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Job description
Salary: £33,966 to £36,024 with progression to £44,263 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 25 August 2023
The Role
The Faculty of Medical Sciences are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and determined Data and Information Manager.
You will be responsible for managing the production and analysis of a range of student, staff and other management information to support and advise the faculty senior leadership team in planning and fulfilling its business needs, strategic objectives and statutory reporting obligations.
You will undertake as required specific market research tasks and analyse a broad range of Higher Education data to develop reports, provide briefings and support schools and Institutes throughout the planning cycle. You will be naturally collaborative, and work with colleagues across the faculty and institution to share insight into performance indicators.
We are looking for someone who can utilise their proactive problem-solving and communication skills to provide accurate and insightful analysis of a range of complex data. We are keen to hear from people who can combine their analytical skills and attention to detail to evidence their understanding of good data governance.
Interviews will be held on 7th September 2023.
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Faculty of Medical Sciences [email protected] – Head of Operations or [email protected] – Head of Faculty Research or Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences [email protected] – HaSS Faculty Insights and Information Manager.
To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.
Key Accountabilities
The role holder will undertake a variety of the duties listed below, working individually or as a team, under the leadership of a Faculty Insights and Information Manager:
Working alongside the Insights and Information Manager to support data analysis and market research requests from Schools and the Faculty Marketing Team to underpin strategic decision making, marketing and student recruitment initiatives and new programme development
Produce and analyse a wide range of research management information to support strategic performance monitoring and key decision making processes across the Faculty, including the provision of Power BI dashboards, specialist support and information to assist with the development of strategic and operational plans
Support the preparation of submissions to research assessment exercises to ensure an optimal result. In particular, this will involve collection, review, manipulation and analysis of data pertaining to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercises and analysis of results, including ‘Research Quality Research Groups’
Responsible for the dissemination, review and collection of Faculty data required for university statutory reporting such as HEBCIS, HESES, HESA staff and student returns and Freedom of Information requests
Develop ways of working in cognisance of good governance, promoting increased transparency and access to information in line with university policy and ensure legislative requirements and good practice initiatives are incorporated within the work of the team through active horizon scanning
Support the Faculty planning process through production of a broad range of summary and statistical reports using data sourced from internal systems such as SAP and Business Warehouse, external systems such as HEIDI and broader data mining techniques
Support the Deputy Director of Faculty Operations directly on faculty planning activities around student numbers, fees, Faculty KPIs (and any other data required for annual cycle of planning and reporting)
Develop and produce individual reports and analyses, using both quantitative and qualitative data, on an ad hoc basis as required by the members of the faculty senior leadership team; to support business cases, funding applications and internal reviews using a range of internal and external data sources and data mining
To contribute to the development and support of Management Information Systems (e.g. SAP Business Warehouse), working closely with the Planning Office, NUIT and other relevant central services to improve reporting requirements and data integrity
To manage the development of and delivery of projects to further Faculty strategic goals. This will include:
Identifying ideal methodology and providing oversight on the data collection process and analytic work plan to ensure all available information is generated to support business needs
Produce meaningful and engaging reports and analysis that will allow engagement with staff and students via project and policy developments (e.g. running consultation events)
Completing and conveying analysis and recommendations via presentations and written reports to staff and students
Leveraging research data and information to proactively identify opportunities and gaining internal support for project recommendations
Undertake training to support the development of data management skills amongst colleagues in the faculty
Deputise for the Faculty Insights and Information Manager where appropriate
Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
An excellent understanding of the Higher Education sector and the political and policy, regulatory and reporting context research intensive universities operate in
Advanced skills and experience working with large complex data sets and using data analysis tools, dashboards and business intelligence systems to analyse, interpret and communicate insights and information to a range of audiences
A strategic thinker with a strong understanding how strategy development, planning, implementation and strategy oversight operates in a complex organisation
Excellent numeracy, together with a high level of competency and confidence in handling and manipulating data from a diverse range of sources
Attributes and Behaviour
Confidence and belief in evidence-based data analysis, highlighting trends and patterns in data and challenging assumptions, beliefs and decisions with clear arguments and perspectives, including in situations where the data and insights are challenged
Excellent communicator with highly developed interpersonal and verbal, written and presentation communication style and approach
Achieves results working with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment, flexible, adaptable and able to complete multiple complex objectives, tasks and projects to tight deadlines
Takes the initiative to develop and implement new ideas and approaches
An energetic and “can do” approach which will inspire and enthuse others, ready to take the lead in driving forward initiatives
Possesses the personal stature to engage with and earn the respect and good will of peers and more senior colleagues
Qualifications
Qualified to degree level or equivalent
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 25849
