Data Analyst (1 FTE, Permanent). Job in Ayr Education & Training Jobs

Ayrshire College; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Data Analyst to join its Business Intelligence and Information Systems Team. The role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong knowledge of data structures and databases, and proficiency in Microsoft Power BI. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a data analyst role, preferably in education or public sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI.
• Ability to work with large datasets and integrate data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex data into actionable insights.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence and Information Systems Team.

Skills

Data structures

Relational databases

Data warehousing

Microsoft Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Data modelling

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate

Power BI certification

Job description

Data Analyst

35 hours per week

Permanent

Ayr Campus (hybrid working and with travel to other campuses as required)

£43,672 per annum

Reference: REQ01021

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights? We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join our Business Intelligence and Information Systems Team. Reporting to the Head of Business Intelligence and Information Systems, you will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic and operational decision‑making across the College. You will be educated to a degree level in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field, with a strong knowledge of data structures, relational databases, and data warehousing. You will also be Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or Power BI certification and have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (including DAX, Power Query, and data modelling).

If you have experience of working in a data analyst role, ideally within education or the public sector, working with large datasets and integrating data from multiple sources, we want to hear from you.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact on College performance and student outcomes.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Inclusive culture that values quality, wellbeing, and diversity.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

Please refer to the person specification for further details on essential and desirable requirements.

Informal enquiries to Richard Simson, Head of Business Intelligence and Information Systems, by email.

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 30 November 2025.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit our Careers site and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team.