Planning and Performance Manager

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THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

If you are seeking a career that combines innovative education with a passion for crafting positive change, look no further than the University of East London. Founded in 1898 to meet the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, we're now in Year 5 of our ground-breaking 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan , orchestrated by our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda Broderick.

Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We are committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a sustainable, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us shape the future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for generating positive change. We're an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

If you're ready to join a team that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Strategy & Performance

The Strategy & Performance team works in partnership with stakeholders across the institution, combining our specialist expertise, sector knowledge and institutional awareness to support the delivery of our vision to 2028 and beyond. This directorate at UEL comprises of five main areas; Planning & Performance, Strategic Delivery, Risk Management, Institutional Modelling, and External Reporting. These five service areas will facilitate effective decision making, improve our staff and student experience, and deliver lasting positive change.

About the Job

As Planning and Performance Manager you will have the voice and the remit to inspire, influence and make a real mark on the University in the years ahead. You could soon be playing a significant role at the heart of a supportive and dynamic team that's committed to helping University of East London achieve the ambitious goals set out in our strategic plan Vision 2028

You will be a Business Partner to our Schools and professional service teams across UEL. You will be a key individual in our Business Planning Rounds, as well as the development and maintenance of our performance monitoring for senior colleagues. As part of the Planning and Performance team, you will support our portfolio management activities in student number planning and provide support on regulatory frameworks to inform decision making that scans the operating environment to seize opportunities and more.

About You

To succeed, you will be confident in influencing and guiding senior colleagues on data-driven performance discussions. You will have knowledge on a broad range of university topics that include business planning, teaching quality and research quality. What's more, in keeping with our progressive culture, you will need to be a strategic thinker that thrives on new ideas to drive our teams forward. In summary, you enjoy having a broad remit and the opportunities to affect change across a university.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It's about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

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Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we're committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We're proud of the progress we've made and honest that there's more to do. We're determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you'd like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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