Data and Fund Analyst, The Careers and Enterprise Company

Guardian Jobs; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Careers and Enterprise Company seeks a Data and Fund Analyst on a fixed-term contract to enhance career education in England. This role entails managing grant processes and leveraging data to drive impactful education initiatives, aimed at transforming the lives of young people. Applicants should be passionate about data-driven social impact and ready to contribute to a mission-oriented team.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis or relevant degree required.
• Demonstrated understanding of grantmaking principles.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the grant funding cycle including fund design and evaluation.
• Maximise impact of initiatives that transform career opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance education project outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or training in numeracy/data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical software

Data visualisation software

Job description

Data and Fund Analyst, The Careers and Enterprise Company

Data and Fund Analyst, The Careers and Enterprise Company

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Fixed-term contract for 3 years

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

Fixed-term contract for 3 years

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

This role will provide support across all the Education Development Team (EDT) funding streams and to the wider organisation, including informing and delivering our approach to all stages of the grant funding cycle including:

• Fund Design
• Application& Assessment
• Contracting& Onboarding
• Delivery & Performance Management
• Evaluation
  
  
  

As a Data and Fund Analyst within our Education Development Team, you'll play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of initiatives that transform young people's career opportunities across the country. This position blends analytical expertise with relationship management, allowing you to directly influence how funding creates meaningful change in education.

You'll work on four funded programmes, both new and existing, with the opportunity to see the full lifecycle of impactful programmes, from helping design data-driven funding approaches to analysing outcomes that demonstrate real-world benefits for young people facing barriers to their progression. By collaborating with diverse stakeholders including funders, delivery partners, and education leaders, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of what works in career education while developing transferable skills in data visualisation, evaluation, and project management.

If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful social impact and seek a role where your analytical skills directly contribute to educational improvement, this position offers both professional growth and the satisfaction of making a genuine difference.

Essential criteria:

• Either relevant training/work experience within numeracy/data analysis or relevant degree
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of good grantmaking
• Previous experience in project management
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel required. Additional capabilities in statistical or data visualisation software preferred
• Experience of stakeholder or account management
• Experience working independently towards agreed deadlines
• Experience of collaborative relationship management
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Previous experience in grant fund management
• Previous experience in contract management/quality assurance systems
• Understanding of the fundamentals of data protection
  
  
  

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile?
• Why would you like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company?
  
  
  

Closing date: Midnight on Monday, 23rd June 2025.

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