ROLE: Data Analyst (Sr. Officer) – Bolton Head Office
BENEFITS
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours of duty: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: IT Project Manager
Location: Bolton Office
Annual leave: 28 days per year
THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.
Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.
To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on:
THE ROLE
Ummah Welfare Trust is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support the charity's data and reporting needs across all departments. You will be responsible for extracting, analysing, and presenting data from multiple systems—including SQL databases, Financial Systems, .NET-based custom applications, Excel, Power BI, and Access Financials Analytics. You will play a key role in supporting decision-making through insightful and accurate reporting.
MAIN DUTIES
* Develop and maintain reports using SQL queries across operational databases.
* Design and support dashboards and KPIs using Power BI and Financial Systems Analytics.
* Generate ad-hoc and scheduled reports to support Finance, Fundraising, HR, Programmes, and other departments.
* Understand and map data from Financial Systems and custom-built .NET applications.
* Work closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and turn them into actionable insights.
* Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with relevant charity and data protection standards (e.g. GDPR).
* Automate manual reporting processes where possible.
* Provide training and support to internal users on report usage and interpretation.
* Collaborate with the IT team to improve data access and reporting capabilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field. (Desirable)
* Power BI, Microsoft, or SQL-related certifications. (Desirable)
* Understanding of financial reporting and charity accounting practices. (Desirable)
Experience
* Strong SQL skills (e.g. T-SQL or PostgreSQL). (Essential)
* Experience working with Financials Systems (Analytics module preferred). (Essential)
* Good understanding of .NET-based systems and how to interact with their data sources. (Essential)
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, charts). (Essential)
* Proficiency in Power BI (DAX, visuals, publishing dashboards). (Essential)
* Experience in gathering reporting requirements and translating them into technical outputs. (Essential)
* Good interpersonal and communication skills. (Essential)
* Understanding of working in a non-profit or charity environment is a plus (Essential)
Skills/Abilities
* SQL (e.g. T-SQL/PostgreSQL) (Essential)
* Financial Systems (Essential)
* Access Financials Analytics (Essential)
* Excel (advanced functions) (Essential)
* Power BI (Desirable)
* .NET Applications (data layer) (Essential)
* Data Analysis & Visualisation (Essential)
* Report Automation (Essential)
* Communication & Requirements Gathering (Essential)
* GDPR & Data Protection Awareness (Essential)
* Charity Sector Familiarity (Desirable)
Other
* Respect for and understanding of the values of a Muslim-led charity (Essential)
* Occasionally adapt working times to meet the requirements of the organisation and may include weekends (Essential)
* Commitment to data privacy and organisational integrity (Desirable)
* Willingness to learn new systems and engage with non-technical users. (Desirable)
* Problem-solver with a can-do attitude and ability to work independently. (Desirable)
HOW TO APPLY
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The closing date for applications is 15th November 2025, although the position may close sooner if the right candidate is found.
To apply for this role, please email your CV and Covering Letter to the email provided.
Please ensure that you address how you satisfy each of the criteria in the person specification in your covering letter.
For more information or discussion about the role please contact:
Please note: applications from recruitment agencies are not welcome.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person