Senior Modelling and Forecasting Officer

The Role and the Department

The Strategy, Planning and Insight Office aims to be an indispensable partner in driving forward Durham University's positioning and performance, supporting decisions on our strategy, academic business model, critical initiatives, plans and investments. As the insight hub for the University, we bring together management information, business intelligence, market insight, sector intelligence, risk analysis, horizon scanning, forecasting and modelling expertise. We seek to be at the forefront of professional practice in strategic analysis and planning, providing exceptional service in strengthening the reputation, quality and financial sustainability of the University.

The purpose of the Senior Modelling and Forecasting role is to deliver analytical and planning work across multiple areas of the team's functions. In particular you will support the key models and processes such Student Number and Tuition Fee forecasting, as well as Research Income predictions. Through this you will provide strategic inputs into the Integrated Planning Process and you will be instrumental in delivering key analysis and insights.

You will also contribute to the team's work in Business Intelligence, data analysis and reporting. We currently use Power BI and Alteryx; you will use these tools and support our customers to engage with the outputs we produce.

The team interacts with a wide range of other staff in the University, including members of the University Executive Committee (UEC), Research & Innovation Services, Recruitment & Admissions and Marketing & Communications, to support the development and delivery of strategy. We are a customer-focussed and outward-looking team, with opportunities to be involved in many diverse areas of the University's work.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

What you need to submit

• A CV: and
• A supporting statement or covering letter which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

Contact details

For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Richard Wistow, Senior Planning and Forecasting Manager, at