NEACO Data Analyst (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for the post of Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) Data Analyst.

The post holder will have responsibility for monitoring progress and measuring the impact of activities delivered by the neaco project.

This post is part of the Uni Connect Programme (https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/), funded by the government and overseen by The Office for Students (OfS). The programme was set up in 2017 and supports a strategic goal that students' access to higher education is not limited by their background, location or characteristics.

Uni Connect brings together 29 partnerships of universities, colleges and other local partners to offer activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college.

As part of this national project, the University of Cambridge is acting as the lead for a partnership of Higher Education Institutions and other stakeholders across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The post-holder will process learner data collected by partners and be responsible for its subsequent monitoring and analysis. The role will also be required to work closely and liaise with our Evaluation Coordinator to ensure data is being coded correctly. They will be familiar with disseminating complex information to difference audiences and comfortable with providing training and day to day to support with non-technical colleagues. The post-holder will provide detailed management information for the neaco Steering and Executive Groups, and for inclusion in reporting to the Office for Students. The post holder will also liaise with other Uni Connect Partnerships nationally to ensure best practice in data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of impact.

The position is subject to external funding and is available on a fixed term contract until 31st July 2026.

This role is available part time, at 0.8fte. We would consider applicants looking to work 0.6fte also.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare)
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

If you wish to make an informal enquiry about the post, please contact Chloe Cardy, neaco Project Coordinator (chloe.cardy@admin.cam.ac.uk).

If you wish to make an informal enquiry about the post, please contact Chloe Cardy, neaco Project Coordinator (chloe.cardy@admin.cam.ac.uk).

The interview date for the role is: Wednesday 15th October and/or Thursday 16th October 2025

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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