Senior Data Analyst

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; Hybride; GBP 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Relocation scheme

Training and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Oxford Brookes University is a forward-thinking institution in Oxford. A Senior Data Analyst will produce high-quality analysis to inform equality of opportunity initiatives and support decision-making across the university.

You will work with the Performance Analysis and Modelling Manager to inform strategy, reporting and management information for access and participation initiatives, with opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a subject with numerical and analytical content.
• Extensive experience in advanced quantitative data analysis and modelling; handling complex datasets.
• Proven ability to present results, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Experience managing ad hoc projects.
• Ability to undertake statistical analysis and explain implications clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills with statistics, spreadsheets and presentations (SPSS, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsabilités

• Analyse student data and trends to understand access by underrepresented groups.
• Produce reports and forecasts to support decisions on recruitment, success and progression.
• Provide expert advice on performance measures and sector developments.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Statistics

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Ad hoc projects

Excel

SPSS

PowerPoint

Formation

Degree or equivalent in numerical/analytical subject

Outils

SPSS

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

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.

The role

Based at our Headington campus and reporting to the Performance Analysis and Modelling Manager, the Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for producing high-quality analysis that will directly inform activity related to improving equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access, succeed in and progress from higher education.

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 a strong background in statistics and the analysis and reporting of data, and with an ability to effectively communicate findings and make recommendations to a range of stakeholders. Experience of working in higher education, particularly in relation to access and participation datasets would be advantageous but not essential.

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.

What will I be doing?

• Analyse student data and trends to help the University understand how underrepresented groups access, experience and succeed in higher education, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Produce reports, insights and forecasts that support decision‑making and help shape activities to improve student recruitment, success and progression.
• Provide expert advice on performance measures and sector developments, helping colleagues understand key metrics, benchmarks and policy changes related to access and participation.

What skills do I need?

• Degree or equivalent in a subject with numerical and analytical content.
• Substantial experience of a wide range of advanced quantitative data analysis and of using statistical and other modelling techniques; 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
• Strong, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to convey complex information to non-experts.
• Excellent IT skills, with particular emphasis on statistics, 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.

About the location

Based at our , 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.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of 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 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

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.