Junior Data Analyst

VPS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global training solutions provider is seeking an early-career Data Analyst in Milton Keynes. The role involves developing dashboards, automating reports, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have a university degree in data analytics and experience with Power BI and Python. The position requires strong analytical skills and offers a chance to innovate within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• University level education or equivalent in data analytics.
• Business experience in Data Analysis including tools such as MS PowerBI with DAX.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office applications, especially excellent MS-Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop impactful dashboards in Power BI.
• Automate reports and processes using DAX, Python, and Power Automate.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity and governance with detailed documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data-driven decision-making

DAX

Python

Power BI

Data visualization

Education

University level education in data analytics

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Power Automate

Cornerstone On Demand

Job description

Vertex Professional Services (VPS) is one of the world's largest training and development solutions providers. Operating in 146 countries and 34 languages, VPS has helped global organisations transform the way they provide learning across their enterprise.

Are you detail-driven, curious, and excited by the power of data? This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career analyst to join our growing Data & Analytics team and make a real impact from day one. In this role, you’ll be creating, maintaining, and sharing reports that help the business make smarter decisions, using tools like Power BI and Cornerstone On Demand to turn data into meaningful insights. We’re looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a natural comfort with numbers, and the reliability to deliver accurate results every time. If you’re passionate about data, automation, and using analytics to drive performance, this is your chance to kickstart your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team where your ideas and contributions will truly matter.

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop impactful dashboards in Power BI, using DAX to transform raw data into clear insights.
• Create standout visualizations that help our customers understand and act on their data.
• Leverage DAX, Power Query, and advanced data modelling to deliver accurate insights, compelling visuals, and ensure solid row-level security for sensitive data.
• Automate reports and processes using tools such as DAX , Python, Power Automate to boost efficiency and free up time for deeper, more meaningful analysis.
• Build and optimise data workflows with Python, streamlining data cleaning, analysis, for smarter decisions.
• Confidently handle large data sets and process them into the formats our business needs.
• Contribute fresh ideas to support continuous innovation, development, and new feature functionality.
• Define performance indicators and measures in line with customer programmes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, measuring performance against metrics and linking training data to business results.
• Support governance through data gathering and presentation creation.
• Develop performance reporting across programs and projects
• Ensuring data accuracy and integrity and governance with detailed documentation,
• Deliver projects on time, to the highest quality, and within budget, keeping standards high at every step.
• Communicate progress clearly and manage stakeholder expectations with confidence.

What we are looking for

• University level education or equivalent in data analytics or equivalent
• Business experience in Data Analysis including tools such and MS PowerBI with DAX
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office applications (esp. excellent MS-Excel skills)
• Business knowledge and hands on experience in Python, Power Automate and Cornerstone On Demand LMS reporting module
• Practical and theoretical Knowledge in information management, process management, data governance, data security (GDPR) and rhetorical and presentation skills
• Preferably advanced knowledge and experience with other BI tools
• Ability to work from Milton Keynes office 3 days a week and ideally live within a 20 mile radius due to location.

Please note: Our office location is not easily commutable by public transport therefore the successful candidate will need their own transport.