Senior Data and Process Analyst
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Dec 02, 2022
Job Description
Location: Cambridge or Coventry/ Hybrid
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
We are looking for a Senior Data and Process Analyst to join our Assessment Processing team. The overall aim of this important role is to make work easier and more efficient for others across the Business. Due to its nature, the work is wide-ranging and varied, so the role presents an excellent opportunity to practice and demonstrate your skills.
About the role
Part of UK Education, the Assessment Processing team sits within OCR's Operations Directorate and manages core bulk processes for the delivery of General and Vocational Qualifications in the United Kingdom. As such, systems and process data are a fundamental part of our effective, efficient, and reliable provision of services to customers, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, you will deliver data/ process solutions in direct response to issues and needs identified by Operations leadership and the wider organisation. This role blends a high level of business process understanding and cutting-edge technical skills:
to develop and deliver clear and effective Management Information and data analysis to support robust operational delivery and informed decision-making though the assessment cycle to develop and deliver low or no-cost process improvements through data analysis and automation to manage the oversight and provision of data in response to major issues and to coordinate reporting and analysis to meet the demands of regulatory stakeholders in carrying out their oversight responsibilities when such issues arise to champion wider adoption of data best practice and process automation solutions. Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout you
This role requires creativity and imagination to think differently about how we use data to identify, evidence and resolve business challenges. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organisation, working effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, to co-create solutions.
A proficient user of Visualisation tools (such as PowerBi), and techniques, you must be able to communicate clearly with data. You will be expected to combine this with strong analytical skills and an understanding of the operational processes and processing systems that underpin UK Education's products and services.
Experience with programming languages (such as DAX / SQL / PLSQL / IronPython / M Query) and with the principles and practice of process mapping is advantageous.
In Operations, we have a reputation with our internal and external customers and regulatory stakeholders that we work to high standards with a focus on accuracy and reliability, therefore you will be keen to uphold this reputation. As a key part of the team, your role will be to identify and deliver solutions that enable us to continuously improve what we do.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 14 December 2022 and interviews are scheduled to take place on 5 & 6 January 2023 .
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
