Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Background of department/role
An excellent opportunity to join the dynamic Strategic Planning and Insight directorate, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our institution. As part of the Business Insight team, you’ll help staff to use data more effectively to inform real improvements to the student experience and to support strategic planning, policy and operational efficiency across the university.
You’ll work within a small team of analysts that scope, build and maintain innovative data visualisations, dashboards and reports using cutting edge software and analytical techniques centred around Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop distributed data reports and visualisations in Power BI to provide data and insights at the point of need to support decision making across the University.
- Support the management and upkeep of the Business Intelligence platform including the creation of new verified data sets for reporting using the Microsoft Fabric suite.
- Assist in the creation and delivery of training sessions and resources for report users, including user guides and documentation for published reports.
- Work with the wider team to provide analytical support for the four Schools and professional service departments.
- Analyse and interpret data on a bespoke basis to deliver clear, actionable insights to colleagues and fulfil FOI and other external requests.
You will be degree qualified (or equivalent standard) IT professional preferably with experience of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Experience working in Higher Education and/or analysis of student data would also be advantageous.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services). Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 15th of September 2026
Closing date for applications: 30th of September 2026
Interviews are to be held: 7/8th October 2026
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact John Shippey, BI Manager (john.shippey@canterbury.ac.uk), (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06437.
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.
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