WP Data Support Officer

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious institution in Glasgow is seeking a WP Data Support Officer to support its Widening Participation strategy. The role requires proven experience in data management and analysis, as well as collaborating with teams to enhance performance and delivery. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including 41 days of leave annually and a commitment to health and wellbeing. The application deadline is December 10, 2025, with opportunities for career development and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits

41 days of leave

Pension benefits

Free 6-month sport membership

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis and management.
• Strong understanding of the Widening Participation strategy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support WP data management and strategy implementation.
• Conduct data analysis to support team performance.
• Adhere to data strategies and contribute to organizational delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Technological solutions

Job description

University Services

External Relations

WP Data Support Officer

Vacancy Reference: 187353

Salary: UofG Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term to 31 July 2026 in the first instance. Funding is renewed every 12 months.

Please note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is a great opportunity for a WP Data Support Officer to join the University’s External Relations.

In this role you will support the University’s Widening Participation (WP) provision & strategy as it relates to underrepresented and vulnerable groups with research, analysis and technological solutions. You will make a significant contribution to the organisation and management of the team’s data to foster a data‑driven approach to delivery & research.

You will support colleagues in the Data & Evaluation sub‑team with WP data management, adhering to wider External Relations data strategies, and conduct data analysis and research to support the WP team’s delivery and performance.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/wp-data-support-officer

Closing date: 10 December 2025

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world‑changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full‑time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including free 6‑month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.