Senior Data Analyst

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst for a fixed-term contract in Edinburgh. You will develop data management solutions using Microsoft Azure and Power BI, provide support for data services, and maintain best practices for data management. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, with strong data engineering and communication skills. Salary ranges from £35k to £42k per year.

Qualifications

• Degree in data or related subject OR equivalent operational experience.
• Strong background in data engineering, warehousing, and data quality.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop data management solutions and reports using Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Power Platform.
• Provide third-line support for data services.
• Develop and maintain best practices for data management.

Skills

Data engineering

Data warehousing

Data quality

Microsoft 365

Power BI

SQL Server

Python

ETL processes

Analytics dashboards

Azure Databricks

Education

Degree in data or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Tableau

SSRS

Job description

Overview

Morgan Hunt are working with a housing association based in Edinburgh to recruit a data analyst on an FTC (2 years).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop data management solutions and reports using Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Power Platform.
• Provide third-line support for data services.
• Manage incidents, requests, problems, changes, and assets in the Digital & Data team.
• Develop and maintain best practices for data management from source to visualisation (data prep, integration, modelling, testing, reporting, analytics).
• Document deployed data solutions (process flows, security, error handling, etc.).
• Maintain and support existing data management solutions.
• Deliver training to business users on published data models and reports.

Experience required

• Degree in data or related subject OR equivalent operational experience.
• Strong background in data engineering, warehousing, and data quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Power BI, and other BI tools (e.g., Tableau, SSRS).
• Experience with SQL Server, Python, Microsoft DevOps, ETL processes, and analytics dashboards.
• Familiarity with Azure Databricks and Delta Lake is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment and contribute to team performance.
• Strong communication, influencing skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of the Housing sector and its regulatory environment is a plus.

£35k - £42k per year

2 year FTC

Edinburgh office (1/2 times per month)

Please get in touch for further information

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual;s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.