Data Analyst

Luminate; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

CPD opportunities

Family friendly policies

Discounted onsite spa and gym

Travel discounts

Job summary

Leeds City College is recruiting a Data Analyst in the Quality of Education team. You will manage data from collection and preparation through to analysis and reporting, create dashboards, identify trends and provide insights to support decision-making, while ensuring data accuracy and governance.

If you do not already hold a Level 4 or higher data qualification, you will complete a Level 4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Level 3 qualification or above.
• Experience using IT systems and MS Office.
• Experience analysing data to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand reporting and data requirements with stakeholders.
• Collect, cleanse and manage data from multiple sources ensuring accuracy.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor performance, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse and interpret data trends, providing insights and recommendations.
• Present findings while maintaining confidentiality and data standards.
• Provide support and guidance on Quality of Education systems and data, including routine administration and staff training.
• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training/education experience

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 qualification or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Google apps

ProSolution

ProAchieve

OneFile

Job description

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Data Analyst in the Quality of Education team. In this role you will manage data from collection and preparation through to analysis and reporting. You will create and maintain dashboards, identify trends and provide clear insights to support decision‑making, while ensuring data accuracy, governance and GDPR compliance. You will also support colleagues with data queries and deliver training to build confidence in using data systems.

If you do not already hold a Level 4 or higher data qualification, you will complete a Level 4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship as part of the role.

What You Will Do

• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements.


• Collect, cleanse and manage data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and quality.


• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor performance, risks and opportunities.


• Analyse and interpret data trends, providing clear insights and recommendations.


• Present findings to colleagues while maintaining confidentiality, GDPR and data standards.


• Provide support and guidance on Quality of Education systems and data, including routine administration and staff training.


• Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a supportive, respectful and collaborative team.

About You

• Level 2 English and Maths and a relevant Level 3 qualification or above.


• Experience using IT systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Google applications and Management Information Systems such as ProSolution, ProAchieve, or OneFile.


• Experience analysing data to identify trends and make recommendations for performance or process improvement.


• Strong analytical, mathematical and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.


• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships, manage workloads, use initiative and provide solutions, with experience in training or education desirable.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.