Senior Data Analyst

at  University College London

ABOUT US

UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 15,000 staff and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.
We are the leading destination for the world’s brightest students because of our academic excellence and research impact. Every year we attract around 27,000 highly talented individuals from all over the world to study in the heart of London, and our Student Recruitment and Admissions team focus on ensuring the best possible experience for applicants from the beginning of their journey with us as prospective students through to enrolment.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst who will bring advanced analytical expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will hold an honours degree in a scientific or numerate discipline and have at least five years of experience managing complex data analysis across multiple datasets within a higher education environment. A proven track record in data governance, machine learning, and handling sensitive data is essential, along with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Azure, PowerBI, and Python.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to derive KPIs and SLAs by working with stakeholders are critical for this role. Experience of presenting data through visualisations, creative insights from varied datasets, and a commitment to high-quality service provision are essential. Knowledge of higher education recruitment and admissions and experience with SITS: Vision, Microsoft Dynamics is desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting for a Senior Data Analyst to join the Student Recruitment and Admissions team. Reporting into the Head of Student Recruitment, this is a newly created role which will primarily focus on analysing recruitment and admissions data, translating it into valuable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions. You will identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations to support student recruitment efforts, ensuring we meet KPI’s and continue to attract top talent worldwide. By leveraging multiple databases, you’ll develop innovative approaches that enhance our understanding of recruitment and admissions, helping shape the future of student intake.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc