We're hiring Data Assistants with language skills
Are you interested in being part of our Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026?
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 team. We are looking for proactive individuals 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 -
University Impact Rankings 2025 | Times Higher Education (THE)
For insights into our methodologies for 2025 -
Impact Rankings 2025: methodology explained
Job FAQs
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The start date is 3rd November 2025 and will run until 30th January 2026.
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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 complete an attention to detail assessment. If you are then successful you will need to complete a short aptitude test. Having progressed through this, you would then be invited to our office, where you will be asked to complete a short communications test, before meeting the panel for a formal interview.
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Smart casual will be fine.
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The office will be closed the week of 22 December, returning Monday 29 December. You won’t be paid for the week we are closed unless you decide to use your accrued leave as holiday.
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No, expenses for lunch and travel to and from the office cannot be claimed.
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Our IT Team will make arrangements for a laptop to be provided. This is expected to be collected from the office while attending on your first day.
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Please feel free to reach out to either our People Partner -Velieda.Kilcullen@timeshighereducation.com or our People Advisor - Niall.Runswick@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