Senior Data and Insight Analyst

THE TALENT SET; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Kent is seeking a Market Insight and Data Intelligence professional to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing recruitment data, and producing comprehensive reports. Applicants should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in research methods, and advanced Excel capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's Vision 2030 framework, with applications due by August 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with stakeholder collaboration for research design.
• Skilled in analyzing data and producing actionable reports.
• Strong understanding of recruitment audiences and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and analyze data.
• Produce actionable reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead small projects and contribute to larger research activities.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Desk research

Analyzing data

Market understanding

Qualitative and quantitative methods

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data visualization tools

Sector data analysis

Project management

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic University based in Kent as they launch their new strategic framework- Vision 2030. It placescollaboration, courage, and creativityat its heart as they seek to enrich communities and shape sustainable futures.

The Market Insight and Data Intelligence function plays a vital role in providing high-quality, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions across the University. Based within the Marketing, Recruitment and Communications department, the team supports a wide range of stakeholders across academic portfolio planning, marketing, and institutional development. This role is central to delivering impactful market intelligence using both primary and secondary research methods, working with large data sets to generate clear, actionable outputs that drive improvements in performance, efficiency, and quality across the University.

Skillset and Responsibilities;

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to design research plans based on clear objectives and methodologies
• Skilled in conducting desk research, analysing data, and producing high-quality, actionable reports
• Strong understanding of student recruitment audiences, cycles, and market dynamics
• Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative research methods using primary and secondary data
• Awareness of sampling and data bias, with knowledge of mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical skills, with experience handling and interpreting large datasets
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and statistical techniques; confident using PowerPoint or similar tools for data visualisation
• Experience analysing sector data from sources such as UCAS, HESA, Ofqual, and ONS
• Ability to lead small projects and manage timelines effectively
• Experience supporting larger, multi-stage projects across the full research lifecycle
• Confident in sharing insights and contributing to stakeholder recommendations

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible,the deadline for applications will be Friday 22^ndAugust 2025

*Please note, all 3rd party agencies speculative CVs and direct will be forwarded onto The Talent Set*

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.