Hybrid: Research Data & Insights Officer

Royal College of Art; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal College of Art is seeking a highly organised Research Information Officer to join the Research & Knowledge Exchange team. You will collect, analyse and report data on research and knowledge exchange to inform decision-making and support the RCA’s strategic priorities.

You will help manage the Pure system, contribute to external reporting (REF2029, HE-BCI, HESA) and collaborate across Schools and research centres to maximise impact. This role is 21 hours per week on a hybrid basis.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and strong numerical ability.
• Experience interpreting complex data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of higher education research reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and report research and knowledge exchange data across the College.
• Prepare reports and provide insights to inform institutional strategy and policy development.
• Support development and maintenance of the Pure Research Information System.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Digital literacy

Research information systems

Tools

Pure Research Information System

Research data reporting tools

Job description

The Royal College of Art is seeking a highly organised Research Information Officer to join the Research & Knowledge Exchange team. You will collect, analyse and report data on research and knowledge exchange to inform decision-making and support the RCA’s strategic priorities.

You will help manage the Pure system, contribute to external reporting (REF2029, HE-BCI, HESA) and collaborate across Schools and research centres to maximise impact. This role is 21 hours per week on a hybrid basis.