Data Analyst (Insights and Analysis)

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK seeks a proactive Data Analyst for their Planning and Performance Department. The successful candidate will analyze key business data, develop dashboards, and support senior leaders through insightful reporting. Applicants should hold a degree in a numerate field, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience with tools like Excel, Tableau, and SQL. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a salary ranging from £38,050 to £44,131 per annum and includes a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous pension

Annual leave provision (40 days)

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate subject preferred.
• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills required.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and reporting on key business data.
• Support senior leaders with insightful reports.
• Develop data visualisations and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualisation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

SQL experience

Education

Degree in a numerate subject

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Department: Financial Planning and Reporting

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £38,050 to £44,131 per annum (Fixed Term – 2 Years)

Post Type: Full Time

Release Date: 21 November 2025

Closing Date: 23:59 hours GMT on Sunday 14 December 2025

Reference: F125007

The full-time starting salary is normally £38,050.00 per annum, with progression available to £44,131.00 per annum.

Grade: F

Fixed Term: 2 Years

We are looking for a talented and proactive Data Analyst (Insight and Analysis) to join our Planning and Performance Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and reporting on key business data, performance trends, and KPIs across the University.
• Support senior leaders, including the Dean of Students, Dean of Academic Performance, and Directors of School Operations, through insightful reports and dashboards.
• Develop data visualisations, dashboards, and performance monitoring tools that inform strategic decisions and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to projects involving learning analytics, academic performance, student outcomes, and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure high-quality, consistent data interpretation and use.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree (preferably in a numerate subject).
• Has strong analytical and data visualisation skills, with experience using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Communicates complex data clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience of extracting and transforming data with SQL.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with the R programming language and/or the SITS student record system.
• A collaborative approach to cross-departmental working and problem-solving.
• This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and performance improvement across one of the UK’s most dynamic universities.

Benefits

We offer a generous pension and annual leave provision (40 days including statutory holidays), family‑friendly policies, and state‑of‑the‑art campus facilities.

We also operate a hybrid working model that allows staff to combine on‑site and remote working where appropriate, dependent on work duties.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations.