Digital Analytics Manager

This role leads the governance, implementation, and strategic use of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) across UCAS and UCAS Media. It is pivotal in enabling strategic reporting and data-driven decisions through accurate tracking, insightful reporting, and effective stakeholder support.

In addition to overseeing GA4, the role drives the development of a Centre of Excellence and a robust operating model for analytics and reporting transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, uniting colleagues to define best practice, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver GA4 training and guidance; act as go-to expert for queries and reporting.
• Promote analytics awareness and continuous improvement across Comms & Marketing.
• Support GA4 setup and accurate conversion tracking for internal/external stakeholders.
• Align tracking strategies with campaign objectives across media, charity, product, and tech teams.
• Drive alignment of people, processes, and tools with UCAS’s data-to-insight strategy.
• Inform measurement frameworks and attribution; evolve analytics capabilities (BigQuery, Looker Studio).
• Lead GA Centre of Excellence to standardize reporting, share knowledge, and foster innovation.
• Build and develop a high-performing analytics team delivering timely, accurate insights.
• Oversee tracking, dashboards (e.g., Tableau), and performance reporting for digital platforms.
• Ensure actionable intelligence via collaboration

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Core Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading GA4 reporting in a professional setting, ideally across multiple businesses
• Strong understanding of digital marketing metrics, conversion tracking, and attribution
• Proficient with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI)
• Excellent communication skills; able to train and support non-technical users
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams and external clients
  Familiarity with tag management systems (e.g., Google Tag Manager)
• Experience with social platform tracking pixels (e.g., Meta, TikTok, Snap)

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Google Analytics Certification (GA4)
• Google Tag Manager Fundamentals
• Google Ads Measurement Certification
• Desirable: BigQuery for Marketing Analysts
• Desirable: Looker Studio Certification (or equivalent data visualization platform)

Pacakge

• Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity
• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies
• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts
• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave
• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools
• Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office
• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond.

Salary: Circa £65,00 - £75,000 dependant on level and depth of experience.

How to apply

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