Data Analyst
S&P Planning, Insight and Analysis
Data AnalystVacancy Reference: 163772
Salary: UofG Grade 7, £40,247 – £45,163 per annum.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world.Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Data Analyst’s to work within the University of Glasgow.
Planning, Insight and Analytics are seeking two exceptional Data Analysts to join our hard-working, supportive and friendly Data Analytics team. We have two vacancies available: one full-time permanent role focused on admissions data and student numbers' forecasts, and one full-time fixed-term role for two years with focus on domestic league tables and student journey.
The successful candidates will deliver data-driven insight to support decision-making at the highest level, and will benefit from working within a team culture which focuses on finding sustainable, innovative solutions to data challenges, and maximising opportunities for improvement.
Please indicate in your cover letter what role you are applying for, or both if applicable.
The Data Analyst role will support the work of the Planning, Insight and Analytics (PIA) department at the University of Glasgow. PIA sits at the heart of University Services and provides data and analysis to support decision-making at the highest level.This role sits within PIA’s Data Analytics team. The job holders will be responsible for a wide range of insight generation on (but not limited to) student applications and admissions pipelines, league table analysis, and learning & teaching strategy, in addition to horizon scanning on key events that may impact on the Higher Education sector and our position.
The post requires the holder to be comfortable extracting and analysing data, explaining patterns, developing analytic models and effectively communicating the stories found within data. In return for your valuable data expertise, you will benefit from working within a talented, supportive Data Analytics team, and in close collaboration with a range of experienced data practitioners including data governance, data engineering, data science and strategic planning.
We have two posts available in this role: one full-time open ended post, and one full-time fixed-term post for two years. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
Apply online at: Data Analyst · University of Glasgow
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Vicky.Johnston@glasgow.ac.uk or Beata.Nalewajko@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 23:45 10th March 2025
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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University.Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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