ABOUT ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

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Job Category

Administrative
Vacancy Type

Permanent
Employment Type

Part time
Salary From

£30,805
Salary To

£30,805
Salary Other

£24,644 p.a. pro rata
Location

Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service

Strategic Planning and Performance
Ref No
3574
Closing Date
05/08/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst with the required skills and experience to join the Business Intelligence Service within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate. Reporting to one of our Data Insight Managers, you will utilise qualitative and quantitative data, applying appropriate analytical tools and techniques to derive meaningful and actionable insights that inform decision-making, enabling the University to achieve its strategic priorities. You will support the preparation and presentation of data analysis reports and recommendations for various audiences.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking a part-time role (4 days, 29.6 hours a week with flexibility to work for 2-3 days from home) with strong analytical and data modelling skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. This person should be confident working with large data sets. A background in Higher Education is not essential for this role.
The role requires excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, alongside proactivity, resilience, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
With a relevant degree or professional qualification, you will have experience in using a range of tools and advanced techniques combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Informal enquiries can be made to Naomi Tully, Data Insight Manager (Education) at naomi.tully@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.