Job Description

Description

Salary: c.50,000

Bonus: Discretionary

Location: Kings X, London; Tues - Thurs (3 days) at HQ, Monday + Friday, anywhere

Employment Type: Full-time

Closing Date: 11.08.25

About ARIA

ARIA is a new kind of R&D funding agency. We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible. From climate change to AI, society faces enormous challenges and opportunities that can be uniquely addressed by science and technology. ARIA was created to activate the UK's world-class R&D in new ways, so we can meet these head on.

We are growing our team to develop bold new approaches that can scale - from programmes to systems, processes and everything in between. If that sounds fun, come and build ARIA with us.

Learn more about how we work here.

Role Summary

Our team's mission is to enable ARIA to scale and innovate through the implementation and use of first-class technologies and systems and data-driven insights. The Data & Insights Associate will support ARIA's internal systems and data landscape.



This role is responsible for executing on the design, implementation, and optimisation of data infrastructure, tooling, and reporting solutions. You'll work closely with team members and stakeholders to deliver user-centric tools, insightful reporting, and streamlined workflows. This role requires a blend of technical execution and problem-solving to help ARIA scale and innovate.

What you'll do

Data Tooling & Implementation

Support in driving the uptake of user-centric tools across the lifecycle of ARIA products, ensuring they deliver value and operational efficiency. Support the development and iteration of core bespoke solutions using tools such as Airtable, ETLs, Data Warehouses, CRMs etc. as required, whilst maintaining data integrity and security practices Assist in building and maintaining scalable and efficient data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Explore and apply AI tools where appropriate to enhance operational efficiencies and drive further benefits for the organisation.
Combine data from multiple tools to improve operational efficiency and generate actionable insights through intuitive reporting and visualisation.

Data Infrastructure Support

Assist in the management of ARIA's data infrastructure, including databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based platforms. Assist in data integrating between platforms and tools
Collaborate with IT to ensure embedded infrastructure is secure and compliant with organisational standards.

Requirements gathering & Project Management

Work with team members to assess requirements, select appropriate tooling and data models, and roll out solutions.
Gather data requirements and support the design, build, and implementation of solutions and infrastructure that align with ARIA's strategic objectives and priorities.

Stakeholder Support

Provide support to teams across the product lifecycle with solution selection, build, implementation, iteration, and troubleshooting to ensure successful adoption and optimal performance as required. Take a user-centric approach to all data and tooling initiatives, ensuring solutions meet the needs of stakeholders and enhance their workflows. Conduct thorough root cause analysis for data and tooling issues reported by stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights to prevent recurrence.

Who you are

To thrive in this role, you demonstrate:

Strong collaboration and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional needs and business priorities. Proficiency in supporting solution architecture and engineering, with a focus on building, integrating, and maintaining tools, gathering feedback, and driving adoption of solutions.
Solid data handling capabilities, ensuring effective data flows, high-quality reporting, and efficient data infrastructure.

Desirable Criteria

Practical experience working with data in a fast-paced environment, assisting with data management from extraction to analysis. Experience supporting the building and customisation of low-code environments such as Airtable and Make.com to support operational needs. Experience working inside of Data Warehouses and using ETL Tools. A strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally, working closely with team members and stakeholders to drive meaningful impact. A user-focused mindset, with a passion for enabling teams to work more effectively. The ability to quickly grasp new topics and technologies, demonstrating intellectual curiosity and adaptability. A strong motivation to drive positive societal impact, supporting ARIA's mission to generate global-scale advancements in science and technology. Attention to detail.

Benefits

Discretionary performance related pay arrangements 27 days annual leave provision, with the option to buy/sell additional days Hybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at home Supportive environment for learning and development opportunities Enhanced family leave arrangements A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme 2 days of paid volunteer days 5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension Cycle to Work scheme An excellent office location in Kings X, London






Not sure you meet 100% of our criteria? Don't worry. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We want to attract the broadest array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interests and what you hope to bring to this role.



If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Disclosing any requests are intended to provide ARIA with the best opportunity to support candidates and will have no negative impact on your recruitment process.


ARIA adopts a highly considered approach to ethical and social responsibility. You can read our policy here

. Our research and development activity will abide by the 3Rs principle. You can read about those

here.

About ARIA