Data Analyst

University of East London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of East London is seeking a Data Analyst to support the transition from legacy systems to Banner SaaS as part of the Student Record System transformation. You will work within data architecture and migration workstreams, using SQL, Power BI and Excel to query, analyse and present data to stakeholders for validation and decision-making ahead of migration and go-live activities.

You will develop reusable queries and dashboards to support migration, data quality, and reporting standards

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and data reporting skills across multiple systems.
• Experience with Power BI and Excel for data validation and dashboards.
• Experience with data migration or transformation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Query, analyse and present data across multiple systems using SQL, Excel and Power BI.
• Develop and maintain reusable queries, reports and dashboards to support migration and data quality.
• Support stakeholders in reviewing, validating and cleansing data ahead of migration cycles.
• Identify data quality issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve data validation and reporting standards.
• Translate technical findings into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data validation, reporting and migration processes.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Reporting

Job description

Salary
£53,040 to £60,752per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Fixed Term

Closing Date
Thursday 27 August 2026

Interview Date
To be confirmed

Reference
044S2026

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service

The Commercial and Programme Delivery Directorate, led by the Chief Commercial Officer, sits at the heart of UEL’s strategic ambitions, bringing together expertise across commercial strategy, procurement, programme delivery, strategic transformation and business development to drive the University’s major initiatives and long-term growth agenda. Combining strong governance, oversight, and delivery capability with deep commercial expertise, the Directorate enables the successful delivery of UEL’s most significant and complex initiatives while also helping the University identify and realise new opportunities through strategic partnerships, innovative operating models, and diversified income streams. The Directorate sits at the intersection of operational excellence and strategic growth, ensuring that UEL delivers on its commitments and pursues sustainable opportunities that strengthen its long-term financial resilience, market position and reputation while remaining true to its academic mission and civic purpose.

About the Job

The Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting the University’s transition from legacy systems to Banner SaaS as part of the Student Record System (SRS) Transformation Programme. Working within the Data Architecture and Data Migration workstreams, you will use SQL, Power BI and reporting tools to query, analyse and present data to business stakeholders, enabling data validation, cleansing and informed decision-making ahead of migration and go-live activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Query, analyse and present data across multiple systems using tools such as SQL, Excel and Power BI.
• Develop and maintain reusable queries, reports and dashboards to support migration, validation and data quality activities.
• Support business stakeholders in reviewing, validating and cleansing data ahead of migration cycles and go-live.
• Identify and highlight data quality issues, anomalies and exceptions through clear reporting and analysis.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams, data architects, testers and business stakeholders to improve data quality processes and reporting standards.
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data validation, reporting and migration processes across the transformation programme

About You

You are a highly analytical and detail-focused data professional with strong SQL and reporting skills, and experience working with complex datasets across multiple systems. You’re confident using tools such as Power BI and Excel to turn data into meaningful insights that support decision-making and improve data quality.

You’re a strong communicator who can explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and you enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Methodical, inquisitive and delivery-focused, you thrive in fast-paced transformation environments and are passionate about improving data quality and supporting positive organisational change.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.