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Senior Analyst Analytics (DF19)

Employer
Office for Students
Location
City of Bristol
Salary
£36,012 - £37,812
Closing date
16 Oct 2019

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Sector
Teaching, Higher Education
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Senior Analyst Analytics (DF19)

Job Ref:1456

Location: Bristol

Salary: £36,012 - £37,812

The Office for Students (OfS) regulates English higher education providers on behalf of all students. We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We want to be driven by evidence so, data and analysis will inform our effective, efficient and intelligent regulation in the student interest.

We are seeking a number of senior analysts to join our supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing Data, Foresight and Analysis Directorate. Our analysts use a range of data science and analytics techniques, to illuminate trends, solve problems and provide evidence to help us oversee our world leading higher education providers.

We have roles in both our analytics team and our foresight and insight team.

The role in the analytics team will initially focus on producing data for the DiscoverUni website. This involves running and maintaining a complicated analytical process, using SAS, SQL and in-house software. The end result is statistics that will be used by prospective students to decide where to study. We operate flexibly within the analytics team, so you may also be expected to work on other projects, such as the Teaching Excellent and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF), the National Student Survey, or calculating funding allocations for providers.

The role in the foresight and insight team will conduct research and analysis to understand the higher education sector, including future challenges and opportunities. You will use a range of statistical, econometric and qualitative research techniques to provide evidence to support current and future regulatory functions. This includes helping answer questions such as:

  • who goes to higher education?
  • how do students` experiences of higher education vary ?
  • how does higher education impact the lives of graduates?

We are looking for candidates that have the ability to gain insight from large and complex data, develop and present clear and concise conclusions, and enable our business to use data in a smart and progressive way. You need qualifications with a significant numerical or qualitative methods element, and significant experience of analytical programming (using SAS, SQL, R or similar), and experience of leading and managing projects.

Our roles feature an opportunity to undertake a range of responsibilities and use a variety of technology, so a desire and willingness to learn is vital. OfS values knowledge sharing and development; we offer both external and internal training that covers SAS programming, Tableau, SQL, IT, and interpersonal skills.

If you join us, you`ll be working at an organisation that values team work, innovation and creativity.

We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences.

These are full time roles but part time and job shares will be considered.

Benefits include 25 days` annual leave, a comprehensive staff development programme, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service Pension scheme.

Closing date:24th September 2019

Interviewing date:7th October 2019

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