Data Analyst

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Sick pay

Health benefits

Long service awards

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a Data Analyst based at Accrington and Rossendale College to drive strategic decision‑making using data insights, forecasting and reporting with Power BI, SQL and Excel. The role may involve travel across sites.

You will turn complex learner, curriculum and performance data into dashboards, develop automated reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with MIS, finance and curriculum teams to improve data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI and analytical tools; experience with large datasets.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communicator and cross-team collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex learner, curriculum, funding and performance data into insights, dashboards and reports.
• Develop and maintain automated reporting using Power BI, Excel and SQL.
• Support budgeting and forecasting through data modelling and scenario planning.
• Collaborate with curriculum, MIS, finance and quality teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Identify risks and opportunities to strengthen data governance and BI capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Data Analyst
Salary: Up to 35626.51 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 3 September 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is made up of three merged colleges: Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The Group is a beacon for teaching and learning excellence. It is an innovative provider; a research hub for teaching and learning, with a clear ambition to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for learners.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Data Analyst.

Make a real impact on strategic decision-making by providing the data insights, forecasting and analysis that help shape the Group's curriculum, performance and future direction.

Work with cutting-edge data and reporting tools, including Power BI, SQL and advanced Excel, while helping to develop innovative reporting and analytical solutions.

Enjoy a varied and influential role, working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams, MIS and finance colleagues across all areas of provision.

Drive continuous improvement across the organisation, identifying trends, opportunities and risks while helping to strengthen data quality, governance and business intelligence capabilities.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington and Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

Turn complex learner, curriculum, funding and performance data into meaningful insights, dashboards and reports that support decision-making across the Group.

Develop and maintain automated reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI, Excel and SQL to improve efficiency and data accessibility.

Support curriculum planning, budgeting and forecasting through data modelling, trend analysis and scenario planning.

Work closely with curriculum, MIS, finance and quality teams to ensure data accuracy, identify risks and trends, and provide expert analytical support across the organisation.

What We Are Looking For:

• An experienced data professional with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI and analytical tools, with experience of working with large datasets and developing impactful reports and dashboards.
• A highly organised and detail-focused individual who can validate, reconcile and interpret data accurately while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• An excellent communicator who can work collaboratively across teams, explain complex information to non-technical audiences and build strong working relationships at all levels.

What We Offer in Return:

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and closure days, and including a two-week closure over the Christmas period.
• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.