Data Analyst

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Strategic Operational Research Manager

Department: Analysis, Insights and Performance

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

The Analysis, Insights & Performance department at Arden University plays a vital role in driving data-driven decisions. By providing valuable insights, monitoring performance, and promoting innovation, the team supports the university's mission to enhance student outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

The Data Analyst role sits within the Operational Research Team and will contribute to the timely, accurate and insightful analysis of internal and other data sources to support strategic and business decision making.

You will be required to develop and implement reporting solutions for a range of internal and external planning and reporting challenges relating to student data and be responsible for the enhancement of reporting on student data to audiences, both internal and external, in line with the needs and expectations of Operational Research.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working with large and multisource datasets.
• Solid understanding of the concepts of data modelling and visualisation.
• Proven communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and management across the University.
• Experience of developing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships
• Experience and training with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power Bi or Tableau)
• Knowledge of data analytical systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of record systems and complex data sets and their varied applications.
• Awareness and understanding of developments in the use of data in the higher education/public sector for both internal and external requirements.
• Experience of business intelligence practice, including the generation of insight from data to support senior management decision-making.
• Knowledge of data governance systems.

Desirable skills /

Experience:

• Qualifications in Statistical, Mathematics, Computing or a related discipline
• Proficiency in SQL
• Proficiency in Power Apps
• Proficiency in PowerBI
• Knowledge and understanding of statutory data returns relevant to the role.
• Experience of working in a Higher Education/Further Education/Regulatory environment.

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• Simply Health plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 19th August

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