Access & Participation Evidence and Evaluation Analyst

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

This position within the Access, Participation and Outreach Team will lead on a programme of research and analysis to support our policy decision-making and show the impact of our work across the student lifecycle to improve student outcomes and meet the targets set out in our Access and Participation Plan. The post will also involve providing analytical expertise and reporting to the University’s Success for All Strategy Group and relating Working Groups to help inform wider work to address risks to equal opportunity.

This role involves collaboration with multiple teams across the university.

We are looking for someone with excellent analytical skills, experience in interrogating and synthesising evidence from a range of sources, and the ability to work with complex datasets, as well as considering policy related implications and communicating confidently via presentations and written briefings. You will have excellent time management skills and be comfortable managing a mixed portfolio of tasks working in small high performing team.

Please contact Dr Kirsty Janes , Evidence and Insight Manager, email

The External Engagement and Global (EEG) Division plays a vital role in shaping the University of Exeter's global presence, reputation, and impact. Working in close collaboration with our academic faculties and professional services, we build meaningful connections with partners, students, alumni, and stakeholders worldwide. Through strategic marketing, communications, global engagement, student recruitment, philanthropy and alumni engagement, we ensure Exeter remains a world-leading institution that attracts top talent, fosters international collaboration, and drives positive change on a global scale.

Our division is home to five key areas - Communications, Global Advancement, Global Exeter, Strategic Marketing, and Student Access, Recruitment, and Admissions - each contributing to our collective mission of expanding Exeter's influence, accessibility, and engagement. If you're passionate about making an impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we invite you to be part of our journey to transform lives and shape the future.

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do