Business Analyst

Job title:

Business Analyst

Company:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity within the Strategic Planning Office to provide insights and performance monitoring to inform the delivery of the University’s Strategic vision. We are looking for an excellent communicator, who can disseminate complex information appropriate to their audience, who can negotiate and influence people at all levels.About the Role:This will be an interesting and varied role where you will ultimately support the University to improve the student experience and deliver the highest standards of education and support for all students.You will contribute to the institutional objectives through delivering a strategy for evaluating a range of initiatives that support and implement our Thematic Strategies, particularly our Education Strategy.You will be responsible for writing and analysing management information, data and reports to identify trends and inform decision making. You will also work with colleagues to understand the implications of insight drawn from the data and how the data can be applied to improve our student offer.Typically, you will:

• Manage and deliver specific monitoring and evaluation initiatives particularly in relation to the University’s Education provision.
• Apply appropriate analytical techniques to effectively identify data trends and communicate the information ensuring that outputs are widely used.
• Develop strong working relationships with senior managers in both academic and central service areas to develop evaluation frameworks and apply the evaluation findings to shape the delivery of projects.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience of evaluation research primarily quantitative and also qualitative research techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to balance competing demands and manage expectations, bearing in mind the needs of the customer and operational priorities
• Experience in developing and operating successful information analysis operations in an organisation of comparable size and complexity, including: Undertaking complex data gathering/information retrieval;
• Statistical analysis;
• Constructing complex multi-layered spreadsheets;
• Integrating different databases to provide consolidated management information;
• Analysing complex data sets to provide conclusions and solution;

About the team:Planning supports the delivery of institutional strategy through oversight of the planning process, monitoring and analysing institutional performance, assessing risk and supporting strategy developments. We provide analysis and insight to support policy development.Working for MMU:MMU offer a fantastic range of benefits to employees, including a central location, which is excellent for commuters, a generous annual leave allowance (35 days, plus Christmas Closure, plus Bank Holidays), and a very competitive pension scheme. You will also get access to retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme, plus many more rewards and benefits.How to apply:Applications are strictly via our application portal. To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Dan Swain (Strategic Planning and Information Manager) onManchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.Documents

Expected salary

£39347 – 45585 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:43:31 GMT

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