Job Description

This is an exciting time to be joining the University as we continue our mission of transforming education and, by doing so, transform the lives of the individuals and communities connected to us.



If you work with us, you will belong to a community of dedicated people working together to achieve our mission. Whatever your area of expertise, UWTSD offers a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive. We have many different roles at the University, from academic experts, to professional and technical services staff; each one plays a part and can make a difference. We are proud of our people and they are at the heart of everything we do.



We are also proud of our history and our connection to it. The University's Royal Charter is the oldest of any University in Wales and England after the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Today, we are a modern, confident and ambitious institution with campuses across 3 counties in South West Wales, as well as a campus in London and Learning Centres in Cardiff and Birmingham.



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Planning Partner: Financial Planning Lead

Vacancy Ref
51662
Location
Swansea or Carmarthen
Salary
48,822 - 58,225 per annum
Closing Date
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
o 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
- THE ROLE -
This role will significantly contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic financial planning providing key financial technical insights and be a trusted adviser to the Chief operating Officer and senior leaders. This role is a key financial planning leader within the University, responsible for driving financial performance and delivering strategic insight.
As the Planning Partner: Financial Planning Lead you will be responsible for building financial planning, analysis, and financial modelling capabilities.
You will manage core financial planning processes, develop analytics, and provide expert guidance to inform decision-making across the institution.
You will play a key role in developing new and existing tools, processes, and relationships that empower leaders across academic and professional service areas to make better-informed, data-driven decisions aligned with the University's strategic priorities.
Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days', plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post may be eligible for sponsorship
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement
Closing date: 3rd December
Function
Administration
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37