Senior Data Analyst Office for Students

Office for Students; Harry Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education regulatory body in the UK seeks a talented Senior Data Analyst to shape the future of higher education through evidence-based strategies. The role involves designing analytical workflows, collaborating with stakeholders, and utilizing AI and SQL to derive insights from complex data. Competitive salary of £45,536 with benefits including a generous pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role

Flexible working options

Inclusive and diverse culture

Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience with statistical methods for data analysis.
• Competency in designing analytical workflows.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement analytical workflows.
• Use statistical modelling to generate insights.
• Collaborate with teams to meet business needs.

Skills

Strong SQL

Python

Application of artificial intelligence solutions

Data modelling

Visualisation

Version control

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Databricks

GIT

Job description

We're looking for a talented and driven Senior Data Analyst to join our data team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a data‑led organisation, helping shape the future of higher education through evidence‑based regulation and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement analytical workflows to extract meaning from complex datasets.
• Use techniques including data transformation, visualisation, statistical modelling, and data science to generate insights.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Support the development of analytical methodologies, systems, and processes.
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineering and the wider to ensure data meets business needs and is accessible via the OfS data model.
• Build and maintain self‑service data applications for internal and external users.
• Advocate for an evidence‑led culture and contribute to enhancing the organisation's data capability.

Working Arrangements

At the OfS, we recognise that flexibility can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation‑wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week. To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working— including job share and part‑time working— is encouraged for this role.

Application Details

Application deadline: 12:00 Noon 1 December 2025
Interview will be held from 15 December 2025
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security Requirements

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Core Requirements

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• A strong communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Logical, analytical, and pragmatic in problem‑solving.
• Experienced in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiar with the modern data stack and agile working practices.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong SQL and/or Python (or equivalent language).
• Experience with application of artificial intelligence solutions, statistical methods, data modelling, cleansing, enrichment, and/or visualisation.
• Knowledge of Databricks or similar platforms.
• Understanding of GIT and version control.
• Awareness of government DDAT capability framework for data analysts.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver at pace.
• Competency in communicating and influencing across diverse audiences.

About the Office for Students

The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England. We regulate higher education on behalf of all students, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has a fulfilling experience that enriches their lives and careers. We have high ambitions and offer great opportunities to get involved in bringing that vision to life.

Compensation & Benefits

Alongside your salary of £45,536, Office for Students contributes £13,191 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%