Job summary
HEFCW�s Statistics Team is responsible for analysing and reporting on data related to higher education (HE) students, staff and finance in Wales, within HEFCW and externally. �We also develop funding models and calculate funding allocations to HE providers. �We are looking for a Senior Statistical Analyst to join our team of eight at a very exciting time as we prepare to transfer to the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, the new arm�s length body responsible for overseeing and funding post-16 education and research from August 2024.
Job description
You will be responsible for analysing data, reporting on data, developing funding models, monitoring funding and providing advice and guidance to colleagues. �You will be or become an expert in higher education data and have the skills and experience to effectively deliver the team�s activities relating to funding and analysis.
Person specification
Educated to degree level (or equivalent), in a numerate degree such as mathematics or statistics, potentially also with a postgraduate qualification, you will be a team player, who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with HEFCW colleagues, data contacts at higher education providers and external stakeholders such as Jisc, who collect the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) records from higher education providers.
�You will be able to work independently, take full responsibility for your work, develop solutions to problems, be experienced in carrying out analysis on large and complex datasets and be able to communicate your work effectively to a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be able to see the broader relevance of their work. �Strong communication and listening skills are essential. �You will have excellent IT skills, including in Microsoft Excel and data visualisation software such as Power Bi, and have programming experience in SAS or similar software. �The ability to communicate bilingually in Welsh and English is desirable.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �45,256, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales contributes �12,219 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
1. Employee benefits include access to a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%��
2. We offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, flexi time and supportive special leave arrangements
3. We have a range of flexible working policies that support a work life balance and provide a strong message of well-being
4. We support the Welsh language and its use in our day to day work, and we will support you if you would like to start or continue to learn Welsh at a pace that suits you and the organisation
5. We�ll involve you in your performance management process, setting your objectives and identifying training or coaching that will help you carry out your role more effectively.