Market and Portfolio Insight Lead

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

The Business Intelligence and Insight team sits at the heart of decision making at the university. As part of the Strategy, Planning & Performance department, we provide data, insight and advice that inform the direction and priorities of the institution. We’re looking for a Market and Portfolio Insight Lead to deliver clear, evidence-based insights that inform investment, recruitment and academic portfolio decisions. This role focuses on what the data means and the choices it enables. You will turn complex and sometimes incomplete information into concise narratives, options and recommendations that senior leaders can act confidently on.

You’ll lead on market and portfolio insight, supporting planning and investment decisions across the University. This will involve interpreting internal performance data alongside external market intelligence and producing concise executive briefings, option papers and portfolio reviews with clear implications and recommendations. You’ll partner with senior academic colleagues and professional service directors.

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical judgement who is comfortable advising senior stakeholders and focusing on what the data means, not just what it shows. You’ll enjoy working with ambiguity, framing choices and influencing decisions.

To succeed in this role, we’re looking for expertise in interpretation, judgement and influence above dashboard building.

This is a role for someone who wants their insight to drive real decision making and change, rather than simply sitting in a report.

Experience of UK higher education is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on: 08 March 2026

Interviews are likely to be held on either: 18 or 19 March 2026

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

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