Pre-enrolment Performance Analyst

Planning Department

Location: Guildford
Salary: £35,308 to £43,155 gross per annum
Permanent + benefits
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 31 March 2023
Reference: 076222-R

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to step into the role of Pre-enrolment Performance Analyst within the Strategy, Planning and Performance department at the University of Surrey. The post holder will be key in supporting the university’s student intake objectives through the delivery of strategic data insight and reporting, across the pre-enrolment cycle.

The role is offered as full-time but we welcome applications from talented individuals looking for part-time or flexible opportunities.

The role

The Pre-enrolment Performance Analyst will support the institution’s student intake objectives through the delivery of strategic data insight and reporting, across the pre-enrolment cycle. The post holder will be responsible for the timely creation, distribution, and monitoring of admissions targets (inc. applications, firms/deposits) linked to the latest student number plans.

The post holder will work with people across all levels, faculties and services throughout the University, with the ability to provide data and information in a user and visual friendly format. The analysis, reporting, and insight generated by the post-holder will be critical for the institution to support strategic decision making on meeting student number plans and supporting marketing, recruitment and admissions planning.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent IT skills and knowledge of business intelligence tools and their use in the running of a large organisation. Experience working in higher education and/or using SITS or another student record system would be beneficial, and familiarity with programming languages would also be desirable.

Experience of using Microsoft Power BI software is also desirable, however comprehensive training will be provided which makes a keen willingness to engage and learn essential.

What we can offer

As a member of our team at the University of Surrey, you can expect a friendly and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive package of benefits. We also offer hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working in line with business needs.

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and bank holidays, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please upload a CV. You will also be asked to answer some brief questions to help us understand your experience and suitability for this role. 

For informal enquiries please contact Sam Uzzell (s.uzzell@surrey.ac.uk)

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Please note we will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to withdraw the post early.

Further details: Job Description