Senior Research & Innovation (R&I) Analyst

University of Kent - R&I Reporting and Analytics

Location:	Canterbury
Salary:	£39,906 to £44,746 per annum, Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 5th February 2026
Closes: 23rd February 2026
Job Ref: BDRI-006-26

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

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number BDRI-006-26.