Data Analyst

DataAnalystJobs.io; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Analyst in the education sector, where you'll leverage your expertise to drive data-driven decisions. In this remote role, you will define and implement reporting requirements, design impactful data visualizations using PowerBI, and manage large datasets to ensure data quality and integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders across the UK and US to optimize educational outcomes through advanced analytics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the education landscape while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare membership

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous paid sick leave

Enhanced paid parental leave

Death in Service Insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst in the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of education data and relevant legislation.
• Advanced skills in PowerBI for data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive reporting requirements.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations for educational insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs.

Skills

Data Analysis

Reporting

Data Visualization

SQL

PowerBI

Python

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

C#

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Analyst - Education Sector (remote) to join our growing team!

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst with experience in the UK education sector to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, implementing, and supporting reporting requirements, designing data visualizations, and understanding further data needs within the education landscape. You will work closely with stakeholders to support both UK and US schools, leveraging your expertise in education data, assessment, legislation, and advanced data analytics tools.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Position Summary

We are looking for someone who brings...

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Define and implement comprehensive reporting requirements based on stakeholder needs.

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide insights into educational data, assessments, and trends.

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in reporting, delivering high-quality and actionable insights.

1. Data Visualization:

• Design and develop user-friendly data visualizations using PowerBI to effectively communicate complex data findings.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and design visualizations that support strategic decision-making.

1. Data Management:

• Work with large datasets from diverse sources, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.

• Utilize Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and other cloud-based tools for data integration, transformation, and storage.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tailored solutions.

• Conduct needs assessments and provide recommendations on data strategies and analytics to support schools in the UK and the US.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop solutions to optimize data analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Keep up to date with emerging trends, best practices, and legislation in education data and analytics.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Develop and maintain scripts and queries using SQL and Python for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.

• Troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient data processing and analysis.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in the education sector.

• Strong knowledge of education data, assessments, and relevant legislation.

• Advanced skills in PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

• Familiarity with C# for data manipulation and integration would be a plus.

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and other Microsoft Azure tools would be a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Total Rewards

About UK

VenturEd Solutions UK comprises market-leading education technology companies trusted by over 18,000 school establishments. Our products provide tangible benefits by reducing costs, freeing up staff time, and supporting strategic priorities.

Our suite includes communications, payments, analytics, data integration solutions, and school website design. Home of Groupcall, Teachers2Parents, SchoolMoney, BehaviourWatch, SchoolPod, Parentapps, WisePay, Assembly, and Xporter.

Why work here?

• Full membership to our private healthcare, AXA PPP
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous paid sick leave
• Enhanced paid parental leave
• Membership to our Death in Service Insurance scheme, providing 4x your salary to your loved ones
• Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme

VenturEd Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We value respect, understanding, and the diversity of backgrounds and circumstances.

We treat everyone based on talent and cultural capability, and aim to remove discrimination related to protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Additional factors

All hires will be required to:

• Verify their identity
• Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
• Complete pre-employment checks