EDI Data Analyst New

The Research Assistant will support the work of the Preventable Deaths Tracker (https://preventabledeathstracker.net/), an online platform that systematically collects and analyses information from medico-legal death investigations. 

The Preventable Deaths Tracker (PDT) is a relational database run on WordPress that automatically inputs coroners? Prevention of Future Deaths reports (PFDs) published in England and Wales since 2013. There are 5,681 reports published as of 22 May 2025 that are included in the database, which updates every day. The database is also being expanded to include data from Scotland.

The core mission of the PDT is to save lives by enabling learning from avoidable and premature deaths. The PDT?s areas of focus are: 

1. Surveillance: Developing methods for identifying and monitoring safety signals and trends from coroners' reports and organisational responses.
2. Tools: Creating a system for the dissemination of real-time analytics, statistics, and lessons from avoidable deaths. 
3. Practice and policy: Use discoveries and research findings to inform the practice of death investigations, reviews, and policies for death prevention. 

The primary role of the Research Assistant is to review legacy reports (i.e. since 2013), extract key variables such as age and date of death, and tag and categorise deaths to create a taxonomy for understanding the types of deaths reported by coroners. The primary responsibilities include: 

• Data entry of variables (e.g. demographics) not automatically extracted by the database tools, tagging and categorisation of reports 
• Data cleaning and database management
• Website management, including reviewing content, posting and keeping content up to date
• Training other users of the database, including verbal training sessions, writing manuals and creating video content 
• Prepare bespoke analyses of the data
• Assist with administrative tasks

Undergraduate qualification in relevant topic area, with good qualification (e.g. 2.1) or evidence of equivalent relevant experience and/or training.

1. Evidence of relevant data entry and/or database management experience
2. Evidence of relevant website experience, including use of WordPress or similar platforms.
3. Evidence of relevant quantitative or mixed methods research experience, including the analysis of data using software 
4. High computer literacy with advanced Word, Excel, and statistical software skills.
5. Ability to work independently while maintaining deadlines and completing tasks with a high attention to detail and careful record keeping 
6. Knowledge of the death investigation system in the UK and/or abroad, including inquests
7. Knowledge of morbidity and mortality classification systems, including ICD-codes

School/Department:         School of Construction, Property and Surveying

Job Title/Grade:                  Apprenticeship Skills Reviewer | EPA Success Lead / Grade 6      

Reporting to:                       Apprenticeship Team Leader 

Purpose of the post

London South Bank University offers some of London?s best courses in areas such as architecture, building services engineering, civil engineering,

construction management, quantity surveying and building surveying. All our courses are closely linked with industry and accredited by the relevant professional institutions to the

highest possible level.

Our apprenticeship offer is rapidly expanding, and we are seeking passionate and driven Skills Reviewers who are committed to working with our academics and industry partners to

develop the best Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in the sector. This particular post will sit

within the School of Construction, Property and Surveying.

The role holder will liaise with employers to support the negotiation of the apprentice?s learning needs in the workplace, and work with academics to provide coaching and support to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they will need to successfully complete their apprenticeship. Progress review meetings with each apprentice will be undertaken each quarter for the duration of their programme, often at the apprentice?s workplace so you will need to be mobile and flexible.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with extensive sector or subject knowledge, industry experience, as well as an understanding of professional development and work-based learning. They will be comfortable working independently and will have excellent organisational and time management skills.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside both the Apprenticeship Team and School academics to provide proactive and reactive vocational and educational support to apprentices throughout the apprenticeship scheme.
• Review The apprentices Skill Scan and job role to establish an assessment plan for achieving the Skills, Knowledge and behaviours both in the workplace and University activities over the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Host End Point Assessment (EPA) initial briefings at early part of the apprenticeships and during the apprenticeship. The aim of these is to ensure the employer, the apprentices and key academic colleagues fully understand the EPA process, time frames and expectations.
• Undertake regular progress review meetings with apprentices and mentors as required. These meetings will either take place at the apprentice?s workplace; the University; or via video call 
• Monitor and record apprentice progression against knowledge, skills, and behaviour standards (as well as functional skills where appropriate) and provide feedback to both the apprentice and their line manager.
• Work with academic colleagues to support the agreement of on and off job development plans with the apprentices and monitor and record progress to ensure that both the University and employer remain compliant.
• Work with the Apprenticeship Office and Teaching, Quality and Enhancement team to ensure all quality assurance requirements relevant to the educational support of an apprentice are being met.
• Ensure that all learning activity is recorded and auditable in line with funding regulations and that any University delivery, process and monitoring systems are adhered to within the agreed time limits.
• Coordinate with the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to ensure the Apprentice has good access to support materials and preparation guidance for the EPA.
• Complete any required learning and development activities required to enhance your knowledge and perform the role more effectively.
• Ensure that procedures for access to, and retention of, information within the school comply with the requirements of the University and the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Contribute to Ofsted Inspections and other Quality processes to promote best practice and Outstanding Apprenticeship provision. Work with Colleagues to plan and carryout your work in line with the Education Inspection Framework or the current equivalent.
• Commitment to all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework.
• Adhere to the policies, regulations and values of the University.

