Data and Insights Manager

Overview

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of Operational Research

Department: Analysis, Insights and Performance

Hybrid working: This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require travel into one of our Coventry head office and UK campuses listed below, at least once a month. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

• Coventry head office
• Birmingham campus
• Leeds campus
• Manchester campus
• Nottingham
• Newcastle
• London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing)

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

The Analysis, Insights & Performance department at Arden University plays a vital role in driving data-driven decisions. By providing valuable insights, monitoring performance, and promoting innovation, the team supports the university s mission to enhance student outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data and Insights Manager to work closely with our executive team to support the implementation of our Data Practice Strategy, aligning data insights with the university s strategic goals. Covering areas such as Student Experience, Compliance, Corporate, and Academic operations, you ll develop data solutions to improve decision-making, enhance divisional operations, and provide insights that deepen our understanding of the student journey.

You will collaborate with a broader team of strategists and analysts to deliver impactful analysis and ensure data-driven decision-making across the university.

We are looking for someone who will bring expertise and passion to the role, with a strong analytical and scientific foundation to support impactful data-driven insights across the organisation. You must have:

• A background in Operational Research, Data Science, or a related analytical field
• Foundational knowledge in science or mathematics
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to convey complex information to senior stakeholders in an understandable, persuasive manner
• Confidence in discussing the impact of data products and insights
• A solid grasp of scientific principles, enabling effective troubleshooting and resolution of data-related challenges
• A commitment to using data insights to drive meaningful, measurable results across the organisation

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• Simply Health plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our Golden Ticket which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new…