Communications Insights Analyst – AKTP Associate

Role Overview

Salary

• The starting salary is from £33,951 on Grade E, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Working Arrangements

• The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Exeter and spend most of their time at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus.
• The role includes approximately five visits to M&C Saatchi World Services in London.
• The successful candidate is expected to work full-time.

Project Work

• Use real-world data on audience engagement to develop and test better communication messages.
• Apply analytical methods to understand how people respond to messages.
• Work with academic and industry teams on a multidisciplinary research project.
• Communicate technical findings to mixed academic and industrial audiences.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree in data science, statistics, psychology, political science, computational social science, neuroscience, marketing analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Confidence using Python, R, or equivalent analytical software.
• Experience with structured datasets, statistical analysis, reproducible workflows, and data visualisation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing research projects or contributing significantly to collaborative research.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and good research record-keeping practices.
• Willingness to travel to London and flexibility to meet project demands.

Development Opportunities

• The role includes a £150 training budget and support from company supervisors and academic staff.
• The successful applicant will develop industrial and research skills and may manage and lead a project early in their career.