Head of Planning and Insights (1.0 FTE)

Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation? The Glasgow School of Art invites a visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe’s most prestigious creative institutions.

About Us:

At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe’s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit.

Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference — inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow.

As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact.

The Role:

This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. As Head of Planning and Insights, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, delivering robust performance monitoring, and managing risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish.

You will own the annual planning cycle, crafting frameworks that empower confident decision-making and steering scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence.

Working collaboratively across the institution, you’ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA’s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously enhance the GSA’s annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks
• Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends
• Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions
• Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning
• Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities
• Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities

You:

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment
• Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits:

• A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution
• 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe’s leading creative institutions, click ‘Apply’ now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025

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