Data Analyst

Runshaw; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions £2,570p

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, invites applications for a Data Analyst within our Management Information team. You will turn complex data into clear insights to help college leaders make better decisions and improve learner outcomes.

The role requires strong SQL skills and experience developing reports with SSRS and Power BI, plus the ability to collaborate across departments to design and implement robust reporting and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills and experience turning data into insights.
• Experience developing reports using SSRS and Power BI.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to design and implement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex data into clear insights to support leaders.
• Develop and maintain reporting suites for management information.
• Simplify processes and reduce manual workload through automation.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

SSRS

Job description

We offer a competitive benefits package, including £2,570 p.a. in employer pension contributions

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

Due to the growth of our reporting needs, including the implementation of a new Student Record System and HR System and an expanding suite of curriculum quality dashboards, we now have a vacancy for a Data Analyst within our Management Information team. This is an ideal role for someone who is analytical and curious, and who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight that helps leaders make better decisions and improves outcomes for learners. You will also help colleagues to simplify processes and reduce manual workload. To be successful in this role, you will need strong SQL skills, experience of developing suites of reports using enterprise reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BI, and the confidence to work with colleagues across different areas to design, develop and implement processes and practices that meet our reporting needs.

Fixed term for 2 years

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Thursday 19 th November 2026

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.