Data Reporting and Analytics Lead

Global University Systems (GUS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care Vouchers

Training & Development opportunities

Staff Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) is a forward-thinking international education group seeking a Data Reporting & Analytics Lead to work with the Chief of Staff to the CEO and senior executives across the Group. This is a high-impact role shaping how performance is measured, reported and acted upon across our multinational education business.

You will design insightful reporting, build intuitive dashboards and turn complex data into actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting or performance management.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI expertise.
• A track record of building dashboards and producing insightful management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business actions.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• A degree in Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient data collection and reporting processes across multiple business units.
• Develop executive-level dashboards and visualisations using Excel and Power BI.
• Create performance reporting frameworks that provide clear visibility of organisational performance.
• Deliver meaningful insights and recommendations through advanced analytics and data interpretation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, challenges and areas for improvement.
• Transform complex datasets into concise, impactful presentations for executive audiences.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, data quality and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Dashboards

Education

Data-related degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success. Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the upskilling of our students worldwide.

We're looking for a highly analytical and commercially focused Data Reporting & Analytics Lead to work closely with the Chief of Staff to the CEO and senior executives across the Group.

This is a high-impact role where you'll shape how performance is measured, reported and acted upon across a diverse international education business. You'll develop insightful reporting, build intuitive dashboards, and turn complex data into actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement efficient data collection and reporting processes across multiple business units.

• Develop executive-level dashboards and visualisations using Excel and Power BI.

• Create performance reporting frameworks that provide clear visibility of organisational performance.

• Deliver meaningful insights and recommendations through advanced analytics and data interpretation.

• Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, challenges and areas for improvement.

• Transform complex datasets into concise, impactful presentations for executive audiences.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement.

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, data quality and analytics capabilities.

About You

We're interested in individuals who combine strong technical capability with commercial curiosity and excellent stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring:

• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting or performance management.

• Advanced Excel and Power BI expertise.

• A track record of building dashboards and producing insightful management reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business actions.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior leaders.

• A degree in Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Business or a related discipline.

• Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays- time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.

• Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.

• Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support.

• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spreadthe cost of your commute with an interest‑free travel loan.

• Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.

• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.

• Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc

• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.

• Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team.

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GUSis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.