The Role
The University has a values-led Vision and Strategy which sets out an ambitious and exciting journey: to be a people focused, visibly leading university that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to advance knowledge and provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society. To achieve this vision, we recognise that our people, and our culture are critical to our success.
At the University we have a long-standing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and hold EDI as one of our core values. In line with continuing to deliver on our EDI commitments, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to join our team of EDI professionals as our Diversity Data Analyst.
Based within People Services, as Diversity Data Analyst, you will report into the Head of EDI and have responsibility for data analysis and reporting to ensure we meet our statutory reporting requirements, support our EDI charter mark submissions, and the delivery of the University’s EDI strategy.
In order to be successful you should be highly experienced in handling large data volumes, with a critical thinking, analytically tuned mindset, along with proven ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and articulate clearly the analysis of data. You should have demonstrable experience of working collaboratively across teams and departments with both expertise and attention to detail to ensure data is presented with accuracy for purposes such as strategic planning and detailed annual reporting.
For informal enquiries, please contact Zoe Hingston - Head of EDI. at,
To apply please upload a copy of your CV along with a cover letter that evidences how you meet the criteria, as outlined in person specification within job description.
The post is advertised as full-time, but we would consider reasonable requests to do the role on a part-time or job share basis.
Key Accountabilities
Carry out reporting and statistical analysis of diversity data, providing actionable insights to support University to meet its statutory EDI reporting requirements and the requirements of our EDI charter mark activities (e.g. Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter -rec).
Identify, capture and utilise diversity data to inform and evolve the University’s EDI strategy and action plans, identifying key areas of focus as they emerge.
Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on diversity data to support carrying out equality analysis, conducting data analysis on their behalf where deemed appropriate.
Work with key stakeholders to review existing practices and better understand EDI data requirements, with a view to developing a range of protocols and reports that ensure we can efficiently meet the requirements of stakeholders in a structured manner.
Work with colleagues in EDI and Organisational Development to understand EDI survey data requirements and contribute to the development and analysis of an integrated culture survey.
Ensure requests for the analysis and reporting of EDI data are done so with a high degree of accuracy and in line with information compliance protocols.
Consult with EDI Networks and wider-University community to ensure our EDI data collection categories are fully inclusive and meet the needs of both our University community and statutory reporting requirements (e.g. HESA, HMRC).
Develop and coordinate campaigns to support disclosure, and to enhance our colleague EDI data.
Where required and deemed appropriate, support the analysis and reporting of data relating to requests from the wider People Engagement and Culture section of People Services.
Working with People Services and Business Intelligence colleagues, contribute to the development of our people systems via the My NU platform, including the further development of our Colleague data dashboard.
Carry out data analysis and reporting to support sector-wide EDI benchmarking exercises.
When required, coordinate responses to requests for diversity data from external sources (e.g. Freedom of Information requests, Higher Education Statistics Agency - HESA, Universities and Colleges Employers Association - UCEA).
Assist in the delivery of training to colleagues to better understand and analyse EDI data sets.
The post will report into the Head of EDI and work closely/liaise with key senior stakeholders. The post will also work with a range of academic and Professional Services colleagues that contribute to the active progression of the overall EDI agenda and the delivery of the University’s EDI strategy.
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience of collating, analysing, and reporting on colleague and/or student diversity data.
Experience of providing relevant data advice to senior colleagues.
Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and distil important insights to inform practice.
Strong data collection and analysis skills, ability to use metrics and data to support critical thinking and service improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to engage colleagues at all levels and respond sensitively to a range of views.
Attention to detail, highly numerate and analytical.
Ability to present complex data in a manner that is appropriate to range of stakeholders with varying degrees of data literacy.
Experience of managing confidential information and a working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations requirements
In depth working knowledge and experience of using relevant software packages (e.g. Excel, SPSS) to analyse statistical data and produce management information reports (e.g. via Word).
An understanding and/or experience of analysing and reporting on diversity data in relation to EDI (e.g. Athena Swan, REC) or other appropriate charter marks would be advantageous (desirable).
Attributes and Behaviour
Evidence of passion and commitment in engendering an inclusive working environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade, convince, influence and negotiate with others to achieve results and gain support.
A self-starter who is able to identify gaps and opportunities, and be solutions focussed in relation to data collection, reporting, and analysis.
The ability to work quickly and accurately to tight deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
The ability to work on their own initiative and prioritise and forward plan workload.
A demonstrable commitment to continuous and process improvement
Ability to work autonomously as well as being a strong team player.
Evidence of excellent judgement in dealing with and responding to sensitive situations.
Knowledge and understanding of EDI legislation and good practice would be advantageous (desirable).
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28180
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