Data & Performance Information Analyst

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank/publicH

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated Data & Performance Information Analyst to strengthen how the Faculty uses data to support performance management and decision making at Faculty and School level, aligning with the Manchester 2035 strategy.

You will source and analyse datasets, produce KPIs, dashboards and reports for senior leaders, build stakeholder relationships, and develop scenario models for forecasting, while ensuring data governance and quality.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience in producing management information and performance reporting.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Experience of analysing, and interpreting large and complex datasets to support performance management and planning processes.
• Experience of supporting leadership teams in monitoring performance against strategic and operational priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including being able to present complex data clearly, including reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed analysis informing planning, benchmarking and performance monitoring across the Faculty and Schools.
• Source, combine and analyse diverse datasets; produce, visualise and present management information and KPI reports for senior leaders.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support data interpretation.
• Develop scenario models to support forecasting and performance tracking.
• Apply data governance, security and quality-assurance practices to ensure robust and reliable management information products.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Data & Performance Information Analyst. You will play a key role in strengthening how the Faculty uses data and insight to support effective performance management and data-driven decision making at a Faculty and School level, as well as supporting planning processes that underpin elements of the strategic performance ambitions, all of which contributes to the delivery of the University’s Manchester 2035 strategy.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying appropriate techniques to deliver detailed analysis that informs strategic and operational planning, benchmarking and performance monitoring across the Faculty and Schools.
• Using a range of IT systems and databases to source, combine and analyse diverse datasets, working creatively and with minimal supervision, to produce, visualise and present management information and KPI reports for, and to, senior leaders at both School and Faculty level.
• Building and maintaining effective professional relationships with stakeholders in the Faculty, in particular with Faculty Executive colleagues, to support with the use and interpretation of data.
• Developing and maintaining scenario models to support forecasting and performance tracking.
• Apply good data governance, security and quality-assurance practices to ensure robust and reliable management information products.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience in producing management information and performance reporting.
• Advanced skills in Excel and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Experience of analysing, and interpreting large and complex datasets to support performance management and planning processes.
• Experience of supporting leadership teams in monitoring performance against strategic and operational priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including being able to present complex data clearly, including reports and dashboards.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a Higher Education environment, ideally with performance data and management information.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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