Performance Analysis and Modelling Analyst

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Training & development

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University seeks a Performance Analysis and Modelling Analyst to deliver high-quality data analysis for student outcomes, experience and access. You will work with large datasets, produce reports for senior decision-makers and support strategic planning.

Based at Headington with hybrid 1–2 days on campus, you will join the Modelling, Analysis and Resource Planning team and contribute to forecasting, data quality and management information provision across the university.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a subject with numerical and analytical content.
• Substantial experience of quantitative data analysis including handling and interpreting complex datasets.
• Proven experience of presenting results, drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
• Experience of managing ad hoc projects.
• Evidence of ability to undertake statistical analysis and to communicate implications clearly.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analyses visually and verbally.
• Excellent IT skills with databases and spreadsheet packages; SPSS, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; strong self-organisation to manage several projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret University data to produce insights, reports and management information.
• Work with large datasets and information systems, extracting and presenting data clearly.
• Support senior leaders with high-quality analysis for planning and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Modelling, Analysis and Resource Planning team to inform decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Big data handling

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in numerical/analytical field

Tools

SPSS

Databases

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the Performance Analysis and Modelling Manager, the Performance Analysis and Modelling Analyst will be responsible for producing high-quality analysis for a number of key areas including student outcomes, student experience, and access and participation. The post holder will work closely with the Performance Analysis and Modelling Manager to support the production of analysis and management information that informs senior decision-making and supports the University's strategic objectives. We are seeking a skilled analyst with experience in data analysis, research, or business intelligence, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders. The post is available immediately. It is a full-time post but can also be offered part-time at no less than 0.8 FTE. About the team You will join the Modelling, Analysis and Resource Planning team within Strategic Change and Planning, part of the Academic and Student Administration Directorate. The team is responsible for reporting, analysing, forecasting and modelling a wide range of data relating to student numbers, outcomes and associated metrics. The wider division provides impartial evidence, analysis and planning expertise to support strategic decision-making and change across the University, spanning business intelligence and analytics, modelling and forecasting, market intelligence, strategic planning, statutory returns and oversight of strategic change initiatives. The immediate team is small, supportive and enthusiastic, and you can expect to receive training, mentoring and opportunities for professional development. Based at our Headington campus, you'll experience the vibrant campus atmosphere and benefit from our modern office environment. The campus is one mile from the centre of Oxford and is served by regular public transport. The role will be hybrid and we expect this role is likely to require 1-2 days on campus per week.

• Analyse and interpret University data to produce meaningful insights, reports and management information that support strategic planning and informed decision-making
• Work with large datasets and information systems, extracting, validating and presenting data in a clear, accurate and customer-focused way to meet a range of business needs
• Support senior leaders and key University groups by preparing high-quality analysis, reports and evidence that inform planning, performance monitoring and strategic discussions
• Degree or equivalent in a subject with numerical and analytical content
• Substantial experience of quantitative data analysis including handling and interpreting complex datasets
• Proven experience of presenting results, drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Experience of managing ad hoc projects
• Evidence of ability to undertake statistical analysis, facilitate its interpretation and enable others to understand its implications and relevance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analyses in an effective form both visually and verbally
• Excellent IT skills, with particular emphasis on databases and spreadsheet packages and presentations e.g. SPSS, advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong self-organisation skills, including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

Location: Oxford. Contract: Permanent, Part-time.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an internal advert and is open to current Oxford Brookes University staff only.

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on providing high-quality teaching and delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: "shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new, and excelling in education and research." Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive. In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year). We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly. We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline. We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team. In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages)
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion