Data Support Analyst
Part-time
Mid
Description
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.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Support Analyst with the required skills and experience to join the Business Intelligence Service within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate. Reporting to our Data Insight Manager (Surveys), you will support the preparation and delivery of a range of different surveys and student feedback mechanisms by preparing and collating population data from our student records system. You will support the delivery of data insights including analysis of response rates and survey results. You will support the preparation and presentation of data analysis reports and recommendations for various audiences.
We welcome applications from someone with strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. This person should be confident working with large data sets.
The role requires excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, alongside proactivity, resilience, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
A background in Higher Education is not essential to this role. To be successful you will have a degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level appropriate to the specific role being appointed to or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. You will have experience in using a range of data analytical tools and advanced techniques combined with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Informal enquiries can be made to Claire Smith, Data Insight Manager (Surveys) at claire.smith@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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£31,236 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary To
£32,080 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Location
Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Strategic Planning and Performance
Ref No
3815
Closing Date
08/02/2026
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.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Support Analyst with the required skills and experience to join the Business Intelligence Service within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate. Reporting to our Data Insight Manager (Surveys), you will support the preparation and delivery of a range of different surveys and student feedback mechanisms by preparing and collating population data from our student records system. You will support the delivery of data insights including analysis of response rates and survey results. You will support the preparation and presentation of data analysis reports and recommendations for various audiences.
We welcome applications from someone with strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. This person should be confident working with large data sets.
The role requires excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, alongside proactivity, resilience, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
A background in Higher Education is not essential to this role. To be successful you will have a degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level appropriate to the specific role being appointed to or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. You will have experience in using a range of data analytical tools and advanced techniques combined with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Informal enquiries can be made to Claire Smith, Data Insight Manager (Surveys) at claire.smith@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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
Job Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£31,236 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary To
£32,080 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Location
Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Strategic Planning and Performance
Ref No
3815
Closing Date
08/02/2026