Data Analyst

Job title HR Data Analyst Rate £200-£230 per day Inside IR35 Location West Midlands, hybrid 2 days a week onsite Length 4 month contract PREVIOUS HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL. Job purpose - The Higher Education Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting institutional decision-making and performance by analysing, manipulating and interpreting complex datasets and providing outputs and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders. This position ideally requires a good understanding of higher education data, strong statistical skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. Experience of SITS and of the processes involved in submitting data to HESA, League Table compilers and other HE data bodies is preferred but not essential. Duties and responsibilities 1) Analyse data from various internal and external sources to support institutional accreditation, KPIs, League Table performance and strategic planning. 2) Develop and maintain data outputs for internal stakeholders, HESA, League Table compilers and other HE data bodies. 3) Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide customized data outputs and data analysis. 4) Understand the needs of external stakeholders and provide relevant data outputs according to specified requirements. 5) Work with internal stakeholders to align to new technology implementation projects, specifically a new data platform and associated technologies Essential Criteria - Degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Higher Education Administration, or a related field) or equivalent experience 2- 5 year's experience in data analysis, preferably in a higher education setting Experience in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Snowflake, DBT). Hands-on experience with data visualisation tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in SQL and other database query languages essential. Advanced MS Excel skills essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects simultaneously. High degree of integrity and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with data visualisation tools preferred (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) Familiarity with higher education data systems (preference for SITS, but other HE data systems experience considered) Familiarity with HE data collections and submissions to HESA, League Table compilers and other relevant HE data bodies Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations. ADZN1_UKTJ