Coventry University
Senior Planning and Insight Analyst
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Senior Planning and Insight Analyst
Senior Planning and Insight Analyst
Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues, and partners, and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.
This role is based within CU Corporate Services Limited, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
The Role
The Senior Planning and Insight Analyst role sits within the Planning Performance and Insight team within the Group’s Strategic Planning and Insights Office.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing the Group’s strategic planning and insight practices. Serving as a catalyst for informed decision-making, you will engage in the compilation, analysis, and assessment of data related to:
- Students
- Staff
- Finances
- Spatial utilization
Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, you will extract pertinent insights to guide decision-makers in:
- Understanding trends
- Addressing challenges
- Identifying opportunities
- Actively contributing to the implementation of the Group’s strategy
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We are seeking a data and insights professional to analyse complex datasets and turn them into clear, actionable insights that support strategic planning and decision-making across the Coventry Group.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse and interpret large, complex datasets using a range of data and ETL tools to generate:
- Timely reports
- Dashboards
- Actionable insights tailored to different audiences
- Develop statistical and predictive models to support:
- Forecasting
- Performance analysis
- Contribute to the design of:
- Planning models
- KPIs
- Dashboards
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to:
- Understand their insight needs
- Deliver high-quality data solutions
- Promote high-quality data standards
- Improve data literacy and support effective use of data systems
- Represent the Group at sector events
- Contribute to project work as required
Our Successful Candidate
Education and Experience:
- Educated to degree level or substantial equivalent experience within a similar role
- Proven experience in:
- Analysing, interpreting, and reporting complex datasets
- Turning complex information into clear, impactful insights to support decision-making
Skills and Proficiencies:
- Confident and analytical data professional
- Experience with:
- Data analysis tools
- Advanced Excel functions
- Advantageous experience with:
- Analytical and visualization software packages
- Tools such as Tableau or similar business intelligence tools
- Strong ability to communicate complex analysis outputs to:
- Technical and non-technical audiences
- Methods may include reports, presentations, and visualizations via appropriate software
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The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry-leading rewards and benefits, including:
- Excellent Employer Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 additional days)
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependents
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
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