Student Recruitment Services
Permanent, full time
Salary range: starting at £23,352 and rising to £27,047 per annum. It is normal to appoint at the first point of the salary scale
Closing date for applications: 4 September 2013
Description
Are you looking to develop a career in market research in higher education? There has never been a more interesting and exciting time to join this rapidly changing and expanding field.
At Sussex we are recruiting a market research professional, to play a key role in the work of the Market research team and support the wider University Marketing team. The role provides the opportunity to develop specialist research and analysis expertise from working with HE datasets.
The post-holder will conduct desk research, surveys and focus groups, and support bi-annual research such as the Acceptors and Decliners survey, as well as portfolio development research. The post-holder will work with the Senior Market Researcher and the Market Research Officer to provide market insights including analysis of applications, enrolment and economic/educational trends in key markets.
You will need a genuine interest in market research and marketing in higher education, coupled with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Experience working with large and complex datasets and excellent IT skills are essential.
Ref 270 Further particulars including person specification [PDF 66.29KB]
Essential information
Terms and conditions
Clerical and Related Staff Terms and Conditions SUMMARY [DOC 35.00KB]
Application
Application form - non-academic post [DOC 183.00KB]
Application form - non-academic post [PDF 43.84KB]
Please send completed application form by email to: profservicesrecruitment@sussex.ac.uk
When emailing your application please use the following format in the 'subject' line: post reference number / post title / your name. If you are applying for more than one post advertised by the University, please send a separate email and application form for each post. Please attach your completed application form and any other documents directly to the email rather than using a web-based upload / weblink service (e.g. SkyDrive) otherwise we may not receive your application due to incompatibility with our email software.
Or post to: Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
Applications should be received by midnight on the closing date.