Head of Data and Insights

37 hours per week 

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a new Head of Data and Insights, to help drive the delivery of the University's 2030 Strategic Plan, focusing on market insights to support growth and diversification of the course portfolio. The Head of Data and Insights is a critical and highly influential role, working across the University’s operations to deliver key services and drive forward our strategic objectives.

About You:

● You will enjoy working with multiple clients, leading and supporting data-driven projects

● You will thrive on presenting complex data and insights to a range of audiences, and making recommendations which inform key University decisions

● You will have experience in developing Higher Education management information systems

● You will have expert knowledge of data returns, data management and regulation in a Higher Education context

● You will bring management experience to lead and develop the Data and Insights team.

About The Role:

The Head of Data and Insights will:

● Work closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to help grow student enrolments, through new and diversified course provision, and new modes of study

● Lead student data monitoring and insights for the University

● Lead analysis of the University’s performance in public-facing benchmarks and rankings

● Line manage the Data and Insights team

● Lead the delivery of key data returns for Higher and Further Education

● Lead development of the University’s data reporting and monitoring systems.

In return you’ll receive:

● 30 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and closure efficiency days

● Access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme

● Enrolment onto a generous Local Government/Teachers Pension scheme

● Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted bus tickets

Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11:59pm - however AUP reserves the right to end the advertisement window early in the event of high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university. For more details, please view the Role Profile attached: Role Profile - Head of Data and Insights - April 2024.pdf

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact- Dr Robin Kirby, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, via email: rkirby@aup.ac.uk

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required from successful candidates as a condition of appointment.

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities. In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.
 

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