Senior Data Analyst

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…