Overview
Data Reporting and Digital Support Placement (0098-26) – Derby, DE22 1GB
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
We are right at the heart of the issues and challenges that matter – to our city, our region, to business, industry and our communities and society in general. Investing in our future, partnering with sector-leading businesses to drive innovation and create a collaborative environment where research has real impact and graduate talent can flourish.
Our Business Engagement and Employability Team focuses on how the University interacts with industry in three key areas: support for our students and graduates to develop and successfully reach their aspirations, linking business to academics and research students to assist with research, knowledge exchange and consultancy, and the provision of skills that are relevant to industry, whether through courses, apprenticeships, CPD or further training.
Careers and Employability Service
The Careers and Employment Service support University of Derby students with reaching their career ambitions. We are dedicated to helping students gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to achieve a positive Graduate Outcome through in-curriculum delivery, tailored appointments, digital resources, on-campus events and industry connections. We are available to all students from the first day of their university journey, up to three years post-graduation.
As an Applied University, real-world learning is embedded across all programmes. The Careers and Employment Service encourage and supports students to secure further industry experience from internships and placements to boost their employability and career prospects. We provide guidance to academics on impactful employability activity and curriculum delivery.
The Team works closely with the wider Business Engagement and Employability Team to create valuable student development and recruitment opportunities with a diverse range of local, national, and global industry partners.
About the Role
To work within the Careers and Employment Service (CES) collating and analysing service data, student and graduate feedback, labour market intelligence, producing relevant reports and supporting digital marketing activities. This role is ideal for an undergraduate looking for hands-on experience in data analysis and marketing performance reporting within a higher education environment.
The role includes working with CES colleagues to record, report interactions and activity, producing reports with full analysis to understand the impact of the activity. You will report into the monthly CES reporting to provide an overview of activity and shape the ongoing offer for students and graduates. This role will be part of the student / graduate pool within the Careers and Employment Service, working in our student facing spaces, offering first point of contact support and signposting.
In this placement, you will gain hands‑on experience in data analysis and digital marketing within a large and dynamic organisation. You will have the opportunity to work with CRM systems, reporting tools, analytics platforms, and digital campaign processes, building practical skills that are directly relevant to modern data‑driven environments. Throughout the year, you will benefit from training, development opportunities, and mentoring from experienced professionals who will support your growth. This placement will provide valuable experience that strengthens your employability and prepares you for future roles in marketing, digital, or data‑focused career paths.
Please note, this role is only available to University of Derby second year undergraduate students who start their academic year in September.
Students who are studying on a Student Visa will NOT be eligible to apply for this post unless a placement year is a mandatory stipulation of the course.
This role is a fixed term contract for 10 months.
About You
You will be a University of Derby second‑year undergraduate student with experience in administration, working with data, and producing clear written reports. You bring strong organisation skills, a methodical approach to managing competing priorities, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
You will have excellent communication and active listening skills, enabling you to engage effectively with students, recent graduates, and staff. You are comfortable following established procedures and demonstrate an understanding of data compliance requirements, including GDPR.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
- Discounted onsite gym
- Cycle to Work scheme
- A flexible working environment
- A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Leanne Sharratt, Student and Graduate Outcomes Manager via l.sharratt@derby.ac.uk.
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026
Area: Administrative Support
Salary: £25,045 to £25,421 per annum
(for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £29,234 per annum)
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
