Data Analyst

University of East London; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of East London is seeking a data professional with strong SQL and Power BI skills to turn complex datasets into actionable insights. You will create reusable queries and dashboards to support migration cycles, validate data quality, and collaborate with stakeholders across systems.

This role emphasises data transformation, reporting excellence, and clear communication to both technical and non-technical audiences, contributing to the university's strategic transformation programme and

Qualifications

• Strong SQL and reporting skills.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience cleansing and validating data across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Query, analyse and present data across multiple systems using SQL, Excel and Power BI.
• Develop and maintain reusable queries, reports and dashboards for migration, validation and data quality.
• Support stakeholders in validating and cleansing data before migration cycles and go-live.
• Identify data quality issues and highlight anomalies through clear reporting.
• Collaborate with data architects, testers and business users to improve data quality processes.
• 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 quality

Data migration

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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.

• 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

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.

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

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

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.

You can explore our full benefits package here:

Equal Opportunities

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.