Please note: Transitional pay points within Grade F will be removed from 01 August 2026. Appointments made on or after this date will be to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade. Where an appointment is made to a transitional pay point before 01 August 2026, salary will automatically move to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade from 01 August 2026.
Interviews potentially to be 29th and 30th July 2026.
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is one of our many strengths, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
We are seeking a OIE Performance and Data Officer to join our Office for Institutional Equity, to support the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of the University’s EDI Strategy and associated action plans.
In this role, you will contribute to the effective tracking of progress against EDI priorities by producing data analysis, maintaining performance information, and supporting reporting processes. You will help ensure that the University can evidence progress in reducing inequalities in student and staff outcomes and meet internal and external reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the maintenance of systems and processes for tracking progress against EDI action plans.
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Assist in monitoring milestones, KPIs, and deliverables across a range of initiatives.
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Collect, clean, and analyse student and staff data relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Produce regular and ad hoc reports on key metrics (e.g. KPIs in the EDI Strategy, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident, Athena Swan etc.).
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Support the development of dashboards and visualisations (e.g. in Excel or Power BI).
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Contribute to improving data processes, reporting tools, and performance tracking methods.
Essential Requirements
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Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area (e.g. data analysis, social research, statistics).
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Experience working with data, including analysis and reporting, and producing reports or summaries for different audiences.
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Experience working in an administrative or project support role in a complex organisation.
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Good analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, data handling).
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Ability to present data clearly and accurately.
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Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion concepts and data.
Desirable Requirements
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Experience in UK higher education.
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Familiarity with Access and Participation Plans or EDI frameworks (e.g. Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter).
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Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
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Awareness of regulatory requirements in HE (e.g. Office for Students).
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Experience supporting monitoring or tracking of projects or action plans.
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Office for Institutional Equity, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Imogeen Denton at [email protected]
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.
Why work for us
Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).-
Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, a health cash plan, wellbeing support and a wide range of staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Visa Sponsorship
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
