Data and Insight Analyst

Warwick SU is looking for a Data & Insight Analyst to deliver and report on a programme of research that will help us understand our students and how we can contribute to giving them the best university experience possible.

We want to put evidence, data, and insight at the heart of improving the student experience by engaging and listening to student needs.

We are looking for a talented researcher who is passionate about student-led insight and unlocking the value from data to deliver meaningful change.

Salary: From £37,682 to £43,429 per annum, plus excellent benefits including holidays and a contributory pension scheme.

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week. Some evening or weekend work will be required from time to time and will be agreed in advance.

Location: 2 days per week working from home, 3 days per week from Warwick Students’ Union, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL
. This will be subject to change depending on needs of the business. Occasional off-site working is required.

Closing Date: Friday, 20 February 2026 at 15:00

Interview Date: TBC

Benefits: 22 days holiday plus no less than a total of 18 days at Christmas, Easter, New Year, May Day, Spring and Late Summer bank holidays or days in lieu thereof, a dedicated wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial pension scheme and salary extras.

Part business, part charity, part membership body, Warwick Students’ Union is a vibrant place to work. An independent organisation in our own right, we’re professionally run, but different. Our talented teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we empower them to make all this happen.

Warwick Students’ Union is one of more than 550 students’ unions across the country. And with more than 25,000 members, over 250 societies, 70 sports clubs, hundreds of elected representatives, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.

This role puts insight at the heart of everything Warwick SU does, leading smart, inclusive research that amplifies student voices and shapes strategy, campaigns and decision-making. You’ll design and deliver impactful qualitative and quantitative research, turn complex data into clear, compelling stories, and be the go-to expert on student engagement and behaviour. Working closely with Officers, staff and University partners, you’ll ensure evidence genuinely drives better experiences for students.

Key Responsibilities:
Research and Insight

• Responsible for designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative market research across WSU’s membership base and stakeholder range.
• Working with departments to create an annual cycle of research to support strategic plans.
• Apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case studies, focus groups and interviews (face-to-face, and online).
• Co-ordinate and deliver key research and analysis projects across the academic year, in particular SU-relevant analysis of the National Student Survey and the Warwick Student Survey in line with organisational priorities.
• Become a trusted expert within Warwick SU on research and analysis into all forms of engagement at the SU.
• Support Warwick SU’s student leadership team to help navigate evidence-led campaign and influencing work to relevant stakeholders.

Analysis and Reporting

• Perform detailed analysis of membership insight to continue development of WSU’s strategy.
• Statistically analyse data, checking for accuracy and identifying themes: compile into accessible formats for departmental reference.
• Prepare, present, and disseminate results in the most appropriate way for the data/audience. This could include, but is not limited to, verbal presentations, written reports, workshops and case studies.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent level of education
• Excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
• Excellent knowledge of best practice with regards to market research methodologies
• A minimum of 18 months’ experience of working within a data insight or market research role or…