Employer: Middlesex University London
Location: Hendon, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £43,811 – £50,136 per year (Grade 7)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (35.5 hours per week)
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa available
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Reference: PLN15
Overview
Turn insight into impact at Middlesex University. We are seeking a Planning Analyst to join our newly formed Planning and Analytics team within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate. This is an opportunity to shape the future of planning and performance in a diverse and ambitious university.
Responsibilities
- Partner with academic faculties and professional services to support evidence-based planning.
- Lead performance monitoring and KPI reporting to inform senior leadership decisions.
- Analyse internal and external data for institutional performance, benchmarking, and trends.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and predictive models using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Support strategic forecasting, scenario planning, and risk analysis.
- Drive innovation and embed a culture of data-driven planning.
You will bring:
- Experience in planning, analytics, or business intelligence in higher education or a complex environment.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills plus experience with data visualisation tools.
- A collaborative approach, with confidence to engage stakeholders.
- A passion for turning data into actionable insight.
Applicants from backgrounds in student number planning, academic analytics, performance monitoring, or engagement data are welcome.
Why Join Middlesex?
- Be part of a newly established team with freedom to shape working practices.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days.
- Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Hendon campus with excellent transport links and staff parking.
Middlesex is proud to hold the Athena Swan Bronze Award, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall Top 100 Employer Gold Award (2023), and Disability Confident Leader status.
Application Process
Apply online via the Middlesex University Recruitment Portal.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Dr Mark Humphreys, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance, at M.Humphreys@mdx.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 14 October 2025
