Business and Innovation Data Analyst

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive individual to the role of Business & Innovation Data Analyst at the London College of Fashion.

You will play an integral role, providing accurate analytics support to the Graduate Futures, Business & Innovation department. You will collect, process, analyse, and report data on a range of key metrics including student engagement, industry trends, Knowledge Exchange delivery and Graduate Outcomes. Additionally, you will conduct research into and report on alumni and industry data, offering valuable insights that will help maintain opportunities through existing connections with our alumni community and industry partners.

You will work collaboratively with the Graduate Futures team to produce accurate analytics as well as the B&I team, liaising regularly to identify data needs. You will also build and nurture links across the University and other external organisations to amplify opportunities for cooperation across the Graduate Futures, Business & Innovation department to maximise the potential of the resources and expertise available. 

Your contributions within this role will aid the development of our Knowledge Exchange (KE) ambitions, to align with London College of Fashion’s KE strategy.

If you have any queries about this role please contact Kate Smith via email at k.smith@fashion.arts.ac.uk.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Alex Hitter, Resourcing Adviser at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should possess a strong understanding of trend research within the creative industry, careers, and enterprise. Previous experience in collecting, transforming, and analysing data is essential, including proficiency in working with databases and dashboards and presenting data to varied audiences.  You will possess a range of data visualisation skills and a familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or other dashboarding tools. You will also exhibit demonstrable experience of implementing new data systems which have delivered a positive impact.

Excellent communication skills are an essential requirement of this role, including the ability to work independently and maintain positive relationships within different teams, and with stakeholders and senior leaders. You will also be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in different teams and where appropriate, across or with different professional groups.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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