Jobs at Bath | Research and Impact Services (RIS)

Research Insights Data Analyst (CC14034)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The �鶹��ý's strong reputation for research is evidenced through the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) where 92% of our research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Insights Data Analyst to enhance our capability to provide data, analysis and insights across our research and impact portfolio.

About the role

This new role offers a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated and flexible data and insights professional to:

Undertake key analyses of our research portfolio to inform senior decision making as we launch a new 10-year strategy.
Play a key role in supporting the development of our REF submissions through the provision of data and benchmarking.
Scope and implement reporting from our new awards management system, Worktribe, ensuring that we maximise the benefits of implementation.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience of data preparation, analysis and visualisation, working in a data analytics function or similar role.
Enthusiasm and creativity to explore unfamiliar data and questions and offer recommendations and solutions.
Flexibility and organisational skills to manage competing demands and multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
Willingness to acquire and share new knowledge and skills

Experience in the higher education sector, and working with Worktribe, Unit4 ERP (Agresso), Pure or Scopus would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Further information

We currently have two full-time vacancies available: an open-ended role, and a fixed-term role until 31 July 2027. Please indicate in your application which role(s) you are interested in being considered for.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dace Rozenberga, Research Systems Manager (dr573@bath.ac.uk) or Jane Hallett, Deputy Director of Research and Impact Services (jhh61@bath.ac.uk).

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
Generous employer contributory pension schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Staff discount at Team Bath gym
Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
A family-friendly workplace
An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
Relocation allowance
Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the �鶹��ý a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

Staff support groups and networks
A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £39,560 to £46,970

Pre-Award Development Officer (CC13975)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join Pre-Award in Research and Impact Services (RIS) in this one-year fixed-term role!

About us

RIS is responsible for advancing the University's international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by:

increasing the volume of externally funded research
improving grant application success rates
enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments

Our department is the primary conduit for government, business, charity and other funders to access the research expertise and knowledge of the �鶹��ý.

About the role

Working within a highly collaborative team, Pre-Award Development Officers play a crucial role in providing expert advice to academic researchers across the university applying for external research funding. If successful in your application to this post, you will ensure all research applications and awards are reviewed and developed to improve their quality and meet university and funder rules.

This role requires excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills along with a good understanding of the research funding landscape for the higher education sector, including familiarity with relevant sources of funding.

You will also have:

skills to scrutinise sophisticated documents and draw out relevant information, with excellent attention to detail
good numeracy and IT skills
self-confidence and the ability to stand your ground, remaining calm under pressure
good self-motivation and time-management
a good Honours degree or equivalent experience

Further information

This is a full-time role (36.5 hours) for a fixed-term period of up to one year to cover for secondment.

The Pre-Award team works both remotely and on campus as part of a hybrid model. While hybrid working is the standard approach, we are open to discussing individual circumstances and alternative working arrangements for the right candidate. Please feel free to contact us before applying, or during the interview process, to discuss this further.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lizzie Hope-Dyer, Head of Research Funding (erh23@bath.ac.uk) or Emma Dowden, Pre Award Manager (ed251@bath.ac.uk).