Data and Insights Support Analyst (Maternity Cover)

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time / job-share options

Internal secondment possible

Job summary

University of Exeter is recruiting a Data and Insights Support Analyst on a maternity‑cover basis. The role is hybrid (on campus and home) in Exeter, with a 12‑month fixed term starting soon. The salary starts at £30,986 on Grade D, depending on knowledge and experience.

Internal applicants and part‑time/job‑share arrangements are welcome. The successful candidate will work with data, performance information and reports, bring strong numeracy and IT skills (especially Excel), and support

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent IT skills and comfortable with data, performance information and statistical reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Interest in using data and insights to support informed decision‑making.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Data and reports

Communication

Proactive

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Exeter (Hybrid)

Fixed-term contract

The starting salary will be from £30,986 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Data and Insights Support Analyst (maternity cover)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This 12-month post is available from 09 November 2026 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity until 05 November 2027.

The starting salary will be from £30,986 on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This position could be an opportunity for an internal secondment, with approval from your current line manager.

About You

Key skills for this role include excellent numeracy and attention to detail, alongside strong organisational abilities to manage multiple priorities and coordinate work effectively across a busy team. The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and be comfortable working with data, performance information, and statistical reports. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, while a logical and analytical approach will help in identifying solutions when working with complex, incomplete, or ambiguous information. The role also requires someone who is proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement, with an interest in using data and insights to support informed decision‑making across the University.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Oliver Laity, [e-mail]

About The Division

More about the Digital Team!

At the University of Exeter, we're embarking on an exciting journey of digital transformation that will reshape the way we educate, research and collaborate. Our commitment to embracing cutting‑edge digital technologies and fostering digital skills development is at the heart of our mission. We are dedicated to working with partners who share our values to enhance our education, research and partnerships while meeting the evolving needs of our students and colleagues across our campuses.

We work in an agile way and have organised the team into chapters (groups of people with the same skill sets) and squads (made up of people from the chapters who can work autonomously and to their own goals). We want to test and champion new working models in our squads that push the boundaries of inclusivity, location, and flexibility. Our users will be at the heart of everything we do and we'll develop new ways to deliver value, make things easier and generate new income along the way.

Our new team of visionaries is tasked with supporting the University of Exeter 2030 Strategy, focusing on:

• Simplifying and enhancing the end-to-end digital experience, augmented with physical elements.
• Identifying and testing new opportunities through rich data and insights.
• Developing innovative digital products, services, and platforms.
• Cultivating digital capability, encompassing skills, structure, working methods, technology, data, leadership, and culture.
• Check out our Digital Strategy for more info!

About Us

Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How We Can Help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.