Senior Data Analyst

Ark has a rich and complex data platform, designed to support decision making in our Head Office and schools. We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our central Analytics team, with a focus on pupil assessment data and reporting.  In this role you will work closely with Ark’s Head of Assessment to build new data dashboards, and to deliver bespoke research and analysis.

The Senior Data Analyst has line management responsibility for a Data Analyst, and is a fantastic opportunity if you would like to:

• Use leading analytical tools like Power BI in your day-to-day role
• Line manage, with responsibility for providing feedback, coaching and support
• Support Ark to explore advanced analytical practices, such as predictive analytics
• Have exposure to senior leaders, such as Directors and the Executive team
• Work for an organisation that has strong social purpose

The Senior Data Analyst will report into Head of Insight. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent/fixed term basis working full time.

First-round interviews will take place virtually on w/c 5^th May and second-round interviews will take place in person on w/c 19^th May. Please note shortlisted candidates will be sent a remote data task to complete w/c 12^th May.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on activities within Ark’s pupil assessment workplan This includes analysing pupil outcomes across key stages, generating pupil targets and baselines, and evaluating the impact of pupil interventions
• Deliver timely, concise, and actionable analysis of trends to support decision-making
• Lead on the delivery of ad hoc research, analysis and resolve data related questions This could include sourcing, using or commissioning external research (quantitative/qualitative)
• Support the team to explore and embed advanced analytical practices, such as regression analysis and predictive analytics
• Build and optimise existing workflows to clean, transform and prep data sources
• Lead on the design, development, and maintenance of Power BI data dashboards
• Gather, interpret and document user requirements and lead testing activities of new dashboards and reports
• Working with colleagues and data owners, maintain the quality of data sources within and outside of the data warehouse
• Support Data Engineering colleagues to build, refine and troubleshoot data sources and flows
• Line manage the Data Analyst, guiding their day-to-day activities and supporting their ongoing professional development
• Support the Head of Insight to maintain the team workplan
• Maintain a commitment to professional development and keeping abreast of sector developments

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• At least two years’ experience working in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Power BI (preferred), or similar data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Comfortable presenting technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Highly numerate, with the ability to understand data sets quickly
• Experience of developing reports and dashboards to meet user requirements
• Confidence to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people from across the organisation, including Senior leaders
• A proactive and results-driven mindset, with a hands-on approach to getting tasks done effectively

• Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days
• In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
• Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform

Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education.

Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity – a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together.