"Advancement Data Analyst"

Summary of the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to join the Analytics and Insight Team within the Global Advancement Office (part of the External Engagement and Global Division). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality data analysis and reporting to support and inform strategic decision-making across the department.

The postholder will design and build a range of reports and dashboards, analyse large datasets to uncover trends and generate actionable insights, and present findings clearly to a variety of stakeholders.

The postholder will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in data visualisation and analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, and Power BI.

The successful candidate will be capable of managing multiple priorities, delivering projects on time, and maintaining a high standard of quality in all outputs.

Experience using a CRM system is essential, and training will be provided for bespoke CRM data extraction tools.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Catherine Thomas, Analytics and Insight Manager: c.thomas3@exeter.ac.uk

This new full-time post is available from January 2026 on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.