Senior Data Analyst

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. 

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 quantitative data analysis and of using statistical and other modelling techniques; including handling and interpreting complex datasets.
• Proven experience of presenting results, drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
• Experience of managing ad hoc projects.
• Evidence of ability to undertake statistical analysis, facilitate its interpretation and enable others to understand its implications and relevance
• Strong, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to convey complex information to non-experts.
• Excellent IT skills, with particular emphasis on statistics, spreadsheet packages and presentations e.g. SPSS, advanced Excel and PowerPoint. 

The role will be hybrid and we expect this role is likely to require 1-2 days on campus per week. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. 

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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