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 (dr573@bath.ac.uk) or Jane Hallett, Deputy Director of Research and Impact Services (jhh61@bath.ac.uk).
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.
What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Find out more about being at your best at Bath.
Right to Work in the UK:
We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting:
We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
