Ref Number
B23-00098
Professional Expertise
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Department
Vice-President (External Engagement) (B23)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£52,487–£61,534
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
30-Sep-2024
About us
UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 15,000 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.
We are the leading destination for the world’s brightest students because of our academic excellence and research impact. Every year we attract around 27,000 highly talented individuals from all over the world to study in the heart of London, and our Student Recruitment and Admissions team focus on ensuring the best possible experience for applicants from the beginning of their journey with us as prospective students through to enrolment.
About the role
We are recruiting for a Senior Market Insight Analyst to join the Student Recruitment and Admissions team. Reporting into the Head of Student Recruitment, this is a newly created role which will primarily focus on leading research into student recruitment trends across key markets to provide valuable insights to guide both operational and strategic decisions at UCL. You'll analyse student motivations for studying abroad and in home markets, identify trends impacting UCL’s position, and deliver recommendations to enhance recruitment and admissions strategies. By understanding nuanced preferences for different programmes, you'll support the development of tailored recruitment plans to help UCL attract the best students from around the world.
About you
We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in creating research strategies and employing a variety of research methods. You should have extensive expertise in designing questionnaires, conducting analyses, and compiling reports, along with the ability to interpret data in real-world business contexts. Strong quantitative skills, particularly in market sizing and segmentation, are essential.
The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, with a keen interest in higher education and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally, are key to success in this role. Experience of using HESA/UCAS data is desirable.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
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