"Business Intelligence Analyst"

UWE, Bristol - Performance and Analytics

Job Ref: R09069

Our Performance and Analytics (P+A) team works at the very heart of UWE Bristol. We provide a reporting, analysis and insight service covering all aspects of the student, staff and research journeys.

Our reputation is founded on an ability to understand and relate to our colleges and professional services. We are fair, impartial and honest in our approach to delivering these activities. Our people are critical. Technical skills and business experience can be acquired, but P+A team members must be able to communicate, empathise and think creatively to be truly effective in their roles.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to design, build and present analytical reporting to colleagues across the University, including the Vice Chancellor’s senior management team, and all our colleges and services. We’re looking for candidates who can analyse and visualise data and communicate findings to these audiences.

The provision of management information in Higher Education is an essential element in decision-making processes that allow institutions to plan for the future, optimise resources and be competitive in an adapting market. Our P+A team at UWE Bristol play a big part in facilitating the achievement of the University’s strategic goals by adding value to decision making processes across the institution.

In this role, you’ll help support us to achieve this objective by demonstrating the ability to:

• Extracting and interpreting data
• Handling and manipulating large datasets
• Delivering management information reports and analysis to a variety of end-users
• Communicating complex technical data to non-technical audiences
• Maintaining relationships with key colleagues

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have experience working with datasets to analyse and interpret findings
• Have high-level Excel knowledge as well as excellent all round IT skills
• Have experience using a data visualisation platform (such as Power BI, Tableau or Business Objects)
• Be able to collaborate with partners and customers utilising strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of partners and customers

Why UWE Bristol?

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus.

You’ll spend most of your time on campus, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days as agreed with your people manager.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact dan.bougourd@uwe.ac.uk.

This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis.

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.