Director Of Planning


Company:	Bangor University
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bangor, LL57 2TH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Bangor University is a globally engaged, research intensive institution rooted in North Wales and committed to excellence in education, research, and civic mission. Our Strategy 2030 sets out an ambitious, growth orientated vision that prioritises academic excellence, student experience, digital transformation, and research capacity—including landmark developments such as the North Wales Medical School.

We are seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Director of Planning, a senior strategic leader who will shape and direct the University’s integrated planning, performance and analytics. This pivotal role will ensure that Bangor University has the insights, capabilities, and strategic alignment required to thrive in a rapidly changing higher education environment in Wales, the UK, and internationally.

The Director of Planning will lead a multi disciplinary Planning Directorate and will serve as the University’s most senior authority on business planning, forecasting, performance management, data strategy, statutory reporting, and sector intelligence. The post holder will work closely with the Vice Chancellor, University Executive, Council, and senior leaders across academic and professional services.

Applications are invited from candidates with substantial senior leadership experience in planning, analytics, strategy, or institutional performance within higher education or a similarly complex environment.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 09/10/2026

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