Power BI Data Analyst (12-month FTC)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Sponsorship: No sponsorship available
VIQU have partnered with a large, values-driven organisation operating at national scale within the education sector. Supporting a wide and diverse network of institutions, they are on a multi-year journey to modernise how data underpins teaching, leadership, and strategic decision-making.
The organisation is investing heavily in its data and analytics capability, moving away from manual, fragmented reporting towards a modern, automated insight platform. With a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and real-world impact, data is viewed as a strategic asset rather than a back-office function.
The Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, suited to an experienced Power BI Analyst who enjoys autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and owning reporting solutions end-to-end.
You’ll play a key role in delivering trusted reporting to senior leaders and operational teams, while contributing to the rollout of a new enterprise analytics platform. The role also offers exposure to forward-thinking work around predictive insight and responsible AI, helping shape how data is used across a complex, multi-site organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Own the full Power BI reporting lifecycle from requirements through to delivery
Design clear, scalable dashboards using DAX, Power Query, and strong data modelling
Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insight
Support the evolution of the data platform and data lake
Promote data literacy through guidance, training, and support
Ensure strong data governance, access control, and reporting quality
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
Advanced Power BI experience (DAX, data modelling, Power Query)
Strong Excel skills with basic SQL knowledge
Experience working with complex, multi-entity datasets (ideally education or public sector)
Ability to work independently and deliver at pace
Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Understanding of secure reporting and data governance
Desirable
Experience supporting data literacy or training users
Awareness of Microsoft Fabric and data warehousing concepts
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation where data genuinely influences outcomes. You’ll work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team, enjoy remote working and strong flexibility, and contribute to analytics initiatives that are shaping best practice across the sector.
Benefits
Salary £40,000 – £45,000
Contributory pension scheme
26 days holiday
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced family leave policies
Group Life Insurance
Health cash plan
Tailored professional development
Flexible working and strong work-life balance
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