Senior Research & Innovation

Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Analyst

Do you have a strong understanding of the Higher Education sector and the strategic challenges facing research and innovation? Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insight and supporting high-quality reporting and compliance? If so, we’d welcome your application for this role.

In this role you will drive research and innovation impact as part of the University’s Research & Innovation Operations team. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, analytics and compliance activity to support the University’s research and innovation objectives and minimise regulatory risk.

As Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Analyst you can expect to be involved in:

• Managing, maintaining and developing systems and processes related to the University’s costing and pricing systems.
• Lead on TRAC and fEC reporting and compliance, supporting submissions, surveys, audits and project-level costing requirements.
• Deliver high-quality research and innovation reporting, including external returns (HE-BCI, HESA, KEF, REF), benchmarking, KPIs and Planning Round reporting.
• Develop and improve analytics and reporting tools, including SQL-based datasets and SSRS reports, ensuring data quality and accessible insight for stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong HE knowledge and proven R&I reporting experience, including external monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Excellent data and analysis skills, including practical SQL experience and confidence handling large, complex datasets.
• A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage deadlines, communicate clearly, and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs).
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff).
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.