Overview
The role of the analyst is to provide high-quality research, insight and qualitative analysis to Ecctis projects, delivered on behalf of external clients. This includes synthesising research findings into clear, concise outputs - such as academic-style writing, analytical reports, presentations, and data tables - to communicate key insights. The role will involve comparing and evaluating qualification specifications and assessments and contributing to written project reports and other outputs as relevant.
The analyst will undertake work across all strands of Ecctis’ work – qualification benchmarking; language education; STEM education; HE; professional and vocational education, and bespoke international education and development projects.
Key responsibilities:
Project delivery and management
- Conduct quality research (well-sourced, well-referenced) and well-reasoned comparative analysis, ensuring that all project contributions are delivered to a high standard, to internal deadline and budget.
- Manage own workload to deliver assigned project work in line with internal deadlines set in the project workplan.
- For projects managed, create structured work plans in line with client objectives, demonstrating a clear understanding of the project process and methodology, and identifying clear project milestones and outputs.
- Monitor and report on progress at agreed intervals
- Contribute to appropriate avenues for reflecting on the successes and lessons learned from completed projects.
Client engagement and business development
- Contribute to positive client relationships by participating in meetings and project discussions, developing an understanding of client requirements and ensuring work is delivered to a high professional standard.
- Contribute to the preparation of project proposals by providing technical input on scope, methodology, timescales and deliverables, supporting senior colleagues in developing accurate and well-defined proposals.
- Attend client meetings, workshops and project scoping discussions alongside senior colleagues to understand project requirements, provide subject matter expertise and support the successful delivery of consultancy and benchmarking projects.
Systems, team and practice and development
- Through project delivery work and/or proposal writing, demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant Ecctis project methodologies and how these might be adapted
- Support the peer review of project work as requested, contributing constructive feedback to project reports
- Contribute ideas to the development of processes and procedures to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Take accountability for own development, drawing on project and proposal feedback and applying it to future work.
Corporate responsibility
- To ensure that the credibility (externally) and values (internally and externally) of the company are communicated and upheld at all times
Skills required:
- Strong teamwork and effective communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously, managing a complex personal workload, using own initiative to approach problems and make relevant suggestions to solve them
- Strong qualitative analysis skills
- Ability to write clearly and effectively
- Excellent attention to detail, and can demonstrate high levels of accuracy in their work
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage their workload to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
- Can reflect on own and project performance and find routes for quality enhancement
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Person specification:
- A supportive and co-operative team member
- Approachable and helpful to others
- Self-motivated
- Analytical mindset
- Solutions driven
- Demonstrates respect for others at all times
- Acts as a role model within the team in relation to company values, quality of work, and attitudes and behaviours
- Strives for continuous improvement, always attempting to find ways to make personal and project quality enhancements
- Takes responsibility to build on existing knowledge and develop new and cutting-edge expertise to meet the needs of the business
- Adopts a flexible approach in how we respond to short and long deadlines, managing our own workload and understanding how our own work interacts with that of our colleagues
- Actively receives feedback provided by colleagues and engaging with the work of colleagues by providing thoughtful and thorough feedback to them
- Is committed to Ecctis’ ethos, actively demonstrating attitudes and behaviours that align with the values.
Education and Qualifications:
Degree level qualification, comparable to Bachelor degree standard in the UK
EDI Statement:
Ecctis Ltd is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and connectedness. The core of our work involves working internationally with individuals all over the globe with different backgrounds. In recruiting for our organisation, Ecctis Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and welcomes the unique contributions you can bring; therefore, we specifically welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), sex or gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or disability.
Apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation and your suitability for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: Up to £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability and motivation for the role.
- Do you have experience of academic‑style writing at a high standard?
Experience:
- educational sector: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheltenham GL50 2ED
