Business Intelligence Analyst

University of the West of England
Bristol
1 week ago
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Our Performance and Analytics (P+A) team works at the very heart of UWE Bristol. We provide a reporting, analysis and insight service covering all aspects of the student, staff and research journeys.


About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to design, build and present analytical reporting to colleagues across the University, including the Vice Chancellor’s senior management team, and all our colleges and services. We’re looking for candidates who can analyse and visualise data and communicate findings to these audiences.


The provision of management information in Higher Education is an essential element in decision‑making processes that allow institutions to plan for the future, optimise resources and be competitive in an adapting market. Our P+A team at UWE Bristol play a big part in facilitating the achievement of the University’s strategic goals by adding value to decision making processes across the institution.


Key responsibilities

  • Extract and interpret data
  • Handle and manipulate large datasets
  • Deliver management information reports and analysis to a variety of end‑users
  • Communicate complex technical data to non‑technical audiences
  • Maintain relationships with key colleagues

What we are looking for

  • Have experience working with datasets to analyse and interpret findings
  • Have high‑level Excel knowledge as well as excellent all round IT skills
  • Have experience using a data visualisation platform (such as Power BI, Tableau or Business Objects)
  • Be able to collaborate with partners and customers utilising strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of partners and customers

It’s difficult to describe all aspects of the job role and team culture so we’d love for you to get in touch for an informal chat. These conversations will not have any bearing on subsequent recruitment decisions, but we can hopefully fill in some of the blanks, share some insight and bring to life what it’s like to work for P+A and UWE Bristol.


We aim to design a recruitment process which is fair, informal (as far as possible!) and that honestly explores the skills and characteristics required to succeed in P+A. Our recruitment process is dynamic and interactive. It’s just as important for you to choose us as it is for us to choose you.


Location

UWE Bristol is a campus‑based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life. In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed. You’ll spend most of your time on campus, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days as agreed with your people manager.


Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.


Add your individuality to ours. UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive. We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.


Next steps

We’d love to hear from you – if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible. We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.


Further information: If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact . This is a full‑time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time. Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues. If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.



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