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This role involves hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. This replacement full–time post is available from immediately on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

We are looking for a highly effective data analyst to join our award winning team to help make the University’s work to recruit and support under represented students as effective as possible. The Access, Participation and Outreach Team leads the University’s work on access and participation and engages with schools and students through outreach activities, educational and fair access programmes, online activities and campus events. This postholder will work within an enthusiastic and high-achieving team supporting colleagues across the University and leading our evidence-based approach through the production of reports/briefings, analysis, modelling and presentations. You will have lots of opportunities to develop your skillsets within the role, present your findings to senior colleagues and be part of university policy decisions. With proven experience of data analysis to produce reports and recommendations on policy and/or service provision, the successful applicant will be highly organised and able to communicate complex information confidently and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Access, Participation and Outreach

Our award winning Access, Participation and Outreach Team works with learners, schools and partners to widen access to higher education, support student recruitment, and enable students to achieve their potential within an inclusive educational environment. Leading on the University’s Access and Participation Plan, the team works with thousands of students each year to support their attainment and make informed decisions about their future. An important focus is building and maintaining effective relationships with schools and colleges in the South West and across the UK to support student recruitment. We attend hundreds of events all over the country each year, delivering information, advice and guidance. Our flagship fair access programme, Exeter Scholars, provides places for around 1,000 student from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds each year. The team organises and runs the University’s fair access and international summer school provision, welcoming around 600 students on campus each year on immersive educational programmes. We also work with colleagues across the University to support student outcomes, leading the Success for All programme, which aims aims to build a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Dr Kirsty Janes, Evidence and Insights Manager, [email protected].