Research Insights Data AnalystUniversity

The University of Bath's strong reputation for research is evidenced through the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) where 92% of our research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Insights Data Analyst to enhance our capability to provide data, analysis and insights across our research and impact portfolio.

About the role

This new role offers a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated and flexible data and insights professional to:

Undertake key analyses of our research portfolio to inform senior decision making as we launch a new 10-year strategy.

Play a key role in supporting the development of our REF submissions through the provision of data and benchmarking.

Scope and implement reporting from our new awards management system, Worktribe, ensuring that we maximise the benefits of implementation.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience of data preparation, analysis and visualisation, working in a data analytics function or similar role.

Enthusiasm and creativity to explore unfamiliar data and questions and offer recommendations and solutions.

Flexibility and organisational skills to manage competing demands and multiple deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.

Willingness to acquire and share new knowledge and skills

Experience in the higher education sector, and working with Worktribe, Unit4 ERP (Agresso), Pure or Scopus would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Further information

We currently have two full-time vacancies available: an open-ended role, and a fixed-term role until 31 July 2027. Please indicate in your application which role(s) you are interested in being considered for.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dace Rozenberga, Research Systems Manager ([email protected]) or Jane Hallett, Deputy Director of Research and Impact Services ([email protected]).

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

£39,560 to £46,970. Grade 7