Analyst
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,614 to £39,539 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Office For Students |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0001463 |
Summary
Analyst
Salary: 37,614.00 - 39,539.00
Location: Bristol
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
About us
We are the independent regulator of higher education in England. We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.
We’re proud of our people, our culture and the benefits we offer. We care about supporting and developing our staff. At the OfS we want to create a welcoming and engaging working environment which is free from discrimination.
We’re looking for skilled, committed people who care about students and their experience of higher education. Join us and you’ll be part of an energetic, forward-looking organisation with high ambitions and big opportunities for our people.
About the role
As a Data Analyst, you’ll:
• Use SQL, Python and visualisation tools (such as Power BI and other emerging story-telling approaches) to analyse datasets and produce clear, accessible insights for technical and non-technical colleagues across the OfS.
• Support the development of analytical methodologies, systems, and processes.
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineering to ensure data meets business needs and is accessible via the OfS data model.
• Help build and maintain self-service data applications for internal and external users.
• Using various data science methods and exploring artificial intelligence approaches, support good analytical practice across the organisation by sharing clear analysis, working in Agile teams, and contributing to an evidence led culture.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Logical and detail-oriented, with strong numerical skills.
• Able to communicate complex findings clearly to non-experts.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies, analytical methods and ways of working.
• Interested in engaging with policy issues and using data to inform decisions.
Essential skills and experience
• Experience of analytical programming - SQL and/or Python (or equivalent language).
• Ability to present and visualise data effectively with awareness of Power BI or equivalent dashboarding tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage time across multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, approaches to data analysis, statistical techniques, or qualitative research methods.
Application process
Please supply a CV detailing your relevant experience and complete the questionnaire as part of the application process.
Reasonable adjustment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application stage, please contact us at recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Working for us
The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that it can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week.
To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working, for example job share and part time working apply to this role.
Closing date for applications: 16th March at noon
For information: the OfS does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.
Salary: 37,614.00 - 39,539.00
Location: Bristol
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
About us
We are the independent regulator of higher education in England. We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.
We’re proud of our people, our culture and the benefits we offer. We care about supporting and developing our staff. At the OfS we want to create a welcoming and engaging working environment which is free from discrimination.
We’re looking for skilled, committed people who care about students and their experience of higher education. Join us and you’ll be part of an energetic, forward-looking organisation with high ambitions and big opportunities for our people.
About the role
As a Data Analyst, you’ll:
• Use SQL, Python and visualisation tools (such as Power BI and other emerging story-telling approaches) to analyse datasets and produce clear, accessible insights for technical and non-technical colleagues across the OfS.
• Support the development of analytical methodologies, systems, and processes.
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineering to ensure data meets business needs and is accessible via the OfS data model.
• Help build and maintain self-service data applications for internal and external users.
• Using various data science methods and exploring artificial intelligence approaches, support good analytical practice across the organisation by sharing clear analysis, working in Agile teams, and contributing to an evidence led culture.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Logical and detail-oriented, with strong numerical skills.
• Able to communicate complex findings clearly to non-experts.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies, analytical methods and ways of working.
• Interested in engaging with policy issues and using data to inform decisions.
Essential skills and experience
• Experience of analytical programming - SQL and/or Python (or equivalent language).
• Ability to present and visualise data effectively with awareness of Power BI or equivalent dashboarding tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage time across multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, approaches to data analysis, statistical techniques, or qualitative research methods.
Application process
Please supply a CV detailing your relevant experience and complete the questionnaire as part of the application process.
Reasonable adjustment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application stage, please contact us at recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Working for us
The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that it can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week.
To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working, for example job share and part time working apply to this role.
Closing date for applications: 16th March at noon
For information: the OfS does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.
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