Graduate Planning Analyst

Job Summary - The Policy and Planning team at the University is looking for a graduate analyst to support them in providing accurate, relevant, and timely data and information to internal and external customers to support decision making and to ensure compliance with statutory regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in work that directly supports the senior management of the University and is a great starting point for a career in HE. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership scheme and offers a full-time (36.5 hours per week) 23-month contract. You will have the option to work remotely and attend offices based in Northcott House of Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.  

About You - You should be a graduate who is numerate and confident in analysis, interpretation and presentation of information, has excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong analytical and intellectual ability. You should have a creative and innovative approach to problem solving, and a logical and organised approach to work whilst retaining flexibility to address changing priorities positively and proactively, manage a complex workload effectively. You should show initiative, have an innovative and flexible approach with a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude, a willingness to take on new tasks and projects and work within an agile environment, have a personal and professional credibility and demeanour, and have proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as to work as an individual. You should also be highly competent in using IT, particularly Microsoft Excel, and have prior experience of delivering high quality work to strict deadlines. Advanced analytical skills, e.g. Python, SQL, statistical techniques, would be desirable.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.

Application Closing Date: 16 October 2023

Interviews: To be confirmed

For the full details and application process visit Handshake.

Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk. 

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The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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