HR Workforce Data & Insights Lead(UK Visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the University

2026 marks the University of Reading’s Centenary Year—celebrating 100 years of innovation, academic excellence, and global impact.

We are consistently ranked among the top 30 UK universities worldwide, with over 27,000 students from 160+ countries. Our award-winning green campuses reflect our strong sustainability commitments, with Whiteknights holding the Green Flag Award for 15 consecutive years. In 2025, we were recognized as Sustainable University of the Year (The Times & The Sunday Times) and ranked in the top 50 globally for impact on sustainable development (THE Impact Rankings).

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled professional to redevelop and lead the University’s workforce data and management information (MI) strategy.

This role will give you the opportunity to design, improve, and implement systems that transform how we analyze and use workforce data. By delivering clear insights, you will help managers and leaders make evidence-based decisions that support the University’s strategic goals.

You will report directly to an Assistant Director of HR and play a central role in ensuring compliance with external reporting requirements while shaping internal workforce planning and policy development.

About You

You will bring:

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear insights from complex datasets

Experience managing and submitting Higher Education workforce datasets and MI (e.g., HESA, REF, TEF)

A proven track record of developing and managing HR systems and processes in a complex organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data clearly to a wide range of audiences

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. For existing staff, this opportunity may also be available as a secondment (please discuss with your line manager before applying).

Our Commitment

The University of Reading is proud to be an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and champion LGBT+ equality. As a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2), we welcome applications for part-time, flexible, and job-share arrangements.