Data Analyst - Higher Education
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 25 days annual leave, 6% pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4743434_1762880135 |
Summary
Data Analyst - Manchester / Leeds / Birmingham - Higher Education - Salaries up to £45,000 + Benefits
Hays has partnered with a leading Higher Education institute that specialises in providing career advancement and formal qualifications to students in later life.
They are actively seeking a Data Analyst to join their recently established internal Data & Analytics function. This person will support the university's strategic goals by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform decision-making across academic, administrative, and operational areas. This role involves working with large datasets, creating reports and dashboards, and providing actionable insights to improve student success, resource allocation, and institutional performance.
This is a permanent role and will require the successful applicant to work on-site at one of their sites in central Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham. Candidates are granted 1-2 days working from home p/month, in line with the university's hybrid working policy.
This role would suit an experienced analyst with strong Power BI skills, and experience of creating bespoke reports, dashboards, and providing actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
This role can offer a basic salary of up to £45,000, in addition to 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy 5 more), a 6% pension contribution, and a tailored benefits package to suit each employee (healthcare options, gym package, high street vouchers etc)
For more information, or to apply direct, please email an up-to-date CV
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