Salary - Band 4 - starting salary £28,381 with annual, incremental progression up to £30,805 Hours : 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 19 April 2026 at 11:59pm* Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Data Analyst, to join our fast-paced Data & Insight Team, which plays an integral role at the heart of an ambitious University. Within this role, you’ll be working with all aspects of our data, including performance management, building interactive dashboards, and analysing our data to draw out deeper understanding. You’ll also be responsible for the management and development of our in-house software that allows staff to interact with our student records system as well as providing management information reporting. If you are a motivated individual who has experience of data analysis, this may be an exciting opportunity for you to join the team in a role that offers a variety of tasks, tools and approaches allowing you to develop your analytical skills. About You: Experienced within a data analyst role or similar. If you have experience of a data role within a Higher Education setting, this would be advantageous, but it is not essential You will be passionate about translating data into actionable insight, whether that’s through intuitive interaction, attractive and meaningful visualisation, or the use of plain English to communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences You will have excellent communication, both written and verbal, and will feel comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences About The Role: Provide expert data, reporting, analytics and insight to Arts University Plymouth to help it perform at its best and deliver the best possible experience for its students Develop, build, deploy, and maintain interactive reporting and analytical tools to deliver new insights, respond to business needs, and track progress against institutional targets. Support colleagues across the University and provide expert advice around the use and interpretation of our data to help drive informed business decisions. You will also manage access to the system, supporting and training new staff on how to use the system when required In return you’ll receive: 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary Christmas closure efficiency days Access to a supportive, extensive Employee Assistance Programme including 10 sessions of counselling, Menopause support, Life & Leadership Coaching, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, and a staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link https://shorturl.at/8TbKd. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our ‘working here’ pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here. How to Apply To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application. *We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews are intended to take place on Thursday 7th May. If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact Emma Adams, Head of Data & Insights by email; [email protected] Safeguarding and Compliance Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process. Right to Work Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made. Inclusivity We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. Redeployees In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.