Data analytics provide powerful insights to enhance learning experiences and help GBS as an educational provider to achieve its goals by identifying trends, patterns, and areas that require attention. The main purpose of the role will be to provide support across the breadth of the faculty’s activities in education, enterprise, student and staff experience. This role will provide technical expertise in data analysis, reporting, interpretation, and optimisation of data collection methods. It is pivotal in supporting the Provost by delivering deep-dive analytics and actionable insights that inform performance and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Extensive experience using PowerBI for data analysis and reporting
Strong technical skills in data analysis, optimisation, and dashboard creation
Experience in supporting and utilising IT Applications and Platforms, including Data Warehouses
Profound understanding of relational database architecture and querying methodologies
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesise large data sets into actionable insights
Detailed knowledge of statistical techniques and data modelling
Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot data issues and improve reporting processes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience of working with data in a higher education context, including advanced knowledge of MOODLE or of a comparable student records system
Experience insights generation
Experience working in performance management or similar functions in a complex organisation

OTHER INFORMATION

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses including, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and beyond. We take an inclusive approach to recruiting students, with the aim of widening access to higher education among groups currently under-represented in the sector. We believe that education is transformational and can make a fundamental difference to the individuals and communities we serve.
The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:
to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
the GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

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