Data Analyst

The Data Analyst role at York SU will focus on turning raw data into evidence that drives meaningful change for students. Reporting to the Digital and Data Manager, you will be responsible for the entire data lifecycle - cleansing, modeling, and consolidating data from multiple sources into structured stores, while identifying smart opportunities to automate and optimise York SU’s digital workflows.

Technically proficient in SQL, Python, and data visualisation tools, you will design polished, interactive dashboards that translate complex data into clear KPIs. Beyond the technical side, you will act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, collaborating with staff and student leaders to translate complex insights into actionable data storytelling that directly supports campaigns, strategic planning, and a data-driven student culture.

Place of Work: The University of York Student Centre, James College, Newton Way, York, YO10 5DD / Potential hybrid options

Contract: 2 year fixed term (27th July 2026 - 23rd July 2028)

Hours of Work: 21 hours a week

Salary: Starting at £15,645 per annum pro rate (FTE salary £26,075), This is a part-time (21hrs/wk), fixed term role. Employees must be available to work from campus, with the option for some occasional home working if appropriate for the role and with the agreement of their line manager. We offer a competitive starting salary of £15,645 (FTE £26,075). Join us and help shape the future of our Students’ Union! Working at York SU:

At York SU we know that maintaining a great work life balance also improves our teams wellbeing, productivity and happiness, this is why we offer flexible working arrangements to suit personal needs and requirements. We have both a flexi-time work scheme and remote working policy available to staff as standard and welcome applicants to discuss their flexible requirements at the interview (if applicable to the role).

• A full time working week is 35 hours
• FTE 38 days holiday (including bank holidays and 4 paid closed Christmas days) pro rata for part time contracts
• You get extensive access to discounts and benefits
• There are paid volunteering opportunities
• You have access to the cycle to work schemes and other salary sacrifice options
• We offer a generous pension scheme
• You have the chance to shape the student experience for the better

York SU is committed to equality of opportunity - we are an organisation who works very hard to ensure we appoint based on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer (LV1), we are proud to offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria** for the advertised position.

**It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times, we may have to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

If you are invited to interview with us we will share our interview questions in advance so you can feel a little more prepared. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

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Please note that products containing nuts, dairy, gluten and other potential allergies are served within our venues. We however aim to support a nut free environment within our student centre by encouraging staff not to bring nut based products to work.

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