Job 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 new Data Insight Officer to join the Business Intelligence Service, within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate.



Reporting to one of our Data Insight Managers, this role will support a wide range of strategic information and analytical requirements to facilitate intelligence- and action-led decision making and drive continuous improvement. This will include developing, testing and implementing data logic, comparing metrics against benchmarks, and designing reports and dashboards to support monitoring of performance and decision making.



We welcome applications from individuals with analytical experience, knowledge of effective data visualisation, the ability to grasp complex issues quickly, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a track record of interpreting and analysing complex quantitative and qualitative data, as well as an ability to convey findings clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. You will be skilled in using data systems and advanced tools and techniques to derive and communicate data insights and be adept at identifying and applying best practice.



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. With a relevant degree or professional qualification, you'll have experience of using a range of tools and advanced techniques combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Informal enquiries can be made to Joe Alderson, Data Insight Manager (Education) at joe.alderson@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.

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 Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 38,249
Salary To 38,249
Location Chelmsford/Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service Strategic Planning and Performance
Ref No 3599
Closing Date 22/08/2025