Power BI Data Analyst
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Job description
Are you passionate about turning data into insight and driving innovation in education systems? Join us as a Power BI Data Analyst and play a key role in developing data-driven solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and decision-making across Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering.
What you would be doing
As a key member of the Education Systems and Delivery Team, you will lead the development of interactive Power BI dashboards and reporting frameworks that transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. Working closely with the Power Platform Developer, you'll design and optimise data models, validate data sources, and create engaging visualisations that inform operational and strategic priorities.
You will collaborate with colleagues across departments to prepare, analyse, and interpret datasets from education systems and digital learning platforms, helping improve data quality, process efficiency, and reporting accuracy. Your work will support both day-to-day operations and longer-term projects that underpin the Faculty's digital transformation agenda.
This role is crucial for advancing evidence-based decision-making, improving visibility of educational processes, and ensuring that data insights directly contribute to enhancing staff and student experience.
Requirements
Do you have experience in SQL?, * Degree or equivalent, preferably a technical or data-related qualification
- Hands-on experience analysing, preparing, and managing data in a medium or large organisation
- Strong working knowledge of Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, and Power Query
- Experience using data analysis languages or tools such as SQL, Python, or R
- Knowledge of data preparation, integration, and transformation processes
- Understanding of data protection and information security principles, including GDPR
- Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Organised, methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive relationships across teams
Benefits & conditions
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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
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Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
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Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
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Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
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Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.