Market Research and Insight Data Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented data professional to make an impact on an ambitious engagement strategy at one of the world’s top 200 universities. Working with the Head of Market Research and Engagement Services you will deliver an annual programme of market research, insight reporting and analysis to inform UK and international student recruitment marketing, and brand and reputation building strategies and approaches.

BACKGROUND

At the University of Reading we are committed, as a community, to working together to address the world’s biggest challenges. We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, ranked among the top 200 universities in the world (2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings). Operating in a highly competitive, global market – it has never been so challenging to attract research income, students, academic and professional staff.  

ABOUT YOU

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding candidate to make an impact. Skilled in market research and analysing large data sets, you will have experience of gathering requirements from stakeholders and gathering data to drive evidence based decision making. You’ll have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interpret data requests from a range of internal stakeholders. The team’s work involves collaborating very closely with a wide range of colleagues up to and including director level with a varying amount of technical knowledge, so you must have effective and confident verbal and written communication skills. 

You’ll be highly motivated, strategic and proactive. You’ll contribute to the team in delivering a high level of service. 

Informal contact details

Contact role: Head of Market Research and Engagement Services
Contact name: Jenny O’Donoghue
Contact phone: 0118 378 5610
Contact email: j.odonoghue@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: Head of Marketing and Campaigns
Contact name: Kirsty Grant
Contact phone:0118 378 3822
Contact email: k.g.grant@reading.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 October

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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