Market Insight Manager

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

This role sits within the Marketing directorate, whose mission is to promote the aims of objectives of the University of Lancashire, support its recruitment efforts, and ultimately inform and inspire the next generation of prospective students. 

As a member of the Market Insight team, you will help to enable evidence-based decision-making across the University, through the careful analysis, interpretation and communication of a range of sources, such as application, enrolment, and labour market data. You will play an active and pivotal role in helping to shape the University's course portfolio as part of an ongoing strategic project. You will also respond to a variety of insight-related requests from across the organisation as required.

This role will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, Director of Marketing, and key colleagues across the academic Schools to deliver engaging and impactful insight. 

About you:

You will have demonstrable experience in planning and executing projects involving complex and varied sources of quantitative data, with a track record of generating actionable insights that result in effective change. You will have a curious mind, an ability to interpret a brief and devise an appropriate solution, with a meticulous eye for detail. This is a collaborative role, so you will be comfortable in engaging with key colleagues and stakeholders to help achieve your objectives. You will also be be able to convey your output in a clear, concise and captivating manner. Applicants will need to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent or significant relevant professional experience. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. The role is based at our Preston campus. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.