Job description

The Royal Ballet School is a world-renowned institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ballet dancers. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the studio, encompassing all aspects of student well-being, including health and performance. We are embarking on a strategic project to enhance our healthcare initiatives through data-driven insights and are seeking a dedicated Data Analyst to join our team. 

We are looking for a highly motivated Data Analyst to support our healthcare and performance teams by managing and analysing data to inform injury prevention strategies, optimise training programmes, and improve overall student well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with our staff and external partners to ensure data integrity and develop actionable insights. 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Royal Ballet School is a world-renowned institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ballet dancers. Our commitment to excellence extends
beyond the studio, encompassing all aspects of student well-being, including health and performance. We are embarking on a strategic project to enhance
our healthcare initiatives through data-driven insights and are seeking a dedicated Data Analyst to join our team.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly motivated Data Analyst to support our healthcare and performance teams by managing and analysing data to inform injury prevention strategies, optimise training programmes, and improve overall student well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with our staff and external partners to ensure data integrity and develop actionable insights.

MAIN DUTIES

DATA MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION

• Collaborate with Smartabase on data cleansing, ongoing data hygiene, and developing new dashboards.
• Redefine injury data classification codes according to IOC 2020 standards.

REPORTING AND MAINTENANCE

• Maintain the Smartabase system, ensuring data integrity and usability.
• Provide administrative support for Smartabase users within the Royal Ballet School.
• Implement and manage weekly injury reporting and daily wellness reporting systems.

DATA ANALYSIS AND PROJECTS

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of injury costs and RED-s costs, reporting findings and insights.
• Analyse physical development and growth & maturation data to inform training interventions.
• Investigate the potential for integration of other school systems.

INTERVENTION PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Work with the performance team to plan and implement data-driven interventions aimed at reducing injuries and improving student outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, providing regular feedback and reports.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND SUPPORT

• Maintain ongoing collaboration with Smartabase to enhance data systems and dashboards.
• Support the integration of wider RBS staff and parents onto the Smartabase platform.
• Investigate and address additional data analysis needs within the wider school community

PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with healthcare data and performance metrics.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Smartabase builder-admin certification.

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The 788Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.