Data Analyst

Department: OCU Design

Location: OCU Stockport Head Office

Description

OCU is looking for a highly capable and organised Data Analyst to support our Group Technical Director and wider technical leadership team. This is a hands‑on, business‑critical role combining data analysis, reporting and executive support in a fast‑paced technical environment.

This role will suit someone who enjoys turning data into insight, producing clear management information, and supporting senior leaders with high‑quality analysis, reporting and day‑to‑day coordination.

Flexibility to support the team in our shared requirements is key


Key Responsibilities

• Collecting, validating and analysing data from multiple sources to support leadership decision‑making
• Producing regular and ad‑hoc reports covering utilisation, workforce planning, team structure and capability
• Managing skills matrices, competency data and team information
• Designing and analysing Microsoft Forms data collection exercises
• Creating dashboards, reports and management packs using advanced Excel
• Developing and maintaining organisational charts and team structure reporting
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations for board and senior leadership meetings
• Providing day‑to‑day executive, administrative and coordination support to the Group Technical Director
• Supporting leadership meetings, team events and general office administration
• Continuously improving data collection, reporting and administrative processes
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst or analytical reporting role
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, charts, data manipulation)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Forms
• Experience producing utilisation, workforce or management reports
• Comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and proactive
• Confident supporting senior leaders and operating in a leadership environment
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to support across both data and business support activities
  
  

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [email protected].