Data Analyst (fixed-term) (KD13022)

About the role

This exciting opportunity at the Brunel Centre involves a new Data Analyst joining a ground-breaking initiative at the forefront of regional economic research and development. 

Embedded in a collaborative partnership between UWE Bristol, the University of Bath, and Futures West, and funded by the Research England RED Fund, the Brunel Centre will serve as a vital hub for economic data, research, knowledge exchange and policy innovation.

You will work as a Data Analyst in the Brunel Centre team to generate real-time and long-term insights on critical economic challenges for the West of England. A major part of your work will be to help design, develop and maintain a new, cutting-edge, publicly-accessible Data Hub and Observatory for the region’s economy. 

Your role includes building and maintaining a modern Data Hub for the region's economy. You will:

identify, collect and migrate data from a range of economic, social and environmental data sources manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data, and manipulate and link different data setsapply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of spatial data mapping tools)summarise and present data in different formatscontribute data analysis to a variety of research projectsAbout you

We are looking for a dynamic data analyst with a passion for applying data analytical tools and techniques to understand complex economic issues. 

You will hold a degree and postgraduate qualification in data science, mathematics, economics, or a related disciplinary field utilising statistics and advanced quantitative methods.

You will be proficient in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel and SQL, programming languages like Python and R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. You will have knowledge and experience in data storage and management. 

You thrive in collaborative environments and have the communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences. 

Further information

This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week), fixed-term basis, with an expected end date of 30/05/2028.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre (lm2977@bath.ac.uk), or Sarath Kizhakkoott (sk3626@bath.ac.uk); however, please ensure that your application is submitted through the university website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 19 Oct 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049