About this role
Do you have a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector and the strategic challenges facing research and innovation? Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insight and supporting high-quality reporting and compliance? If so, we’d welcome your application for this role.
In this role you will drive research and innovation impact as part of the University’s Research & Innovation Operations team. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, analytics and compliance activity to support the University’s research and innovation objectives and minimise regulatory risk.
As Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Analyst you can expect to be involved in:
Managing, maintaining and developing systems and processes related to the University’s costing and pricing systems Lead on TRAC and fEC reporting and compliance, supporting submissions, surveys, audits and project-level costing requirements Deliver high-quality research and innovation reporting, including external returns (HE-BCI, HESA, KEF, REF), benchmarking, KPIs and Planning Round reporting Develop and improve analytics and reporting tools, including SQL-based datasets and SSRS reports, ensuring data quality and accessible insight for stakeholders
What will you bring to the role?
Strong HE knowledge and proven R&I reporting experience, including external monitoring and compliance requirements Excellent data and analysis skills, including practical SQL experience and confidence handling large, complex datasets A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage deadlines, communicate clearly, and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number BDRI-006-26.