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Head Of Performance, Planning & Analytics

Where

Nantwich

What

Other

Type

Permanent

Salary

62000 Annual

Head of Performance, Planning and Analytics

Location: Nantwich, CheshireSalary: £51K- £62K

An experienced and strategic Head of Funding, Planning and Performance is required for our education client to play a key leadership role in shaping the organisation's future. This is a high-impact position responsible for maximising funding opportunities, driving organisational planning, and delivering robust performance management frameworks.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the MIS function.
  • Lead the funding strategy, ensuring accurate returns, compliance with funding body requirements, and optimisation of income.
  • Oversee strategic planning and performance management, translating organisational goals into measurable outcomes.
  • Manage and develop frameworks for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Provide expert insight and assurance to senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, audit, and assurance frameworks.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team.

Experience required:

  • You will be a confident and analytical leader with a strong track record in funding, planning, and performance management, ideally within education or a similarly regulated environment.
  • Proven experience in funding, planning, performance, or financial strategy
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • A detail-focused, proactive, and solutions-driven approach

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