Senior Market Research & Insight Executive

University of Leeds

Placed On: 13th April 2026

Closes: 26th April 2026

Job Ref: CSMAR1168

The interviews are expected to take place on the 12 May 2026.

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Reporting to the Market Research & Insight team, and a key member of the wider strategic marketing team, you will deliver market research, analysis and insight for all student / learner markets and along the total student journey.

You will contribute to the planning, design, management and implementation of multifaceted projects which will involve both primary (qualitative and quantitative) and secondary research. Data analysis will form an important element of the role. You will be involved in a wide range of projects including new product and market development, competitor analysis, decision making and choice, satisfaction and evaluation of campaigns, activities and events.

You will be passionate about market research, experienced in planning and delivering quantitative and qualitative market research and analysis projects, drawing insight from complex data and communicating findings to a range of stakeholders. You will be self-motivated, organised, with attention to detail, have strong project management skills and excellent communications skills.

This role supports key targets and metrics around the size and shape of the learner market, competitor positioning, brand and reputation measures, and income generation.

The nature of the role means that there will be a requirement for occasional weekend and/or evening working.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Chris Stevenson, Senior Market Research & Insight Manager
Email: c.j.stevenson1@leeds.ac.uk