Senior Insight Analyst (Student Number Planning & Projection)

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

An exciting new post has been created at BNU in the Business Intelligence team. The Senior Insight Analyst (Student Number Planning and Projection) will be responsible for ensuring the University has a complete picture of student numbers at all stages of the student journey and will use modelling to project these into the future. The post holder will work with key stakeholders throughout the year to monitor progress against targets and share insights from analysis and market intelligence to inform the University’s data-driven strategy.

It is a great time to join the growing Business Intelligence team which is central to delivering reliable and timely data for decision making. The University is keen to invest in talent and the Business Intelligence programme strongly advocates innovation and growth, welcoming new ideas to improve outcomes and make best use of all resources whilst responding to the needs of stakeholders.

We are looking for an excellent problem solver with a passion for data and strong grasp of Business Intelligence systems (eg. Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) who is driven to innovate and achieve results. The post holder will ideally have a background in student number planning and being a strong communicator to non-technical audiences is essential. 

What we offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

For further information about this role please contact Benedict Watling on benedict.watling@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.  

Closing Date: 1 June 2025

Interview Date:  w/c 16 June 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

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