On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Are you motivated by turning data into meaningful insight that influences strategic decisions? Do you enjoy identifying trends, understanding customer behaviour and presenting complex information in a way that drives action?
We are looking for a Market Insight Analyst to join our Planning team and play a key role in informing the University's student recruitment, portfolio development and strategic planning.
As Market Insight Analyst you can expect to be involved in:
- Leading market research and insight projects to support student recruitment across UK and international markets.
- Analysing market trends, prospective student behaviours and competitor activity to identify opportunities and emerging challenges.
- Translating complex data from multiple sources into clear, engaging reports, presentations and actionable recommendations.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the University, particularly in External Engagement, to deliver research that informs strategic decision-making
What will you bring to the role?
- Knowledge of the UK higher education landscape and student recruitment market.
- Excellent report writing and data visualisation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Experience of managing research projects.
- Strong digital and analytical skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and influence decision-making through evidence-based insight.
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 PII-006-26.
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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