Full job descriptionCareers Information and Systems Assistant
Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home
Salary range £25,000 to £27,000 pa plus benefits
We are seeking someone to join our Careers and Employability team to analyse and enhance our Careers platform (Target Connect). Using data and insight, you will analyse platform performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and present recommendations that support the ongoing development of the service.
Your work will help maximise the impact of the system for students, graduates and colleagues, enabling us to better promote careers events, opportunities and wider University initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to further develop their analytical and data management skills while making a tangible difference to the student experience and supporting graduate success.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
*Develop the use and functionality of the careers platform, improving the user experience and maximizing its value to users
*Develop a suite of regular metrics and reports to inform teams and Academics of student journeys, destinations and outcomes
*Collect and analyse service usage data to identify trends and engagement and produce reports
*Ensure all systems and data use comply with University’s policies, legislation and regulations
Our main requirements:
*Degree level qualification
*Experience working with systems and/or databases
*Ability to analyse and interpret data using Excel and Power BI
*Strong presentation skills, with the ability to present data to a variety of audiences in accessible and engaging way
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.