Job Description

Job number

PRO01311

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

Strategic Planning and Insight

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

11 Nov 2025

About the role

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Are you passionate about making a difference within higher education? Are you a skilled communicator and influencer, conveying key insights to inform decision making? Do you have experience of successfully leading, motivating, and developing a team? Join Imperial as the Deputy Director of Planning and Insight.



Imperial is home to the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK University and is consistently placed in the top ten of the world rankings. The Planning and Insight division is a broad ranging specialist team with significant skills in data analysis which ensures insight and connections to enhance insight-driven decision making. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering Imperial's mission by providing management, insight and data analysis across a breadth of topics that are central to Higher Education and Imperial's strategic activities.

What you would be doing

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This role is heading up the Socially Responsible Engagement team and Research, Strategy and Funding team (six staff members) within the Planning and Insight Division. You will be responsible for the following:


Identify trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within remits of the sub-teams and Planning and Insight that may have an impact on the University and lead and advise on appropriate and timely action to be administered, including analysis and modelling when appropriate. Work with the Director of Planning and Insight on the provision of strategic management information and performance monitoring for Imperial; including leading the continuous development of management information dashboards. Provide rigorous analysis of data to make recommendations for the College's management committees and using judgement to guide the senior management of the College as required; Provide advice and support to the College senior management- Provost, President, Vice-Provosts on education, research, funding and strategy related matters; Actively manage the Planning and Insight Division as a whole and its longer term planning and strategy, in collaboration with the Director of Planning and Insight and its SMT; The Deputy Director will take the lead on oversight of day-to-day staffing matters across the team - e.g. recruitment, probation, performance management, in collaboration with relevant line managers. Shape the strategic direction, in conjunction with the Vice Provost (Research and Enterprise) and Director of Planning and Insight of the sub teams; planning and organising the activities of these teams over time, considering the implications now and in the longer term, to support Imperial's strategic objectives.

What we are looking for

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A degree or equivalent relevant experience; Significant experience of working within higher education in a research-intensive environment; Experience in managing and successfully delivering complex projects or processes across multiple functions, which are time-critical and of strategic importance. Well-developed and up-to-date knowledge and awareness of Higher Education funding and policy within the UK Senior level experience in developing and managing relationships, proactively and collaboratively with senior academic and professional staff Significant experience of developing and analysing complex information and using this to form judgements and provide advice; Experience of line management and leadership; A strong eye for detail, with the ability to juggle a busy/ varied workload to tight deadlines; An ability to see the big picture yet also provide sound, detailed advice across all areas encompassed by the role.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full time, open ended role based primarily at the White City Professional Services Hub at Mediaworks, with some travel required to South Kensington as needed.



Interviews will be held week commencing 1st December.



For more information or to discuss this role, contact Anna Shierson a.shierson@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.