DATA ANALYST (PROJECTION) High Wycombe, England
Buckinghamshire New University
Full Time
High Wycombe, England
27396 - 30619 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£27,396 - £30,619
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
09/04/2023
Ref No
1246
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £27,396 - £30,619
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 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.
BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
The Strategic Planning & Change directorate reports to the Vice Chancellor and is responsible for co-ordinating the University’s strategic planning function, for overseeing external data returns, and for analysing developments in Higher Education. We lead the Business Intelligence programme and work with colleagues across the institution to pre-empt and prepare for change.
We wish to recruit a data analyst who will apply their numerical skills to the prediction of student recruitment and progress. Provided with reporting tools and training, tasks will entail data interpretation and drafting of weekly summary reports, as well as the presentation of analysis. Projection of recruitment and student progress is crucial to the University’s plans for growth and the post-holder will build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
The ideal applicant will have completed a first degree in a discipline with substantial mathematical content.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
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 Matt Hiely-Rayner at [email protected].
All applications are to be made in full and online.
Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 9 April 2023
Interview Date: 14 April 2023
Shortlisted candidates can expect to be set a short exercise for completion prior to an interview. During the interview, candidates will be asked to present their findings and the approaches they employed. This will be followed by standard interview questions.
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.
At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
We welcome applicants who need flexibility within their working lives, offering hybrid working and the option to work irregular hours.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Data Analyst (projection)
Faculty/Directorate: Strategic Planning & Change
Grade: E
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: 37
Responsible to: Director of Strategic Planning & Change
Responsible for: N/A
Job Purpose:
This is a developmental role within the business intelligence programme and the University will invest heavily in the right candidate. You will be trained in the usage of data visualisation tools and in the use of tools for building predictive models. There will be opportunities for progress within the business intelligence programme and all data analysts will be supported in their preparation to apply for permanent roles as Business Intelligence Specialists.
Provided with appropriate data from the business intelligence programme, you will report upon current levels of student activity and predict future activity, helping the university to set and manage appropriate targets and monitor progress towards them.
Equipped with tools for reporting and predicting admissions activity and student enrolments, you will operate and maintain a regular routine of analysis and reporting. In time, you will develop these systems further in order to improve their accuracy and the extent to which they satisfy stakeholder needs.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- Develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in admissions and report on application statistics.
- Analyse patterns of enquiries and admissions to identify bottlenecks, improve predictions and enhance conversion.
- Within the broader strategic planning cycle that is operated by the Directorate, manage recruitment targets and expectations.
- Manage adjustments to recruitment targets and project expected enrolments against these, developing alert systems in the event of potential shortfalls.
- Operate the student number planning tool, adding future recruitment targets to expectations of how current students will progress in order to project future student populations and income. Develop the accuracy and breadth of this tool.
- Develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in finance and produce different scenarios on demand. Assist finance with modelling and costing of activity.
- Develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in marketing and student recruitment to assist with analysis of feeder institutions and likely future demand. Develop new means of analysing opportunities for portfolio development.
- Interpret the results of models that project student activity and convey the implications around the University, using reports, briefings and soundbites to reach a variety of audiences
- Contribute to the development of the business intelligence programme, specifying data requirements and contributing to the design of systems and conventions
- Advocate the business intelligence programme, participating in events and encouraging colleagues to make use of the information available. Presenting your own data visualisations and the visualisations of the directorate to colleagues in other areas of the university.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
E – Essential D = Desirable A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
E / D
Means of Testing
Educated to degree level in a numeric discipline such as mathematics or computer science
E
A
Educated to masters level in a numeric discipline such as mathematics or computer science
D
A
Specific education in time series modelling
D
A
Knowledge & Experience
E / D
Experience of analysing complex matters and communicating findings
E
A/I
Knowledge of one or more programming languages and software
E
A/I
Knowledge of or experience in using statistical methods
E
A/I
Design, management and analysis of large and complex data sets
E
A/I
Researching complex issues and reporting on findings
E
A/I
Experience of working successfully in a team
D
A/I
Experience of working towards and delivering to a timescale
E
A/I
Experience of customer service and communicating at all levels
E
A/I
Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
D
A/I
Experience of using a data visualisation tool
D
A/I
The Internal and External reporting and information requirements of a University
D
A/I
Project Management related experience
D
A/I
Skills
E / D
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
E
A/I
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
E
A/I
Ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly on own initiative
E
A/I
Ability to work as part of a team
D
A/I
Ability to work under pressure
E
A/I
Ability to explain complex information and analysis to non-experts
E
A/I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
E
A/I
Special Requirements
E / D
Willingness and ability to work at offsite locations
E
I
Flexible approach to work
E
I
Commitment to the strategic goals of the University
E
I
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
