Higher Education Statistics Agency

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA ) is looking for a talented Trainer to join our team based in Cheltenham or the option to work remotely is also available. This is a full-time, permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,588 - £30,000 dependant on skills and experience. The Trainer role: The Training team delivers training services to all aspects of the data journey: from collection and submission through to analysis and interrogation. The Agency's training programme typically delivers upwards of 60 separate training outputs involving a total of some 3000 learners a year and is delivered through both formal and interactive settings (live and digital) to audiences of varying sizes and expertise. About Us: We are HESA, the UK's body of expertise for data and analysis about universities and colleges. Our mission is to advance education by promoting deeper understanding of the value that higher education delivers to individual students, wider society and the economy. Our data and insights are used to determine university funding, shape higher education policy, support student choice and drive enhancement to the quality and effectiveness of higher education. We work to the highest standards in an education sector that leads the world. This is a time of great change in the UK higher education sector, and consequently for HESA, as we take a central role in supporting significant changes in policy and regulation that seek to further enhance student experiences and outcomes. What will you be doing as our Trainer: You will be working in a challenging and rewarding environment to assist in the successful delivery of the training function. You will be required to develop and deliver both live and web-based training programmes. The role also involves generating training materials, preparing the learning environment, and delivering training presentations on HESA data and systems. The role entails travel within the UK and overnight stays. What we're looking for in our Trainer: Educated to degree level and/or have relevant work experience Good computer skills in MS office will be essential Experience of training design and delivery and an understanding of the training cycle is highly desirable It would also be desirable for applicants to have some knowledge of the Higher Education sector Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate training programmes on HESA data collections and systems (and HESA related topics more broadly), in both formal and interactive settings to audiences of varying sizes Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely in writing and speech to a range of technical and non-technical audiences Ability to create and adapt the content of training packages according to the learner needs. This will include both physical and e-learning environments/packages. Use of initiative and accuracy in their work Full details of this role are on the HESA website. What can we offer you as our Trainer ? The salary range for this post is £22,588k - £30k dependent on skills and experience. We offer an attractive package with initially 25 days leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays and extra Agency shutdown at Christmas; flexible working including remote and home working options; pension scheme and occupational health support. If you are looking for a new challenge and are interested in this role please click ' apply ' today to be forwarded to our on-line recruitment portal and become our new Trainer . Application forms should be completed via our recruitment portal; It is planned that any suitable candidates will be interviewed at the earliest possible opportunity. Thank you for your interest in HESA. No Agencies please.

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA ) is looking for a Lead Policy & Research Analyst to join our team based in Cheltenham or the option to work remotely is also available. This is a full-time, permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,370 - £40,000 dependant on skills and experience. The Lead Policy and Research Analyst role: We are looking for a Lead Policy & Research Analyst to join our team to lead the mobilization of a new 'College HE' project to integrate data about Higher Education taking place in FE colleges into our main statistical outputs about students. About Us: HESA exists to support the advancement of UK higher education by collecting, analysing, and disseminating accurate and comprehensive data and statistics about the UK HE sector. Our high-quality, timely, and independent data leads to better decisions, enhanced performance, improved outcomes, and supports public trust and confidence. Our vision is to support these aims and deliver public benefit through the exceptional data and services we provide.? Our strategy is delivered through our people. Ensuring that our staff have the skills, capabilities, and tools to do their jobs effectively is therefore a key theme underpinning all our activities and objectives. This includes providing opportunities for development, learning, and progression. What will you be doing as our Lead Policy and Research Analyst: Supporting the effective management and administration of the College HE research and development project by determining and evaluating the detailed requirements for the work and advising on the necessary programme of tasks. Compiling and maintaining a shared database of literature, data sources, and knowledge about higher education policy, and undertaking investigations to enhance HESA's organisational expertise on College HE and support project delivery. Analysing the suitability of College HE data sources (including their access arrangements) to meet data improvement objectives; and contributing to the documentation, assurance, integration, classification, re-coding, and the derivation of variables. Leading the application process for obtaining College HE data from its various existing collectors across the UK and ensuring all data protection and lawful processing requirements are understood and complied with. Writing up and/or presenting findings in a range of formats suitable for different audiences, including reports, horizon scans, and blog posts, but also face-to-face audiences of varying size (or to video) adapting tone and style to suit. What we're looking for in our Lead Policy and Research Analyst: Educated to Master's degree level in a subject containing a high proportion of mixed methods social science research, or have equivalent experience and a Bachelor's degree A strong interest in the policy environment in higher education Experience of working with quantitative data and have experience of writing different types of outputs (e.g. essays, long reports, blogs etc.) Academic or professional backgrounds in any discipline will be considered We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with some familiarity with quantitative analysis and utilizing national data sources, from the social sciences, education, geography, psychology, law, or the humanities Full details of this role are on the HESA website. What can we offer you as our Lead Policy and Research Analyst ? The salary range for this post is £29,370k - £40,000k dependant on skills and experience. We offer an attractive package with initially 25 days leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays and extra Agency shutdown at Christmas; flexible working including remote and home working options; pension scheme and occupational health support. If you are looking for a new challenge and are interested in this role please click ' apply ' today to be forwarded to our on-line recruitment portal and become our new Lead Policy and Research Analyst . Application forms should be completed via our recruitment portal no later than 9:00am on Monday, 25 October 2021; it is planned that interviews will be held using MS Teams, on Wednesday, 3 November 2021. Thank you for your interest in HESA. No Agencies please.