The reporting manager may request additional duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role.  Within reason, the duties and role of the post holder may be changed, after appropriate consultation, in response to changing organisational requirements.

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E = Essential, D = Desirable

A relevant qualification in one of the related areas where apprenticeship courses are offered by the School of X (D). Industry experience or professional qualifications relating to the apprenticeship discipline (D). TAQA assessors award or equivalent (D).

An understanding of the end-to-end learning journey of an apprentice (D). 

Experience of delivering work-based learning and assessment in commercial or educational contexts which are relevant to the subject area(s) (D).

Experience of coaching or mentoring (D).

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build customer / client relationships and maintain empathy with stakeholders (E).

Experience of working autonomously and managing own workload efficiently and effectively (E).

Ability to work as part of a wider team (E).

Excellent time management and organisational skills (E).

Experience with e -learning platforms and an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including the ability to produce reports (E).

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application (E).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application.

London South Bank University offers some of London?s best courses in areas such as architecture, building services engineering, civil engineering,

construction management, quantity surveying and building surveying. All our courses are closely linked with industry and accredited by the relevant professional institutions to the

highest possible level.

Our apprenticeship offer is rapidly expanding, and we are seeking passionate and driven Skills Reviewers who are committed to working with our academics and industry partners to

develop the best Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in the sector. This particular post will sit

within the School of Construction, Property and Surveying.

The role holder will liaise with employers to support the negotiation of the apprentice?s learning needs in the workplace, and work with academics to provide coaching and support to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they will need to successfully complete their apprenticeship. Progress review meetings with each apprentice will be undertaken each quarter for the duration of their programme, often at the apprentice?s workplace so you will need to be mobile and flexible.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with extensive sector or subject knowledge, industry experience, as well as an understanding of professional development and work-based learning. They will be comfortable working independently and will have excellent organisational and time management skills.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work alongside both the Apprenticeship Team and School academics to provide proactive and reactive vocational and educational support to apprentices throughout the apprenticeship scheme.

1. Review The apprentices Skill Scan and job role to establish an assessment plan for achieving the Skills, Knowledge and behaviours both in the workplace and University activities over the duration of the apprenticeship.

1. Host End Point Assessment (EPA) initial briefings at early part of the apprenticeships and during the apprenticeship. The aim of these is to ensure the employer, the apprentices and key academic colleagues fully understand the EPA process, time frames and expectations.

1. Undertake regular progress review meetings with apprentices and mentors as required. These meetings will either take place at the apprentice?s workplace; the University; or via video call 

1. Monitor and record apprentice progression against knowledge, skills, and behaviour standards (as well as functional skills where appropriate) and provide feedback to both the apprentice and their line manager.

1. Work with academic colleagues to support the agreement of on and off job development plans with the apprentices and monitor and record progress to ensure that both the University and employer remain compliant.

1. Work with the Apprenticeship Office and Teaching, Quality and Enhancement team to ensure all quality assurance requirements relevant to the educational support of an apprentice are being met.

1. Ensure that all learning activity is recorded and auditable in line with funding regulations and that any University delivery, process and monitoring systems are adhered to within the agreed time limits.

1. Coordinate with the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to ensure the Apprentice has good access to support materials and preparation guidance for the EPA.

1. Complete any required learning and development activities required to enhance your knowledge and perform the role more effectively.

1. Ensure that procedures for access to, and retention of, information within the school comply with the requirements of the University and the General Data Protection Regulation.

1. Contribute to Ofsted Inspections and other Quality processes to promote best practice and Outstanding Apprenticeship provision. Work with Colleagues to plan and carryout your work in line with the Education Inspection Framework or the current equivalent.

1. Commitment to all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework.

1. Adhere to the policies, regulations and values of the University.

n/a

E = Essential, D = Desirable

1. A relevant qualification in one of the related areas where apprenticeship courses are offered by the School of X (D). Industry experience or professional qualifications relating to the apprenticeship discipline (D). TAQA assessors award or equivalent (D).

1. An understanding of the end-to-end learning journey of an apprentice (D). 

1. Experience of delivering work-based learning and assessment in commercial or educational contexts which are relevant to the subject area(s) (D).

1. Experience of coaching or mentoring (D).

1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build customer / client relationships and maintain empathy with stakeholders (E).

1. Experience of working autonomously and managing own workload efficiently and effectively (E).

1. Ability to work as part of a wider team (E).

1. Excellent time management and organisational skills (E).

1. Experience with e -learning platforms and an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including the ability to produce reports (E).

1. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity, and its practical application (E).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.