Job Description
We are recruiting for a Graduate Intern Data Officer to join the Planning and Reporting team within the University’s Planning and Strategy Office. Planning and Reporting have a wide range of responsibilities for data that support and enhance the University’s decision-making processes, as well as fulfilling our statutory obligations to government.
You will be working in a friendly, supportive team that is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what we do. Our ideal candidate is highly numerate, comfortable dealing with large datasets, handy with a spreadsheet and able to support the rest of the team with a wide range of data-related and administrative tasks.
This role is designed as an internship to provide meaningful and varied technical experience for a person seeking to begin a career within the Higher Education sector. However, there is no age limit, and all applications will be considered in line with the selection criteria outlined in the person specification.
- You don’t need to have previous experience of using the specific software and databases that we do (although proficiency with Power BI would be a plus).
- You do need to be highly data literate and have a logical, enquiring mind along with an aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technical skills.
- You will be willing to undertake a wide range of tasks that span the full data journey from extraction to insight, as well as general administrative tasks to support the team.
- You will be able work on your own, willing to collaborate within the team and eager to learn new skills.
- You will be able to analyse the data you extract and work towards understanding how this analysis applies in the Higher Education context.
- You will be patient with data management work and have good attention to detail;
- You will have a degree (or equivalent experience), ideally in a numerate discipline
While some hybrid working is likely to be available, in line with business needs, please note that the usual place of work will be the University’s Whiteknights Campus.
Closing date: 27 October 2024
Interviews will be held: 12 November 2024
Contact Name: Dr Cassie Moran
Contact Job Title: Strategic Planning Manager
Contact Email address: c.a.moran@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: James Carpenter
Alternative Contact Job Title: Teaching & Learning Data Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: j.carpenter@reading.ac.uk
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.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
