Location | Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus |
| Closing Date | 12 noon, Monday 24th March 2025 |
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.
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.