Data Analyst - Evaluation & Impact

York St John University; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a data analyst to support their Access and Participation Plan. You will analyze complex datasets to assess the impact of activities on key educational measures. Ideal candidates have a good honours degree, strong analytical skills, and experience with business intelligence tools. The role allows for agile working, with occasional on-campus meetings required. Strong communication skills are essential to present statistical findings effectively.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

On-campus courses

Relocation expenses

Qualifications

• Experience of working with large statistical data sets.
• Ability to analyse quantitative data.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyse complex datasets for APP impact assessment.
• Lead co-ordination of the Graduate Outcomes survey.
• Liaise with internal departments for data collection and analysis.

Skills

High level IT skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Good honours degree in relevant subject

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Relational databases

Job description

The Role

This role will work across Academic Schools and Professional Service Directorates, providing a data driven approach to support the cross institutional programme of work to deliver the outcomes of the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP).

You will play a lead role in compiling and analysing complex datasets in order to provide evidence to determine whether APP activities have had any impact on key measures such as access, continuation, completion, attainment or progression.

You will also take the institutional lead on the co-ordination of the Graduate Outcomes survey, liaising with internal departments and HESA to ensure accurate and timely data collection and analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

A good honours degree in a relevant subject area or significant professional experience is essential. You will have high level IT skills, including the ability to use business intelligence tools and relational databases. You will also have experience of working with large statistical data sets, analysing quantitative data, and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are key to the success of this role as you will need to work with colleagues across the University as well present and explain statistical data to non-data specialists.

Although an understanding of equality and diversity issues in higher education is desirable, this is not essential.

Place of Work

Agile – This role supports home working; however, the postholder will be expected to attend our York campus for meetings and presentations, potentially on a regular schedule.

Additional Information

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and skills test. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date - Wednesday 14 January 2026 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 10 February 2026