01 August 2025 - UCISA are looking for a Business Systems and Data Analyst
Who we are and what we do
Founded in 1992, UCISA is the member-led professional body for digital practitioners in education. Open and inclusive, we work together to use our collective technical knowledge and digital expertise to help transform teaching, learning and research by supporting operational efficiency and an excellent student experience.
Our community collaborates, networks, and shares their inspirational thinking, practices and procedures so that we can all learn more, advance faster and be more effective. We also work closely with technology and digital service suppliers to the sector – helping them better understand the sector’s requirements so that they can deliver the solutions needed within member institutions. We are a registered charity working on a not-for-profit basis.
Business Systems/Data Analyst
UCISA supports institutional and corporate members to improve their expertise through better use of digital technologies and information systems.
UCISA collects and holds a variety of data about our members and uses a variety of business systems to inform and develop our services. We wish to better underpin our membership offers through effective interrogation and analysis of and reporting on our data and utilisation of our business systems.
The Business Systems & Data Analyst is a new role within UCISA with the specific aim of improving how we collect, analyse and utilise data and systems to better serve our members. A key element of this role is supporting both UCISA and its wider membership through the effective use of technology and data.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, self-motivated, proactive individual who can manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and use their broader skill set to access, interrogate, interpret and report data and to provide insight and identify improvements.
The post-holder will have a proven track record of delivering practical results, problem solving and be able to work under pressure. Possessing strong organisational skills, you will also be able prioritise workloads across all aspects of the role and work to tight deadlines.
As the lead for UCISA’s business systems and data, you will collaborate with our technology partners to support and enhance our systems. You will understand our business requirements and play a key role in bridging the gap between our business needs and technological solutions. Your expertise will help us to enhance our business processes and unlock the full potential of the data we collect, enabling the business to make informed decisions and plan for future developments.
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Summary of Terms and Conditions
Contract: Permanent Full time, Oxford based, hybrid and mainly home based
Hours per week: 37.5, Monday-Friday with some flexibility to support UCISA events and participate in team days
Salary:£45-£50,000 per year (depending on candidate experience and skill set)
Leave: 30 days annual leave & 8 Bank Holidays
Pension: Defined Contribution scheme (6.7% employer contribution, voluntary employee contribution 0-6.7%)
How to apply
To apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 x A4 pages explaining why you are applying this role to our HR Consultant: jo.cairns@sereniti.co.uk by 16:00, 20 August 2025
Candidates must be located in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. Previous applicants will not be considered.
In person Interviews will take place on 12 September 2025 at the UCISA office in Oxford.
A skills test will take place for which short-listed candidates will need to prepare for prior to the interview. Skills test information will be provided in advance of this date.
Start date: As soon as possible.
