Space Data Analyst

London South Bank University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Holiday entitlement 26.5 days

Job summary

London South Bank University (LSBU) invites applications for a Space Data Analyst to join the Space & Workplace Team. You will collect, validate and analyse space-related data across the estate, campus and timetabling information, supporting feasibility studies and space utilisation decisions.

You will manage the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), ensure data accuracy, run reports, and create dashboards with Excel, Power BI or Tableau to inform stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with property, estates or space-related data and a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Experience using IWMS or similar property data systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection, validation and analysis of space-related data across the LSBU estate.
• Support feasibility assessments and space utilisation decisions.
• Oversee IWMS data audits and generate regular reports.

Skills

Space data experience

Data analysis

IWMS experience

Dashboard reporting

Data storytelling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we’re shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy – rooted in London.

Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group’s mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, connectivity lies at the heart of all we do.

Since 2019, LSBU Group has grown beyond its three founding institutions to form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers – united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.

We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.

Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders.

Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for us

Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.

To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution.

You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

The role

The Space Data Analyst will form a key part of the Space & Workplace Team within the LSBU Group as they assume responsibility for the collection, validation and analysis of a wide range of data relating to the estate portfolio. The data will range from campus level information, individual space information, timetabling data, access control data and more.

The post holder will work closely with the wider Space & Workplace Team to support feasibility assessments of future projects, provide an evidence-based view to aid strategic decisions and make recommendations on how to achieve greater utilisation of space across the LSBU Group estate portfolio.

In addition, the Space Data Analyst will be responsible for the management of the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and the data within. The role will require that the data within is audited on a cyclical basis to ensure validity, updated when necessary and system reports are written to allow for efficient reporting of regular requests.

What You Will Bring

• Have experience of working with property, estates, workplace or space-related data, with a strong focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Be confident analysing data from multiple sources to identify trends, explain performance and support evidence-based decisions.
• Have experience of using property data systems, ideally an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
• Be able to create clear, accessible dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent.
• Communicate complex data and insights clearly to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Be methodical, curious and collaborative, with the ability to manage priorities and continuously improve data and reporting processes.

Benefits

• As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.
• Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Head of Space and Workforce Transformation, Scott Standen - [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd August 23.59 pm.

Interview/assessment - week commencing 7th September 2026.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.