Planning Analyst (Data Analytics) x 2

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The opportunity

As UAL responds to a changing world, we have recently launched an ambitious new 10-year strategy. The University Central Planning Unit will play an important role in defining how we reach our strategic goals and monitoring our progress on this journey.

As result we are investing in our planning team and expanding our capacity to help us shape the provision UAL offers, whilst ensuring we are informing and monitoring outcomes. This provision of advice, insights and analysis will allow senior decision-makers to plan for growth and ensure we are offering a first-class experience to all our students.

The Planning Analyst (Data Analytics) will take on a range of work to support planning and decision-making through the development and enhancement of our data analytics and management information reporting environment, together with work on our statutory/external returns.

The role is varied, and you will be undertaking the development of reporting dashboards in the University’s data visualisation tool whilst contributing to the data environment upon which these dashboards rely. You will also support the use of Alteryx within the Planning Unit, including further developments to our planning model and validation of data for our external returns.

About you

You will likely be looking to develop your experience or be ambitious to progress to your next role.

In your application you will need to evidence a working knowledge of SQL, including constructing complex queries, creating views, implementing stored procedures and functions, and knowledge of MS SQL Server. You will also have an understanding of relational databases, data visualisation techniques, and Microsoft Excel. Your experience will include working in a fast-paced role, managing competing demands, and disseminating management information to various audiences.

Experience in making a significant contribution to the preparation and submission of statutory returns is desirable, as is knowledge of Alteryx and reporting requirements in the UK Higher Education sector.

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

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.

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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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