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Data Analyst - Education and Training Provider
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Ever felt that your data expertise could make a real difference, not just in reports and spreadsheets but in improving learner outcomes and supporting business growth? Here is your opportunity to do exactly that.
At Able Personnel, we are recruiting on behalf of a respected education and training provider based in Warrington for a skilled Data Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. The organisation delivers commercial short courses and apprenticeship programmes across the Northwest and is committed to strong employer partnerships, high quality provision, and continuous improvement.
This is a hybrid role, working from home on Mondays and Fridays, with office based working Tuesday to Thursday. Free parking is available on site. The provider would also consider someone looking to work 3 or 4 days per week.
What you will be doing:

  • Maintain accurate learner, employer and course data across apprenticeships and commercial provision
  • Carry out regular data quality checks, cleansing and validation to ensure integrity of core datasets
  • Investigate and resolve data anomalies in collaboration with delivery and administration teams
  • Support the preparation and submission of funding and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with funding and audit requirements
  • Monitor key performance indicators including starts, retention, attendance, achievement, and timely completion
  • Produce regular management reports and board level summaries on learner numbers, income, and performance
  • Design, build and maintain dashboards and visual reports to present trends and KPIs to non-technical stakeholders
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to support commercial planning, forecasting, tender responses, and curriculum decisions
  • Support internal and external audits by supplying datasets, reconciliations, and evidence
  • Document data processes, contribute to system improvements and support colleagues with data standards and reporting
    What we are looking for:
    Worked at a training provider or other educational organisation is essential for the role.
    Proven experience working with data within the education or training sector.
    Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, and basic data modelling.
    Experience cleaning, validating, and analysing data to produce meaningful management information.
    Understanding of performance measures relevant to training providers.
    Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
    Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical colleagues.
    Confidence working with MIS, CRM, or other in-house systems.
    Desirable:
  • Experience supporting ILR or funding returns
  • Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules or UK education funding frameworks
  • Experience reporting on commercial course performance and revenue
    Working pattern:
    Monday to Friday office hours
    Options include 8am to 5pm, 8.30am to 5.30pm or 8.30am to 5pm
    Hybrid working with home-based days on Monday and Friday
    Open to candidates seeking 3 or 4 days per week under full time hours
    Why you will love this role:
  • Salary £30,000 to £38,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 2 years’ service
  • Pension scheme and professional development opportunities
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Salary sacrifices electric vehicle scheme
  • Friendly, supportive team with clear progression opportunities
  • A role with real influence on quality, performance and decision making
    If you are a data professional who enjoys turning information into insight and wants to make a tangible impact within education and training, this role offers challenge, flexibility, and long-term progression

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