International Market Intelligence Officer

With over 19,500 students and 1,700 staff, Edinburgh Napier University is a leading, modern university with a reputation and impact that stretches far beyond our shores. We are an inclusive University with strong links to industry and are clear that it is our 'applied' focus that sets us apart. 

Our Strategy: Driving Distinctiveness is expressed in terms of three strategic objectives: Build Careers – Create Opportunities, Grow Networks – Connect Communities, Advance Knowledge – Deliver Impact, and our purpose is to deliver high quality education and research to add value to the social, cultural, and economic capital of our communities and shape their development. It is an exciting place to work with a clear growth agenda. 

We’re looking for an International Market Intelligence Offer to join us on our journey in making a difference by playing a crucial role in supporting the University’s ambition to grow our international student numbers on campus. You will join our innovative International Operations and Student Recruitment Directorate, which supports the delivery of the wider University and Internationalisation Strategies. 

Why Edinburgh Napier University? 

Edinburgh Napier University is a place buzzing with people who continually work to recognise everyone’s potential. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to be the #1 Modern University in Scotland because we truly believe that we can make a difference, by nurturing and encouraging you to reach beyond what you know and helping you to get to where you want to be. 

We're 'home of difference makers' and we need your support in fulfilling that promise. 

How will you make a difference? 

You will play a crucial role in driving forward the University’s internationalisation strategy by designing and implementing research projects that provide relevant and targeted market intelligence. 

You will have the opportunity to work on both qualitative and quantitative research projects, including regular competitor analysis which will provide our recruitment teams, Schools and other key stakeholders with the vital information needed to develop their recruitment strategy and new transnational education programmes overseas.

As someone with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail, you will create reports and visual dashboards that report on trends from student enrolment data and data gathered from research in external markets which can be shared widely across the University. 

Please click here for the full job description. 

Who we’re looking for 

Qualified with a degree or relevant experience, you will have: 

• Experience of planning, undertaking, analysing, and presenting market/social research projects to inform decision making
• Experience of disseminating research results to a wide range of audiences
• Experience of project management
• Strong organisational skills combined with the ability to work to deadlines and make decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to build relationships and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues 

What's in it for you?

We offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer an attractive benefits package. 

This includes:

• hybrid working and flexible working opportunities
• minimum of 36 days annual leave
• a generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 20.8%)
• nationally agreed pay increases each year
• learning and development opportunities 

For more information on our wide range of benefits, click here. 

Additional information

Interviews: w/c 10 April 

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