Graduate Data Analyst

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Sep 13, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Data
£25.7K - £28.8K
Manchester

Requirements

Ability to analyse data, including the ability to draw conclusions from complex information and identify trends.
Ability to communicate complex, conceptual information clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and adapt delivery of information according to audience.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with staff at all levels and across a broad range of areas.
Ability to use initiative when dealing with a wide range of issues and problems.
Ability to manage workload and competing demands and to meet deadlines.
Ability to produce high quality data visualisations.
Essential:
Knowledge and understanding of the issues and context within which UK Higher Education operates.
Experience of data integration and manipulation, modelling, visualisation and dashboarding of datasets.
A degree or equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience that demonstrates high order literacy, numeracy and analytical skills.
Experience of undertaking desk-based research, data gathering and analysis.
Experience of prioritising a varied and complex workload to meet set objectives.
Experience of report writing and creating and delivering presentations.
Proficiency in working with standard office 365 IT applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint and Power BI or similar alternatives
Commitment to equal opportunities.
Commitment to, ongoing personal and professional development and supervision.
Must be willing and able to take on cross-team responsibilities outside the immediate technical responsibilities of the role, by agreement with the Strategic Planning & Information Manager.
Desirable:
An understanding of a range of evaluation techniques and strategies.
Knowledge in a range of qualitative research techniques and methodologies

Responsibilities

To support the implementation of our Evaluation Framework for key projects and initiatives, including common methodology and approach to metrics and datasets.
To disseminate evaluation findings from projects and initiatives to ensure lessons learned are widely understood and applied.
To undertake bespoke analyses to understand differences in experience and outcomes for specific cohorts of students.
To develop intuitive and attractive static and interactive data visualisations to help disseminate findings.
To challenge and develop existing systems and processes, applying reasoning and informed logic, to ensure that all work generated is appropriate to the request and the desired outcome.
To support the Strategic Planning Office in the delivery of key objectives, actively supporting the development of the service provided.
To develop strong working relationships with staff in both academic and central service areas to influence and promote an integrated
Work collaboratively as a member of the Strategic Planning Office promoting a supportive, team approach and a culture of professionalism.
Work collaboratively as a member of the wider Professional Services team liaising with colleagues in other areas to facilitate cross-team working and the wider development of the Service.
To be proactive and self-directed in managing day-to-day workload and projects.
Ensure compliance with legislative requirement including Data Protection and GDPR.
To work in a flexible manner, undertaking duties related to the role as required.

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Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe with 38,000 students and more than 1,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The University educates and trains large numbers of legal and business professionals, scientists, engineers, teachers, health workers and creative professionals. Manchester Metropolitan achieved the silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework, has 85% of research impact rated world-leading and internationally excellent as judged in the REF, is the UK’s greenest university as ranked by the People and Planet sustainability league tables and is one of the country’s top 20 best employers for LGBT staff, as featured in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers ranking. The University is in the top 200 global universities under 50 years old as ranked by the Times Higher Education and has more than 290,000 alumni living across the world, with a further 10,000 new graduates joining the community each year. Notable alumni include fashion designer Sarah Burton, actor Julie Walters, designer Thomas Heatherwick and marketing expert Jonathan Mildenhall.