Job Title: Data AnalystSalary: Commencing at 27,632 with progression to 29,255 per annumClosing Date: 2026-09-17About the RoleLeeds City College are recruiting for a Data Analyst in the Quality of Education team. In this role you will manage data from collection and preparation through to analysis and reporting. You will create and maintain dashboards, identify trends and provide clear insights to support decision-making, while ensuring data accuracy, governance and GDPR compliance. You will also support colleagues with data queries and deliver training to build confidence in using data systems.If you do not already hold a Level 4 or higher data qualification, you will complete a Level 4 Data Analysis Apprenticeship as part of the role.What You Will DoWork with stakeholders to understand reporting and data requirements.Collect, cleanse and manage data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and quality.Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor performance, risks and opportunities.Analyse and interpret data trends, providing clear insights and recommendations.Present findings to colleagues while maintaining confidentiality, GDPR and data standards.Provide support and guidance on Quality of Education systems and data, including routine administration and staff training.Deliver excellent customer service and contribute to a supportive, respectful and collaborative team.About YouLevel 2 English and Maths and a relevant Level 3 qualification or above.Experience using IT systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Google applications and Management Information Systems such as ProSolution, ProAchieve, or OneFile.Experience analysing data to identify trends and make recommendations for performance or process improvement.Strong analytical, mathematical and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships, manage workloads, use initiative and provide solutions, with experience in training or education desirable.BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual leave:Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension schemes with generous employer contributions:Teachers Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeoples Pension SchemeCPD opportunities:Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsLuminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to peoples lives through genuinely transformative education and training.We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS,Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estatesand Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. Its not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyones contributions and perspectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
