Principal Analyst

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The Analytical Services Directorate is seeking a talented, driven and innovative individual with a positive approach to the provision of data and information to potential students, their parents and advisors to help them make informed choices about what and where to study.

You will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of existing surveys of students` views (including the National Student Survey), the provision of public information (including Unistats and Key Information Set), and the Destination of Leavers from HE surveys. You should have a thorough understanding of statistical and other modelling techniques and significant experience in identifying data sources, collecting and processing data, carrying out analysis and presenting findings and summaries.

You will need to have excellent communication and negotiating skills and the ability to build constructive, sustainable working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and senior managers.

Benefits include 25 days` annual leave, a comprehensive staff development programme, and the opportunity to join the Civil Service Pension scheme.

For further information and to apply (CVs will not be accepted) please visit our website to apply by clicking the APPLY button.

Using powers in the Higher Education and Research Act, it is intended that the Office for Students (OfS) will assume the responsibilities of HEFCE from 1 April 2018 at which point it is currently anticipated that this role will transfer to the OfS.

Application deadline: 23:55pm on the 1st October 2017

Shortlisting: 4th October 2017

Interviews: 13th October 2017

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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