Market Insight Analyst

The role of the Market Insight Analyst offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the success of the institution. Based in the Planning & Analytics Office (PAO) at the heart of the University, our work helps the organisation achieve its strategic ambitions by ensuring colleagues have the in-depth understanding of the market they need to make the best possible decisions.

You will play a key role supporting portfolio development insights, competitor desk research and internal applicants and student experience surveys. The work will be varied and interesting, such as analysing a variety of data sources to uncover market trends or opportunities for developing our course portfolio, performing desk-based research to identify best practice at other institutions, or conducting applicant surveys.

As well as a curious and inquisitive disposition, experience and skill in working with large data sets will be crucial to success in this role, as will a strong focus on detail and accuracy. You will be a capable communicator, both verbally and in writing, and be able to identify and convey key messages and recommendations using a variety of insight sources . You’ll need to be a great team player as you’ll be working closely with colleagues within the team and across the organisation.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For an informal discussion about the role or for more information, please contact Maja Smith, Market Insight Officer, at maja.smith@plymouth.ac.uk to arrange a telephone conversation.

Interviews are expected to take place on 4 May and will be conducted online if necessary. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Details for the selection process will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 24 April 2023

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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