Planning and Management Information AnalystSalary range: From £44,247, rising to £50,379 per annumContract type: Fixed-termMode: Full-timeGrade: 7Business Unit: Planning & Strategic ProjectsClosing date for applicants: 18-Jan-2026RefNo: 2306Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a talented Planning and Management Information Analyst to join the Planning and Strategic Projects Directorate.This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality insight to support course planning, performance monitoring, analysis of sector trends, and the identification of new opportunities for the University. It is offered on a 15 month maternity cover contract, at full-time (35 hours a week) and a salary of £44,247, rising to £50,379 per annum.As Planning and Management Information Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and delivering clear, accurate, and visually engaging management information, as well as supporting planning activity across the institution and producing statutory student returns.The role also involves detailed analysis of complex datasets and working closely with colleagues to ensure data is effectively used to inform decision-making.To be successful as Planning and Management Information Analyst, you will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and you will have sufficient experience in a data-focused role, ideally in Higher Education, involving complex databases.You will be confident in using data to produce robust analysis and reports, with the ability to write and interpret SQL queries to extract and manipulate data, including experience of working with enterprise records or management information systems, such as SITS.Experience with data visualisation tools is also essential (and experience with Tableau an advantage), alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the University.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking institution and make a meaningful impact within a strategically important team. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with us today.Salary and benefitsFrom £44,247, rising to £50,379 per annum, Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale, which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.Contract:Fixed-term, 15 month contract (maternity cover). Full-time, hybrid role, working 35 hours per week. The team office day is a Wednesday. Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026, interview date: 29 January 2026.Enquiries:For more information about the role, please contact the Planning Team.If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact us, providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.