Data Intelligence Specialist (University Reporting)

University of the Highlands and Islands; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Data Intelligence Specialist to enhance data usage for decision-making across the university. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining data reports and dashboards, ensuring accurate and user-friendly outputs. Candidates must have strong SQL and data visualisation skills, with experience in similar roles preferred. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,331 to £37,483 per annum, along with other benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave policy

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong technical skills in SQL and data visualisation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality data reports and dashboards.
• Ensure data outputs are accurate, timely, and user-friendly.
• Provide user training to help colleagues use data effectively.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Report development

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SQL Server

SSRS

Power BI

SITS:Vision

Job description

UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 12 independent colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities, but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university structure.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Data Intelligence Specialist (University Reporting)

Please note

Please note This role is currently only available to executive office applicants.

Salary range £35,331 to £37,483 per annum pro‑ra.

Duration Permanent Full Time.

Working hours

Location

Closing Date Sunday 30th November 2025.

The Reporting Team

The team is a small, collaborative group based within the Student Records, Reporting, and Management Information Systems area of the UHI Executive Office. We play a vital role in delivering high‑quality management and operational reports that inform decision‑making across the university. The team’s work supports a wide range of university activities, from statutory reporting and performance indicators (KPIs and SPIs) to the development of interactive dashboards and visual insights that bring student data to life.

We’re now looking for a Data Intelligence Specialist (University Reporting) to join our team and help us enhance the way data is used to support learning, teaching, and strategic outcomes across UHI.

Summary of the Role

The postholder will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality data reports and dashboards that drive informed decision‑making across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and its academic partners. Using tools such as SQL Server, SSRS, and Power BI, the role focuses on transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that support both operational and strategic objectives.

Working within UHI’s reporting environment, the successful candidate will ensure that data outputs are accurate, timely, and user‑friendly. They will develop and optimise SQL queries, test and validate reports, create documentation, and provide user training to help colleagues make effective use of data. The role also involves managing access permissions, troubleshooting technical issues, and continuously improving reporting processes and tools.

Applicants must be able to evidence experience in a similar role and have strong technical skills in SQL, data visualisation, and report development. In addition, they must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues. Experience in higher or further education, or with systems such as SITS:Vision, would be advantageous.

A detailed job description and person specification for the post are included. Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Paul MacFadyen at [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits

This role is linked to grade 6 on the UHI pay scale. The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £35,331 to £37,483 per annum pro‑ra.

This post is full time and will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.

The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx

Full‑time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager.

Recruitment Process

When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification. Please note, this role is currently open to internal candidates from UHI Executive Office only.

• The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday 30 th November 2025.
• Shortlisting – TBC
• Interview – TBC

If you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the HR team as soon as possible.

Applications for this post are currently restricted to existing executive office employees only.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at [e-mail].