Principal Analyst (External Reporting)

About us

King’s College London aims to make the world a better place through excellence in teaching, research, and service to society. The Analytics team plays a key role in delivering insights to senior partners, supporting data-driven decision-making. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, prioritising well-being, innovation, and professional development.

About the role

As a Principal Analyst, you will lead high-impact activities with autonomy, engaging directly with senior stakeholders to:

• Understand and align business and data requirements
• Provide insights into complex challenges across multiple domains
• Challenge assumptions and drive data-led innovation

Working closely with analysts, developers, and stakeholders, you will improve data quality and facilitate statutory reporting using a range of techniques and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver insights by extracting, transforming, and combining data using Power BI, SQL, Power Automate, and other tools
• Lead the creation and maintenance of data assets to improve data quality, supporting HESA Data Futures and other statutory returns
• Work with IT, SED, and Faculties to understand user needs, providing training to enhance data quality
• Collaborate with External Reporting leads to identify new requirements, process enhancements, and emerging data issues
• Communicate critical analysis and insights, challenging conventional thinking
• Develop technical expertise in new and existing tools, providing guidance on best practices
• Stay informed on OfS policy changes and sector developments, engaging with external networks
• Support the Analytics team in fostering a positive data culture, delivering training, and promoting data-informed decision-making

This is a full-time permanent position. Part-time requests will be considered.

About you

To be successful, you should have:

Essential criteria

1. Advanced proficiency in one or more analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, R, Python, Power Automate, Excel, VBA)
2. Strong analytical skills, with expertise in deriving insights from data through various techniques
3. Ability to present data effectively, creating user-friendly, contextual outputs
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex analysis to diverse audiences
5. Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence data-driven decisions
6. Ability to manage multiple complex projects with attention to detail and accuracy
7. A curious, proactive mindset with a commitment to lifelong learning
8. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable criteria

1. Knowledge of statutory or regulatory reporting, particularly HESA Data Futures or student-based statutory returns
2. Experience using and analysing data in SITS or another student records system
3. Experience developing and delivering training to diverse audiences

Join us and contribute to data excellence at King’s College London.

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