Data Analyst, Full time 1.0 FTE - Remote

Our Home Working Community

We are excited to pilot our home working community in 2025, expanding our talent pool across the UK and Ireland to include a more diverse and varied body of staff. These roles are fully remote, with staff attending our main campus on key dates only with reasonable travel and accommodation provided. Further information is included in the benefits guide below.

The Role

The University of Roehampton Professional Services Limited is recruiting to the role of Data Analyst to join our Planning & Strategic Projects Team. The appointee will work closely with the Data Quality & Returns Manager on strategically important areas of University business, using their strong analytical skills to compile and quality assure data for the University’s statutory returns to Government organisations and to ensue data quality across the University. The Data Analyst will also work within the wider Planning team, a team central to the University’s decision-making processes, on the production of business intelligence, management reports and to create key performance indicator reports.

Key responsibilities will include;

1. To work with the Data Quality & Returns Manager on the preparation and co-ordination of timely and accurate statutory student data returns to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the Office for Students (OfS), NHS England (NHSE), and the Department for Education (DfE).
2. To support the Data Quality & Returns Manager with the audit of statutory returns to ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
3. To use a range of IT software, such as Excel, in conjunction with our student record system in order to manage student data.
4. To undertake analysis and reporting of complex data throughout the University and, where appropriate, presenting to this to relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

1. Statistical Analysis: Proven ability to apply statistical techniques and interpret complex data sets to extract meaningful insights.
2. IT Proficiency: Excellent IT skills, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
3. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both within the University and with external stakeholders.
4. Data Management: Competence in handling and managing large volumes of data accurately and efficiently.

Our full range of benefits for RPSL staff are available here

The closing date for completed applications is 23 June 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on 7 July 2025

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close applications and commence interviews prior to the dates noted above subject to the responses received.

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