Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on providing high-quality teaching and delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new, and excelling in education and research.”
Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.
In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.
The role
Based at our Headington Campus and reporting to the Business Intelligence Manager, the Business Intelligence Analyst Developer will develop and support reporting and analytics solutions that help colleagues across Oxford Brookes make effective use of University data.
Working within the Internal Student Reporting & Business Intelligence team, you will work closely with colleagues across the University to understand their reporting needs and translate these into accessible, reliable and effective dashboards and reports.
You will take responsibility for developing solutions through the full development lifecycle, starting with requirements gathering and design through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. The role primarily works with Qlik Cloud and SQL, alongside the University's data warehouse and wider data and reporting environment.
About the team
The Internal Student Reporting & Business Intelligence team provides trusted reporting, data and business intelligence services across the University.
We develop and maintain dashboards, reports and datasets that support operational activity, planning and decision-making, working closely with colleagues across Academic and Student Administration, IT and the wider University.
The team brings together business intelligence, reporting and data engineering expertise, with an increasing focus on improving access to data, automation and delivering reliable, user-focused reporting services.
What will I be doing?
- Working with colleagues across the University to understand reporting requirements and translate these into effective BI solutions.
- Designing, developing and maintaining dashboards, reports and data visualisations, primarily using Qlik Cloud.
- Taking responsibility for BI developments through requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and ongoing support.
- Using SQL and the University's data warehouse to analyse, validate and prepare data for reporting.
- Developing a strong understanding of University data and business processes to ensure reporting is accurate and meets user needs.
- Investigating and resolving reporting and data issues, providing support and guidance to users where required.
- Applying good development practices, including documentation, testing, change control and version control.
- Working collaboratively with BI, data engineering, IT and other University colleagues to continuously improve our reporting services.
What skills do I need?
- Experience of developing dashboards, reports or other business intelligence solutions using Qlik or a comparable BI platform.
- Good SQL skills and experience of working with relational databases and complex datasets.
- Experience of gathering requirements from users and translating business needs into practical reporting or technical solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate data and reporting issues.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work confidently with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- An understanding of data modelling, data warehousing and the principles behind effective business intelligence and data visualisation.
- The ability to manage your own workload and take responsibility for developments through to completion.
- Experience of Qlik Cloud, higher education data or working within a complex organisation would be advantageous.
About the location
Based at our Headington Campus, you'll benefit from working as part of a collaborative team while also having flexibility through hybrid working. The campus is approximately one mile to Oxford city centre and is well served by public transport.
This role is hybrid, with an expectation of approximately 1-2 days on campus each week, depending on team and service requirements.
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).
We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.
We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.
In addition, all employees have access to:
Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
- An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
- Discounted travel options
- TOTUM card discount scheme
- Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
- Training and development opportunities
- A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
