Salary: Approximately £42,000 per year (negotiable based on experience) extensive benefits package
Jisc Grade: TDA3
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Official Statistics
Working Style: Hybrid – Combining remote working with attendance at your nominated hub office in London, Bristol, Manchester, or Oxford.
About Jisc:
For over 30 years, Jisc has revolutionized digital solutions within UK education and research, redefining how knowledge is created, shared, and utilized.
As a leader in digital and data transformation, our mission is to protect, promote, and advance the education sector while making meaningful impacts on students, communities, and society. Together, we’re committed to shaping a better digital future for education and research.
At Jisc, personal and professional growth is at the core of our values. We believe in lifelong learning—so seize new opportunities, refine your skills, and carve out a career that inspires and excites you.
The Role:
Step into a key position where you’ll analyze complex datasets and deliver insightful results. Your expertise will contribute to the analysis of higher education data and statistical product development. This role requires a strong understanding of data analysis concepts or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge. You will also be responsible for scheduling work, setting priorities, coordinating activities of junior data analysts, and offering technical or statistical advice and support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead challenging or larger work packages, ensuring mutual agreement on project timelines with colleagues.
- Develop work schedules, manage projects, and prioritize tasks across the team while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Become a subject matter expert on HESA data, with a comprehensive understanding of the higher education landscape and its impact on stakeholders.
- Offer expert guidance and support both internally, through mentoring and knowledge-sharing, and externally, through training and development.
- Strategize and implement improved processes to boost efficiencies and streamline operations, such as adopting Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP).
- Innovate statistical processes and develop new datasets and analytical tools.
- Drive operational efficiency by creating smarter solutions and techniques.
- Utilize advanced data manipulation and statistical methodologies to analyze HESA data through trend analysis, quality assurance, and statistical product improvement.
- Potentially oversee and manage junior analysts.
What We’re Looking For:
- Significant experience in analyzing and presenting quantitative data, either orally or in writing.
- Strong knowledge in handling and analyzing large databases.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, R.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and implement these solutions effectively.
- Proven leadership capabilities in guiding team members to solve strategic-level problems.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
Not Sure You Meet Every Qualification?
We understand that the perfect candidate may not meet every requirement listed. If this role feels right for you, don’t hesitate to apply—we may still find you to be the ideal candidate for this or another opportunity!
Hybrid Working Approach:
You won’t be required to follow a rigid office schedule; instead, hybrid working will be tailored to suit both your preferences and the demands of the role. You will be expected to attend occasional in-person meetings at any of our hub offices.
Why Join Us:
At Jisc, your contributions make a difference, and your individuality is cherished. We nurture continuous learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to gain new skills and create tangible impacts in education and research. Our flexible work arrangements ensure a healthy balance between work and personal life, empowering you to establish a routine that energizes you both professionally and personally.
Our Guiding Principles:
- Customer Focus: Prioritizing the needs of our stakeholders.
- Innovation: Driving progress through transformative ideas and solutions.
- Impact: Making a difference in education and research.
- Inclusive Collaboration: Fostering a culture where everyone belongs and contributes.
Amazing Benefits We Offer:
- Flexible working schedules tailored to your lifestyle.
- Generous annual leave: 31 days plus bank holidays (including three closure days over Christmas).
- Opportunity to purchase an additional five days of leave during our flexible benefits window.
- Attractive pension schemes.
- Extensive wellness offerings, including company-funded healthcare cash plans, mental health support, and training for mental health first aiders.
- Continuous learning through access to LinkedIn Learning courses and other professional development opportunities.
- Home office setup allowance of up to £250.
- Financial well-being resources, including support for savings and mortgages, will-writing tools, and preferential loans.
- Discounts and cashback opportunities from major retailers.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies such as parental leave, co-parental leave, and career breaks.
- Up to three days of paid volunteer leave to support causes you care about.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Jisc:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment where everyone feels valued. Our goal is to ensure employees and candidates feel a genuine sense of belonging, regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or neurodivergence.
Application Process:
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application and let us know how we can best accommodate your needs throughout the recruitment process. The application process is designed to be inclusive and supportive, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
We aim to review applications within four weeks but may contact you sooner, so keep an eye out for our emails and calls! Please ensure your CV reflects your genuine voice, experiences, and personality.
If you’re a current Jisc employee, please apply via your Dayforce Employee profile.
Important Information:
We conduct thorough background checks to verify details provided in your CV and application. Inaccuracies in your submissions could result in withdrawal of a job offer.
Sponsorship Details:
Jisc holds a sponsor license for recruitment under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review their eligibility based on Home Office criteria. Jisc does not reimburse costs related to relocation, Skilled Worker visas, dependents, or the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Job Family: IT and Technical