Junior Rankings Assistant (Placement Student)

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing Date - 23:59 on 27/04/2025

Interview Date - 07/05/2025

Henley Business School is seeking an undergraduate student to join our Rankings and Performance team as a Junior Rankings Assistant. This 12-month full-time student placement role running from September 2025 to August 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in student and alumni engagement, data analysis, and global rankings strategy—all of which are highly valuable in enhancing your employability skillset.

As one of the few internationally triple-accredited business schools, Henley Business School is committed to maintaining its position among the world’s leading institutions. You will support the school’s standing by contributing to multi-channel student and graduate engagement campaigns, support data-driven performance reporting, and the preparation of global rankings submissions.

Key experiences you will gain

This role will provide you with a strong professional foundation, equipping you with skills essential for a career in business, data analysis, and marketing. You will gain experience in:

• Strategic engagement & communications – supporting the design and delivery of engagement campaigns to connect with students and alumni worldwide.
• Data intelligence & reporting – tracking engagement metrics, analysing performance data, and developing data-driven reporting to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder relations – establishing and maintaining relationships with students, alumni, and internal teams to enhance engagement.
• Project coordination & rankings strategy – contributing to data collection and analysis for supporting the school’s position in international league tables and rankings.

Key responsibilities you will have

Working closely with the Head of Rankings and Performance and the Head of Network & Engagement, you will:

• Support multi-channel engagement campaigns (email, telephone, social media) to encourage student and alumni participation.
• Track and analyse engagement data, using insights to support rankings initiatives.
• Manage information in the relationship management database.
• Assist with performance reporting, turning data into meaningful intelligence.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of global rankings data.
• Engage with students and alumni — proficiency in Mandarin is desirable, but not essential

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented undergraduate student with strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, work with data, and engage confidently with a diverse global network. The ideal candidate will be:

• Confident and articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a strong ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Highly organised, able to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working with international teams and stakeholders.
• Working towards an undergraduate degree.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Contact details

Contact Name: James Turpin

Contact Job Title: Head of Rankings and Performance

Contact Email address: j.turpin@henley.a.cuk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter & the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time & flexible working arrangements are welcomed & will be considered in line with business needs.

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