Data Analyst

Ark has a rich and complex data platform, designed to support decision making in our Central office and schools.  

We are looking for a 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 and other analysts within the Analytics function to build new data dashboards, and to deliver bespoke research and analysis. 

This is a fantastic opportunity if you would like to: 

• Use leading analytical tools like Power BI in your day-to-day role
• Work in a team that is actively developing an understanding of advanced analytical practices, such as programming languages, predictive analytics and statistics
• Have exposure to senior leaders, such as Heads of Team and Directors
• Work for an organisation that has strong social purpose. 

The Data Analyst will report into the Senior Data Analyst. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent basis working full time.

1^st round interviews will be taking place virtually w/c 4^th August 2025 with 2^nd round interviews taking place in person w/c 11^th August 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support 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

• Support the delivery of ad hoc research, analysis and resolve data related questions.  This could include sourcing, using or supporting the commissioning of external research

• Work with stakeholders and upskill colleagues to support them in understanding, interpreting and developing actions from dashboards and reports

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of Power BI data dashboards

Key Requirements:

• Relevant experience working in a similar role and/or analytics related qualification (e.g. degree or Level 3+ apprenticeship) 

• Developing/proficient understanding of 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

• Right to work in the UK

• 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.