Strategic Insight Specialist

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Cottingham Road Campus time type:
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March 12, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101686

Salary £39,906.00

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** Background and Context
** The Strategic Insight and Analytics team forms part of the overall Strategic Planning, Performance and Insight function. This function brings together two complementary capabilities: analytical expertise (e.g. statistical modelling, segmentation, statistical analysis) and insight expertise (e.g. interpreting, contextualising, and communicating findings).The team:
* Designs and delivers primary research across multiple audiences (students, staff, alumni, etc.).
* Conducts performance-based survey analysis (e.g., NSS, MEQs).
* Leads the analytics programme using advanced techniques (e.g., predictive analytics).
* Synthesises research into actionable insight reports.
* Delivers a structured programme of projects aligned to institutional priorities and timelines (e.g. tariff and fee strategy insight, brand positioning and tracking, prospective student research, student experience & advocacy insight, programme/portfolio review, behavioural and lifecycle analysis, etc).
* Offers an ‘internal consultancy’ model, working with faculties and services to frame questions, choose appropriate methods, and translate findings into actionable insight.
* Supports strategic planning through insight alignment and trend identification.
** Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post
** The Strategic Insight Specialist plays a vital role in delivering high-quality research and insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making across the university. The role combines expertise in primary and secondary research, evaluation, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

They design research materials (e.g. questionnaires, topic guides), conduct research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g. scripting and monitoring surveys, moderating interviews, and focus groups) and analyse results as appropriate (with responsibility for qualitative research analysis). They also conduct secondary research, including market analysis and literature reviews to contextualise insight and support recommendations.

They work closely with the Strategic Insight Manager to translate and prioritise stakeholder requirements into suitable research design, to produce actionable insight and align projects with institutional planning cycles.

They manage research project timelines and resources to ensure timely, efficient and effective outputs are delivered. This includes scheduling fieldwork, managing sampling, advising on methodology selection, coordinating costs and briefing suppliers. They work closely with internal communications teams to ensure the effective promotion, distribution, and communication of surveys and their results to relevant audiences (i.e. staff, current students).The Strategic Insight…