Data Support Analyst

ARU; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A global university in Cambridge is seeking a Data Support Analyst to join their Business Intelligence Service. The role involves utilizing data to provide insights supporting decision-making. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities, experience with data modeling, and a relevant degree. This part-time position offers flexibility to work from home and includes various benefits such as generous holiday entitlement and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in using a range of analytical tools and advanced techniques.
• Confidence working with large data sets.
• Strong eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to derive insights.
• Support preparation and presentation of data analysis reports.
• Inform decision-making to help the University achieve strategic priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

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Data Support Analyst

Job Category: Administrative

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part time

Salary: From £30,000 to £30,000, Other £24,000 p.a. pro rata

Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge

Faculty/Prof Service: Strategic Planning and Performance

Closing Date: 05/08

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Documents:

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• Document 2 (PDF, 7kb)

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research that tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England, and among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst with the required skills and experience to join the Business Intelligence Service within the Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate. Reporting to a Data Insight Manager, you will utilize qualitative and quantitative data, applying appropriate analytical tools and techniques to derive meaningful and actionable insights that inform decision-making, helping the University achieve its strategic priorities. You will support the preparation and presentation of data analysis reports and recommendations for various audiences.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking a part-time role (4 days, 29.6 hours a week with flexibility to work 2-3 days from home) with strong analytical and data modelling skills, as well as a keen eye for detail. Confidence working with large data sets is essential. A background in Higher Education is not required for this role.

The role requires excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, alongside proactivity, resilience, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.

With a relevant degree or professional qualification, you will have experience in using a range of tools and advanced techniques, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Find out more about the role and application process.

We offer an agile working culture and a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme, and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.

We have a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.