We're hiring Data Assistants with language skills
Are you interested in being part of our Impact 2025 Rankings?
THE Data Insights
The World University Insights Ltd, publisher of Times Higher Education, is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every content across the world. As the company behind the world’s most influential university rankings, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help achieve their strategic goals.
What are we looking for?
We have a number of vacancies available for temporary engagement as a Data Assistant in our Data department. We are looking for recent graduates seeking an entry level role that offers an amazing opportunity to gain insightful and developmental experience in a data environment within our expert team.
For further information on our previous rankings -
THE Impact Rankings 2024
For insights into our methodologies for 2025 - THE’s Impact Rankings 2025 Masterclass | Times Higher Education (THE)
Job FAQs
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The start date is 4th November 2024 and the initial contract will be until 31st January 2025.
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Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (35 hours per week) although there may need to be some flexibility for starting earlier or later based on different time zones. There will not be any overtime in this role.
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You will need to attend our Holborn office 2 days per week during your training period after which point it will be just 1 day per week with the remainder working remotely.
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Holiday is accrued based on hours worked, you will accrue around 4.25 hours per week from working 35 hours per week.
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You will be paid in arrears with your first payment in December, payments are made on 6th month. In order for our payroll team to accurately pay you, you will need to submit weekly timesheets which our Payroll Manager will then receive for processing.
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Initially, as part of your application you will need to undertake an attention to detail assessment. If you are then successful you will need to complete a short data validation test. Having successfully progressed through this, you would then be invited to an in-person interview.
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Smart casual will be fine.
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The office will be closed on week commencing 23rd December (return Monday 30th December), this period will be unpaid leave unless you decide to use your accrued leave as holiday.
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Our IT Team will make arrangements for your equipment whether this is sent to your home address or it can be collected from the office should you be attending on your first day.
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Please feel free to reach out to either our Talent Acquisition Manager - Sandra.Lim@timeshighereducation.com or our People Co-ordinator -Careers@timeshighereducation.com for support and guidance.
Times Higher Education Data Coverage
Participating Countries (Global Academic Reputation Survey)
Participating Universities
Quality Data Points
Global Metrics
Academic Contacts
Academic Papers
Highly Commended Data Leader of the year - British Data Awards 2024
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Our Chief Data Officer, Duncan Ross, has been recognised with a Highly Commended Award as a Data Leader of the Year in the British Data Awards. Duncan Ross, a visionary in the field of data utilisation for education and not-for-profit sectors, has made remarkable strides in harnessing the power of data to drive social change.
