Data & Insight Officer

Swansea campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)

Full Time (1.0 FTE, 37 hours per week)

About Us

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
• 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

The Role

Join the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a Data and Insight Officer, based in Swansea, and become an integral part of the Market Insight Team within the Marketing Directorate.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality, data-driven analysis and insights that inform strategic decisions across the University. You will manage big data, develop evidence-based reporting, and support programme portfolio development, digital analytics, and campaign evaluation. Collaborating with colleagues across the University, you’ll provide expertise to enhance recruitment, marketing, and wider institutional objectives.

We would particularly welcome applications from graduates of data science or related degrees who are looking to apply their skills and knowledge to a professional role in a dynamic and innovative environment. 

About You

We are looking for a data-savvy professional with:

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant role.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics, and data visualization platforms like PowerBI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.
• Experience in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) and programming languages like SQL.
• Excellent communication skills to explain data insights to diverse audiences.
• A proactive attitude and attention to detail to drive continuous improvement.

Desirable: Experience in the higher education sector, knowledge of GDPR, and familiarity with Welsh (basic greetings or willingness to learn).

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button. Each page of your application will be saved when you click ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

KEY DATES

Deadline of applications is 5th February 2025

Interview Date: TBC  

For any questions about the role get it touch with us at Jobs@uwtsd.ac.uk.