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Data Analyst- Higher Education

London
3 weeks ago
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Are you passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive meaningful insights in the higher education sector? Our client is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join their dynamic team for a temporary assignment in South Kensington. If you thrive in an analytical environment and have a knack for transforming data into actionable reports, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

Hourly Rate:£25.01ph
Start Date:ASAP
Contract Length:6 weeks
Working Pattern:Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday - Friday), Hybrid (2 days in the office)
Location: South KensingtonAbout the Role:
As a Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our client's higher education initiatives. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Conducting desk-based research related to access and participation plans.
Supporting preparations for committee meetings with insightful data.
Interpreting dashboards and writing comprehensive reports, such as those for the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
analysing and preparing Excel spreadsheets to evaluate National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Producing reports on education-related metrics, including TEF and B3. What We're Looking For:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

Proficiency in PowerBI and Excel.
Strong background in data analysis and report writing.
Experience in dashboard interpretation.
A keen eye for detail and the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.
Previous experience in a higher education context is a plus!The Opportunity:
This position offers approximately 3-4 weeks of work focusing on non-PowerBI tasks. However, if you have PowerBI experience, there is potential for an additional 6 weeks of work, allowing you to engage in a mix of PowerBI and non-PowerBI projects. You will be updating dashboards to reflect additional data, ensuring that our client has the most current insights available.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing higher education.
Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model.
Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in data analysis within the educational sector.If you're ready to make a significant impact through your data skills and contribute to essential projects in higher education, we invite you to apply today!

Join us in making a difference through data!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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