Business and Performance Analyst - Manchester
22 hours ago
Job description
Job title:
Business and Performance Analyst
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£36,100 to £40,600
Working Arrangements:
Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
Do you love turning complex data into insights that spark real change?
As our Business and Performance Analyst you'll play a key role in helping AQA make confident, data‑driven decisions.
If you enjoy turning complex information into clear insights that shape strategic thinking, you'll find this role both rewarding and impactful.
You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas can make a real difference.You will use your analytical expertise to help AQA's Commercial Directorate understand performance, identify opportunities and improve decision making.
Your work will support sales, marketing and customer‑facing teams, directly contributing to AQA's mission to deliver fair and reliable assessment for learners of all abilities.
Key responsibilitiesIn this role, you'll be responsible for:
Building strong working relationships across the Commercial Directorate and developing a central library of data and metadata to support future knowledge‑management needs.
Designing analytical models, dashboards and visualisations that help teams understand performance and make informed decisions.Collecting, analysing and interpreting data from multiple sources to evaluate business activity, identify trends and highlight opportunities for improvement.
What we are looking for
You'll thrive in this role if you're a curious, data‑driven thinker who enjoys solving problems and collaborating with others
You'll bring:
Proven experience as a business analyst, performance analyst or data analyst.
Skills using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Alteryx or similar analytical platforms.
The ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly to different audiences.
Experience building automated reports or dashboards that support business performance.
An understanding of sales, marketing or customer service operations, and how data helps improve them.
What's in it for you
This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping how data is used across AQA
You'll benefit from:
Opportunities to influence strategic decisions through high‑value analytical work.
Support for your professional growth, including access to new tools, training and development.
Flexibility to balance work and life in a supportive, collaborative environment.
A culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and shared learning.
The satisfaction of knowing your work contributes to improving outcomes for learners.
Diversity and inclusion statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes.
Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 23.59 on Sunday 01 March.
First stage interviews will take place remotely on 09 and 10 March, second stage interviews will take place on 13 March in the Manchester office.
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