Job Description
Research Analyst
Starting Salary: £24,400
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lancaster
Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday
About us
Ascentis is one of the UK’s leading educational charity groups, encompassing an awarding organisation, a provider of dyslexia intervention software and an on-line training organisation. We are proud to bring together passionate people, and this is encompassed by the strong culture within the Ascentis Group.
In this role, you will be based in our state-of-the-art new office on Lancaster Business Park. These new facilities allow Ascentis to be well placed to capitalise on new market opportunities as we look to sustain success in the UK and internationally.
The role
We are currently looking for an organised and proactive Research Analyst to join our Commercial team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, supported through work based or academic experience. As the Research Analyst, you will undertake analysis and research which will inform new business opportunities, including partnerships and collaborations, recruitment of new centres and the development of qualifications and other products. You will undertake defined research projects using the most appropriate methods and techniques with an emphasis on conducting data analysis and the evaluation and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data.
We are committed to flexible working policies on an individual basis and as an employer we invest in developing our people and are extremely proud of the internal progression of many of our talented people.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To actively support the Commercial team in delivering on strategic objectives, through undertaking quantitative and qualitative research to enable informed decision making and prioritisation.
- Produce and analyse large data sets in order to meet commercial needs.
- Support the development of project proposals and bids for funding.
- Liaise and facilitate cross-functional teams, with an emphasis on identifying opportunities for the development of qualifications and related products.
For the full Job Description, please click visit the Ascentis website at www.ascentis.co.uk/jobs
So, what are you waiting for?
If you like the sound of the role and the organisation, and you think the below attributes describe you well, then we would love to hear from you.
- Please send over a copy of your up-to-date CV and a covering letter or email stating why you feel you are suitable for the role
Benefits at Ascentis
- Up to 43 days of annual leave. 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, birthday day off, closure days gifted during the Christmas period, increased annual leave with long service and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
- Competitive pension benefits, including a salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to Informal Flexibility, allowing you to flex your working times and location where viable.
- Incremental service benefits as a family-friendly employer, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave and Pay, Sick Pay, Life Insurance, and Compassionate Leave with Pay
- Reward and recognition scheme, regular team building and communication activities.
- Access to state of the art office and break facilities, including pool table, xbox, outdoor seating, indoor herb garden, dressing room, harry potter reading room, employee library and more
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Technology purchase scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- 24-hour Employee Helpline and a proactive focus on wellbeing
Do you like the sound of Ascentis, but think your skills might suit another role?
We also have a Regional Account Manager vacancy available. Take a look at our website for more! www.ascentis.co.uk/jobs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
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