Data Analyst

Arden University; Coventry; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a proactive Data Analyst to join our Operational Research team. This role involves delivering timely analysis of data to inform strategic decisions and improve internal processes. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing data reporting for internal and external stakeholders while working primarily in a remote arrangement with minimal office visits.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance coverage

Study any Arden course for free

Access to Perkbox benefits

Christmas closure

Golden Ticket for free Arden education

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Solid understanding of data modelling and visualization.
• Experience with digital tools like Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reporting solutions for student data.
• Enhance quality and accessibility of data reporting.
• Work closely with Strategic Operational Research Managers.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving capability

Data modelling

Data visualization

Digital competence

Education

Qualifications in Statistical, Mathematics, Computing or a related discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

22 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Employment type:Maternity Cover for 12 months

Reporting into:Strategic Operational Research Manager (Provost)

Department: Analysis, Insights & Performance

Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Employment type:Maternity Cover for 12 months

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into:Strategic Operational Research Manager (Provost)

Department: Analysis, Insights & Performance

Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

Arden’s Data Practice is our university’s centre for decision support and insight. The data professionals within our Data Practice are here to support colleagues and students in performance monitoring, insights, and analytics.

Operational Research is the discipline that applies advanced analytical capabilities to support Arden’s people in making the best possible tactical or strategic decisions. OR involves using techniques such as mathematics, statistics, and computer science to analyse complex systems and optimise their performance.

About the Role:

The Data Analyst role is part of the Operational Research team and plays a key part in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful analysis of internal and external data to inform strategic and operational decision-making. The analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing reporting solutions that address a variety of planning and reporting challenges related to student data. A key aspect of this role will be enhancing the quality and accessibility of student data reporting for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the expectations and needs of the Operational Research function.

Working closely with Strategic Operational Research Managers—who help define requirements and contextualise analysis within broader business insights—Data Analysts will contribute to building foundational analytical capability across the team. This work underpins the core mission of the Operational Research unit, which, under the guidance of the Principal Analytics team, manages the University’s reporting portfolio.

About You:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Data Analyst who has the following experience:

Essential requirements:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Solid understanding of the concepts of data modelling and visualisation
• Digital competence with experience in using core digital tools including, Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience and training with data visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI or Tableau).
• Experience of planning and progressing work within general guidelines, using initiative and judgement without recourse to seniors.

Desirable requirements:

• Qualifications in Statistical, Mathematics, Computing or a related discipline
• Experience of developing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships
• Experience of working in a Higher Education/Further Education/Regulatory environment

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, otherexcellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness,reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th June

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer tothe guidancehere.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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