POST:Data and Planning Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST REF:

DEPARTMENT:Vice Chancellor’s Office

GRADE:4

REPORTING TO:Executive Director: Strategy and Planning

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None

JOB PURPOSE:

To work with the Executive Director: Strategy and Planning and the Strategic Analyst to enhance the way the University carries key aspects of data analysis, planning and statutory returns. This role is aimed at graduates with a desire to develop an expertise in data analysis, report writing, presenting information and project managing large statutory returns. This role will work closely with Strategic Analyst, providing accurate and meaningful information to inform strategic decision making and thereby making a positive contribution to the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the Strategic Analyst, the Executive Director: Strategy and Planning, the Vice Chancellor and her team:

Assist with the reporting of progress against the University’s Strategic Plan, including the development and maintenance of Progress and Risk Indicators.
Assist with the administration, analysis and reporting related to the annual National Student Survey, the UK Engagement Survey, and the Postgraduate Taught Engagement Survey.
Working with the Strategic Analyst, support the range of Management Information that is available to staff to inform the targeting of strategies and actions.
Assist with the project management of key statutory returns.
Help to ensure the smooth running of the planning process and accurate information that informs key decisions.
Increase the understanding of external league tables.
Assist with the compilation of the analysis of students’ entry profiles to inform the annual review of entry requirements.
Assist with the analysis of the University’s key competitors to inform marketing strategies.
Assist with the analysis of sector trends, identifying the subjects that are growing in demand and therefore informing future academic portfolio developments.
Support the activities associated with analysing and monitoring activities and resourcing related to the University’s Access Agreement.
Assist with information requests that broaden understanding of the University’s current performance on a range of issues by providing data and statistical analyses on a wide range of topics.
Assist with the maintenance and development of the Data Analysis and Intelligence System (DAISY) in Tableau so that intelligence is widely accessed across the University community.
Assist with the preparation of documentation and briefings ahead of meetings of the Vice Chancellor and her team.
Engage with sector-specific and professional networks, attending events as appropriate, to undertake professional development and build beneficial relationships.
Produce analysis, reports and presentations for senior managers.
Ensure that equality and diversity issues are integrated into University strategies and action plans.

Plus

Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained
Promote equal opportunities in the work of the department to include a commitment to the International Strategy of the University
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice, as advised
Participate in the arrangements for performance review
Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities
Ensure all University policies are implemented within the remit of this post

HEALTH & SAFETY

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work, members of staff must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST TITLE:Data and Planning Analyst

SCHOOL/ DEPARTMENT: Vice Chancellor’s Office

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively.

REQUIREMENTS
The postholder must be able to demonstrate: / ESSENTIAL (E)
DESIRABLE (D) / MEASURED BY:
A Application form
I Interview
T/P Test/Presentation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
(Academic, vocational/professional and other training)
A good honours degree in a relevant subject area or significant professional experience. / E / A
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
(e.g. report writing, office experience, Microsoft office)
Interest in working with large statistical data sets
Some experience of analysing quantitative data
Awareness of the importance of good data visualisation
Awareness of Key Performance Indicators / E
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SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
(e.g. communication, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, team player, reliable)
High level IT skills
Ability to use Microsoft Excel
Ability to use Tableau Desktop software
Understanding of and ability to use relational databases
Ability to present statistical data in a format that is clear and meaningful to non-data specialists
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with colleagues of varying degrees of seniority across the University
Ability to secure commitment from colleagues to new approaches
Ability to organise and prioritise work to deliver to deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to continually update skills (particularly IT skills) to remain up to date and able to make optimum use of available systems and tools
Broad understanding of equality and diversity issues in higher education. / E
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BEHAVIOURS
Behaviours will be tested at interview against the Contribution Framework (available on the recruitment web site under Our Culture & Values - Values & Principles)
Leading myself and others
Delivering a great service
Taking a professional approach
Working together as a team / E
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SPECIAL FEATURES
(e.g. Travel, DBS)