Strategic BI Analyst: REF Data & Insights (Hybrid)

Lancaster University; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Strategic Planner – Data Analysis (REF) to join the Planning and Analytics team on a full-time, fixed-term basis with hybrid working. The role focuses on data modelling, analysis and delivering dashboards to support REF2029 and university research priorities.

You will develop user-focused insights and maintain BI dashboards, with expertise in Tableau and ETL tools. Strong communication and collaboration across faculties are essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in BI, analytics and reporting essential.
• Experience in developing user-focused analytics solutions and dashboards.
• Experience with higher education data a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide data modelling, analysis and insight to support REF submission.
• Develop and maintain critical dashboards and reports for the BI programme.
• Develop user-focused, benchmarked insights and evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Data modelling

Reporting

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Lancaster University is seeking a Strategic Planner – Data Analysis (REF) to join the Planning and Analytics team on a full-time, fixed-term basis with hybrid working. The role focuses on data modelling, analysis and delivering dashboards to support REF2029 and university research priorities.

You will develop user-focused insights and maintain BI dashboards, with expertise in Tableau and ETL tools. Strong communication and collaboration across faculties are essential.