Data and Insights Executive

Job Title: Data and Insights Executive Reporting To: Head of Insights and Planning (0.6FTE) and Programme Manager (0.4FTE) Location: St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 School (or department): Insights and Planning Office Contract type/duration: 12 month - Full time RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission "To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health". We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the "Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024" at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World university Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well- being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. About the Insights and Planning Office: The Insights and Planning Office (IPO) is responsible for embedding traditional institutional research activities (data governance and analytics) within the organisation and the strategic development, communication and co-ordination of RCSI's approach to institutional performance and metrics. The IPO works collaboratively across the institution to provide strategically relevant information and analysis to enable evidence based senior management decision-making that aligns institutional strategy with opportunities to enhance performance. A core objective and focus of the IPO within the current RCSI strategy "Innovating for a Healthier Future - RCSI Strategy 2023-2027, is to co-ordinate institutional plans to enhance RCSI's international research and teaching reputation, develop international partnerships and deliver multiple milestones to support sustainability, climate health and UNSDG activities in education, research and engagement. Role Purpose: The Data and Insights Executive will join a small, vibrant and dynamic team to support an of projects. Specific duties of the role: Support the annual data collection and submission process for relevant league tables e.g. Times Higher Impact Ranking Support the annual reporting process for rankings and reputation to internal and external stakeholders; Conduct regular analysis on research performance and benchmarking to inform strategy and business development initiatives; Support a range of projects relating to Green Surgery, Sustainability, Climate Health sand United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in education, research and healthcare settings; Support responsible metrics and open science initiatives aligned with RCSIs commitment to CoARA - Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment; Support and improve RCSI's annual departmental metric reporting process; Convene and co-ordinate relevant working groups; Support data collection, data integrity and reporting for the international engagement CRM system Support projects relating to the implementation and ongoing development of the Mi-RCSI Data Hub Clearly and concisely gather, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative information to support strategic decision making; Support the ongoing management of IPO initiatives relating to data, institutional performance and metrics; Support the day-to-day operations of the IPO and provide cover for colleagues where applicable; Develop and continuously improve management information and reports Convene and manage meetings Perform other related duties as required. Person Specification: The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics: Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline e.g. science, business, management, social science. Experience working with data and data analysis/visualisation tools (e.g. advanced Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Dynamics) Possess broad and diverse competencies & skills enabling contribution to relevant projects and tasks involving creative content development, event management, social media platforms, publication production and marketing/advertising A broad knowledge of the higher education, scientific/clinical research and healthcare landscape; Demonstrable project management skills with the capacity to organise and complete multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Proficient in database and CRM technologies (Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar). Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to empathise and listen. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and a demonstrable ability to translate complex (i.e. medical, scientific) information into engaging and compelling content; Ability to deliver results independently while also working collaboratively with staff at all levels across RCSI; A motivated, flexible, self-starter with the ability to operate at a strategic level; A demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you. Application Process: All applications for this post must be made through the career's page Employee Benefits RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee: Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave 7% Employer pension contribution Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe Free eye test and annual flu vaccination TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ' Competitively priced café and restaurant Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events