Senior Data & Insight Analyst, (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)

at  The Open University UK

Senior Data & Insight Analyst, (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)
Advert Reference Number: 387
Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid
Department: Workforce Data
Salary: £46,485 to £55,295
Closing Date: 2nd December 2024
Weekly Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Fixed Term Contract: End Date: Not Applicable
Welsh Language Standard: Not Applicable
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree / equivalent in a subject with a strong mathematics or statistics element, or professional experience to a comparable level in a data analytics function (Essential)
• A demonstrable understanding and application of EDI issues, legislation, and best practice in the context of collection and analysis of sensitive personal data (Essential)
• Proven ability to understand complex business questions and take a lead role in the development of a coherent analytical framework which delivers insight into performance (Essential)
• Experience of taking a lead role in analysing complex data from a wide range of sources including both qualitative and quantitative data, applying or drawing on statistical techniques where appropriate, and interpreting outputs to make recommendations which drive improved performance (Essential)
• Ability to tell simple and persuasive stories to present complex pieces of analysis to a variety of stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences (Essential)
• Professional experience working with staff data and conducting analysis across a range of staff data metrics
• Strong practical ability to manipulate, analyse and model, large and complex datasets (using SQL, M-Query, or equivalent), and to take a lead role in advising and developing other analysts in these skills
• Advanced skills in data visualization, dashboard design and development (using Power BI or equivalent)
• Excellent team working skills, with the ability to manage other analysts to deliver required outputs to given deadlines and to make and implement effective decisions in this context
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, with a proven track record of working across all levels of the organisation
• Able to work independently, prioritise workload, work well under pressure and respond to change in a flexible and positive manner
• Strong working knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications to create visually impactful presentation of data analysis outcomes and recommendations
  We expect our Senior Data & Insight Analysts to have a range of strengths within their skills and professional experience. Those marked as essential above are considered core to this role.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of the application process, you will be expected to submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum of 1000 words) that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed above. Flexible working patterns will be considered.

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We anticipate this being once or twice a month on average.

• Early Close: We may choose to close the application date early if we reach a high number of applications. However, if you would still like to apply before the deadline originally advertised do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss this with the Chair of the panel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At The Open University, we believe that where you start in life shouldn’t limit where you can go. Established over 50 years ago, The Open University is committed to providing accessible education to anyone, anywhere in the world. Our unique approach to education has transformed millions of lives, and we are continually innovating to help more people succeed.
Through initiatives like our partnership with the BBC, OpenLearn and digital pioneering distance learning methods, we reach more people than any other university, offering flexible, distance learning that fits into any lifestyle. We proudly serve all four nations of the UK, making higher education accessible for all.
We are looking for a dynamic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data analytics professional to join our team to help drive forward the institution’s EDI agenda.
In this role you will bring advance analysis, modelling and performance measurement on institutional EDI projects to support the Open University EDI strategy and will manage the provision of effective data insight to drive action in support of the university’s EDI staff related objectives. You will be responsible for managing, through team members, the end-to-end process of business intelligence and insight, from defining the initial scope of work, being responsible for analysis and delivery of the final output.
Bridging both EDI and data expertise, you will work with teams across the University to transform data, reporting processes and standards to drive equality initiatives. You will be expected to build and own relationships with internal and external networks such as: Athena Swan Champions Network, Race Equality Charter Self-Assessment Team, EDI Leads and Champions, Governance, Reward Insights and Inclusion teams, Advance HE and Stonewall.
You will have responsibility for a portfolio of EDI related data products spanning the university’s public equality duty, equality scheme and EDI plan, Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter submissions. Whilst this role is located in the Workforce Data team in Digital Services, you will be closely integrated with colleagues in People Services, the EDI team and will work as part of a team of workforce data senior analysts to embed an EDI lens within our staff data and insight work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the portfolio of staff EDI data products (KPIs, reports and dashboards) and insight projects, planning and executing delivery according to stakeholder priorities and skillsets required, working autonomously and making decisions on the direction of work.
• Work with relevant stakeholders across the university to define the scope of analytics to be completed and business intelligence needs, distilling the complex to simple.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to influence data category standards related to personal and EDI sensitive data categories and their treatment during analytical processing.
• Lead other analysts in the delivery of specific pieces of work, providing strong direction and acting as mentor in the development of technical and analytical skills.
• Line manage Data & Insight Analyst(s) as part of the workforce data team.
• Lead the development of coherent and relevant analytical frameworks which deliver actionable business insights which drive improved performance.
• Drive robust analysis using a range of complex data sets, including both qualitative and quantitative data, interpret findings to provide insights identifying EDI focus areas and contribute to providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Bring together the output from analysis into simple and persuasive stories and present these findings to stakeholders across the university and through business intelligence products.
• Provide training, briefing and guidance to the users of EDI data and insights to maximise the impact for decision making and action.

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We anticipate this being once or twice a month on average.

• Early Close: We may choose to close the application date early if we reach a high number of applications. However, if you would still like to apply before the deadline originally advertised do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss this with the Chair of the panel