The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 13,000 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.
The HR Reporting and Information Analysts will join our HR Analytics team to deliver management information and analysis from the University's HR information systems to senior managers, departments, and other consumers of information across the University. This will include statutory reports, as well as reports for committees and departments and ad hoc analysis to support change initiatives.
The primary focus of this role will be to support preparation for the REF (Research Excellence Framework) and will have dotted reporting line to the Principal Research Information Analyst in the Research Office.
The role will also support other data and digital services across the research cycle.
We welcome applications from employees who have completed the Level 4 Data Analyst Fellowship.
The Role:
As the HR Reporting and Information Analyst at Cambridge you will be:
- Gathering and documenting requirements from end users of reports.
- Developing new reports and dynamic data visualisations using tool such as Power BI, Cognos, MS Fabric, Excel etc, formatting output so it's suitable for nonspecialist audience.
- Specifying new data extracts from live systems and working with University Information Services (UIS) staff to deliver the new extracts ensuring that the data is valid and credible.
- With other members of the team, as necessary, delivers information to precise quality standards and to tight schedules in order to satisfy the requirements of the REF and statutory returns, e.g. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) staff return, Freedom of Information Act requests etc
About you:
In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:
- A customer focused approach to service delivery
- Advanced data manipulation and analytical skills, ideally in a Microsoft environment
- Experience of using a reporting tools for reporting from enterprise systems
- Analytical and problem-solving skills such as when experiencing difficulty in finding the best technical approach to a report.
Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.
Benefits of working at Cambridge include:
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2026
Interviews for the role will be held: Week commencing 16th November 2026
Please quote reference AH51361 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.