Research Insight and Corporate Analyst in Ilkeston

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Research Insight and Corporate Analyst to join our reporting team that sits within our MIS department. This role is based at our Ilkeston campus with opportunity for hybrid working.

The Opportunity

This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in strengthening organisational performance through insightful, evidence-based decision-making. You will mine, collect, analyse and interpret organisational data, alongside external insight, to deliver timely, high-value intelligence that drives business improvement and supports leaders and managers in sustaining or enhancing market position and performance. Working collaboratively, you will help develop and implement systems, processes and reporting tools that enhance business intelligence capability. Through structured analysis, you will synthesise internal performance data and external information to build a holistic view of organisational performance, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to inform strategic planning and future direction.

About you

You are an experienced analyst with strong critical thinking skills, including analysis, evaluation, interpretation and problem-solving, and the ability to transform complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations. You communicate confidently and effectively across written, verbal and formal presentation settings, building strong stakeholder relationships at all levels. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within project groups and wider teams, you bring a high level of attention to detail, excellent organisational and time-management skills, and advanced IT literacy, including the MS Office suite and Power BI visualisations. You have experience presenting data through clear reporting and dashboards, and while not essential, project management, report or bid writing skills and knowledge of the education, skills and training sector would be valuable. You hold a BA/BSc or equivalent, or have significant experience in a similar role.

The Benefits

• 35 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information. To meet sponsorship requirements, candidates must hold a Level 6 qualification and be able to evidence this as part of the recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.