Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £29,959 to £33,482 per annum
Introduction to YSJ university
York St John University is an ambitious, modern university across two campuses, York and London. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
We have strategic growth plans and transformational projects focused on improving our areas of strength to further increase our reputation and embed our status as a place based institution. All our plans are routed in our values and mission as a University which will ensure you work in a supportive environment where your talent will be nurtured so that you can accomplish your ambitions.
The Team
The work of the Strategic and Planning team sits within three primary areas: data analysis and business intelligence; strategy and risk; and, returns submission and quality assurance. The team has a critical role to play in enabling the University to meet its strategic aims and KPIs through providing data, evidence and intelligence to drive decision making, operational improvements and sector analysis.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for data analysis. This includes market intelligence for portfolio development, survey analysis, running business intelligence reports, and supporting the institution’s management information provision. Alongside this the post holder will be involved in various strategic projects. The post holder will assist colleagues across the institution in analysing, interpreting and evaluating information ensuring a data-minded approach is taken to decision making and implementation of strategic plans.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will have experience working with data, analysis, and problem solving. The post holder will also have the ability to bring data to life and enthuse others to get excited about data.
If you are able to think strategically and thrive when working collaboratively to tackle problems, we want to hear from you.
Further Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Michael Cummings, Head of Business Analysis and Insight: m.cummings@yorksj.ac.uk.
It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a task and a panel interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
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Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Sunday 23 March 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Monday 14 April 2025
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