Data Insights Analyst

Education Development Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization seeks a Data Insights Analyst to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Based in Reading with remote flexibility, you will analyze data, support service design, and manage projects to ensure optimal program outcomes. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of data analysis tools like PowerBI, experience managing multiple projects, and autonomy in driving results. A salary of up to £33,000 is offered, along with competitive benefits including 30 days holiday, pension scheme, and health care cash plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 days of paid volunteering per year

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Health care cash plan

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing App

Access to training portal

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint.
• In depth experience of sourcing and using intelligence including high‑volume data sets.
• Significant experience of managing end to end projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring and evaluation, turning complex datasets into clear insights.
• Design and maintain reporting schedules, deliver in-depth analysis.
• Collaborate with managers to align projects with key priorities.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Data analysis and visualization tools

Project management principles

Customer voice solutions

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Forms

Job description

Data Insights Analyst

Location: Reading with flexibility for remote working

Job type: full time, 7‑month fixed term contract (35 hours per week)

Job Objectives: The Data Insights Analyst role is to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by using an evidence‑based approach from internal and external sources. The role holder is expected to work autonomously on the analysis of the available data to support improvements to service design and operational ways of working.

Key responsibilities: We are looking for a data expert to lead on monitoring and evaluation, turning complex datasets into clear insights that drive programme success. You will design and maintain reporting schedules, deliver in-depth analysis, and collaborate with managers to align projects with key priorities. Acting as a liaison with external parties, you’ll ensure impact assessments add real value, while supporting colleagues through training and guidance to build data capability. Working closely with the Data and Performance team, you’ll embed continuous improvement and help shape evidence‑based decision making across the organisation.

The Teacher Development programmes are delivered nationally; however, administration of the programmes is predominantly undertaken at the Reading office.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable and Macros), Access, Word, PowerPoint and MS Forms.
• Advanced knowledge of customer voice solutions.
• Understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful project management e.g. Prince2.
• Advanced understanding of data analysis and visualisation tools and techniques including PowerBI.
• Knowledge of the education sector.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Experience

• Essential: In depth experience of sourcing and using intelligence including high‑volume data sets to draw insights and provide recommendations for current and future projects.
• Demonstrable experience of managing end to end projects.
• Significant experience of working on multiple projects and tasks and delivering to deadlines.
• Significant experience of working with high levels of autonomy and self‑motivation.
• Ability to create dashboards and reports that communicate insights to stakeholders.

A full list of job objectives can be found in the job description.

Deadline for applications: midnight 04 January (please note that we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £33,000 per annum based on experience.

Benefits include

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• 2 days of paid volunteering per year (pro rata).
• Matched Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Health care cash plan.
• Retail discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing App.
• Access to training portal to help support your own CPD.

Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.

Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please let us know how we can support you.