Evaluation Assistant Analyst

Profile

Description:

The Planning and Analytics Office (PAO) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Impact Evaluation Team. PAO’s remit includes HE sector data and statistics; statutory returns and institutional data and analytics, including KPIs. The role sits within the Impact Evaluation Team which is responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of activities to support the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). A key part of this includes collecting and collating the activity data for impact evaluation, and then analysing and reporting on it. You will contribute to the delivery of a cost-effective and efficient impact evaluation service for the University’s APP. You will have an in-depth knowledge of collecting and collating data for impact evaluation or similar, along with a commitment to widening participation. Based on the main University campus, you will have excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and completeness. Duties include data collection and analysis, carrying out quantitative and qualitative research and inputting data into the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) database. You will be able to develop and maintain effective relationships across the university and with external partners and this is a key part of the role. Collaborating and co-ordinating will enable the joint outcomes that contribute to the planning and delivery of successful impact evaluation. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting the creation of analytical and evaluation reports for the University’s key stakeholders and the Office for Students. You will be well organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied array of tasks, and a team player who enjoys working to achieve joint priorities and objectives. You are required to have educational attainment at further education level (or demonstrable, equivalent experience). This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Some flexible working hours may be required. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Julian True by email julian.true@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 07089 334376. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21st February 2022 and, if necessary, will be conducted online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Details for the selection process will be provided to the shortlisted candidates. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£22,847 - £25,627 per annum - Grade 4

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

The role sits within the Impact Evaluation Team which is responsible for overseeing

and supporting the delivery of activities to support the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). A key part of this includes collecting and collating the activity data for impact evaluation, and then analysing and reporting on it.

You will contribute to the delivery of a cost-effective and efficient impact evaluation service for the University’s APP. You will have an in-depth knowledge of collecting and collating data for impact evaluation or similar, along with a commitment to widening participation.

Based on the main University campus, you will have excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and completeness. Duties include data collection and analysis, carrying out quantitative and qualitative research and inputting data into the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) database.

You will be able to develop and maintain effective relationships across the university and with external partners and this is a key part of the role. Collaborating and co-ordinating will enable the joint outcomes that contribute to the planning and delivery of successful impact evaluation. In addition, you will be responsible for supporting the creation of analytical and evaluation reports for the University’s key stakeholders and the Office for Students.

You will be well organised, with the ability to prioritise a varied array of tasks, and a team player who enjoys working to achieve joint priorities and objectives.

You are required to have educational attainment at further education level (or demonstrable, equivalent experience).

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Some flexible working hours may be required.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Julian True by email julian.true@plymouth.ac.uk

or by telephone on 07089 334376.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21

st

February 2022 and, if necessary, will be conducted online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Details for the selection process will be provided to the shortlisted candidates.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A8386

£22,847 - £25,627 per annum - Grade 4

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22847

25627

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

Thu, 6 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk