Data Analyst

About the role

Join our University’s Sustainability team as a Data Analyst and play a crucial role in driving data-driven decisions for sustainability, particularly in energy use. Your work will help achieve significant environmental benefits and energy reductions across our campus. Qualifications:

• Education in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with analytical software and programming languages (e.g., SQL, DAX, Python).
• Knowledge of building services or experience analyzing building energy data is a plus.
• Skills:
• Experience of managing and manipulating large datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and databases.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present data and methodologies in a clear and actionable manner.
• Join us and be a part of our mission to create a sustainable future!

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Amy Bennett: by email at amy.bennett@plymouth.ac.uk by telephone on 1752588453

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews are expected to take place Friday 31 January 2025, you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 19 January 2025

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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