Senior Data Analyst

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group seeks a Senior Data Analyst to design and implement data mappings, ETL processes and data validations across its global school network. The role focuses on driving data quality, forecasting and insights to support enrolment, recruitment and planning.

You will work across SQL, Python, Power BI and MS Office tools to deliver data-driven decision making for Marketing and the wider organisation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a data analytics role
• Experience with large, matrix organisations
• Power BI, DAX and Azure Analysis Services for data visualisation and governance
• ETL and data cleansing with code or no-code approaches
• Data modelling and master data management in enterprise reporting
• Strong stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

• Own data quality, analysis and forecasting across school systems, supporting enrolment, recruitment and planning
• Partner with Data, Admissions, Finance and Engineering teams to maintain accurate, accessible and reliable data
• Provide data‑driven insights and Power BI reporting to improve customer acquisition and marketing performance
• Develop analytics capabilities across customer journeys, digital performance and attribution
• Support the management of academic KPIs, governance standards and reporting consistency across the global school network
• Deliver analysis, data modelling and system integrations to enhance educational performance reporting
• Build Power BI dashboards and executive reporting that provide clear visibility of academic performance and trends
• Combine multiple data sources to support evidence‑based decision‑making across the Group
• Work closely with school, regional and functional teams to improve reporting, systems and data capabilities
• Train and support users, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

Skills

SQL

Data modelling

Data governance

ETL

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Azure Analysis Services

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting into the Head of Data & Analytics, the Senior Data Analyst is a key member of the team focused on delivering and enhancing the data & insights solutions across Inspired Education Group. The role designs and implements complex data mappings, transformations, ETL processes and data validations, and creates data flow processes, automations, data analysis, data models and ad hoc reporting. It identifies opportunities to drive incremental revenue that impact the customer journey and improves measurement and reporting across all enrolment and marketing functions.

Working across SQL, Python, PowerBI, AI assistants and MS Office tools, the team is responsible for driving data driven decision making across Marketing and the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with strong analytical aptitude and problem‑solving skills, builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and translates their requirements into data solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Analysis and Data Quality

• Own data quality, analysis and forecasting across school systems, supporting enrolment, recruitment and planning.
• Partner with Data, Admissions, Finance and Engineering teams to maintain accurate, accessible and reliable data.

Marketing and Customer Insight

• Provide data‑driven insights and Power BI reporting to improve customer acquisition and marketing performance.
• Develop analytics capabilities across customer journeys, digital performance and attribution.

Academic Data, KPIs and Governance

• Support the management of academic KPIs, governance standards and reporting consistency across the global school network.
• Deliver analysis, data modelling and system integrations to enhance educational performance reporting.

Reporting and Benchmarking

• Build Power BI dashboards and executive reporting that provide clear visibility of academic performance and trends.
• Combine multiple data sources to support evidence‑based decision‑making across the Group.

Stakeholder Communication and Partnership

• Work closely with school, regional and functional teams to improve reporting, systems and data capabilities.
• Train and support users, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential

• 3+ years in a data analytics role
• SQL: expert knowledge and practical experience with de‑normalisation, time series and materialised views
• Experience of working in a large, matrix organisation
• Data visualisation with Power BI, DAX and Azure Analysis Services, considering access control, filtering and data protection segmentation aligned with GDPR
• Code or no‑code ETL background, including data cleansing, data integrity and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data governance and master data management principles, applied to enterprise and academic reporting

Desirable

• Experience of implementing or integrating education systems, student information systems or assessment platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure Data Services or modern cloud data platforms
• Understanding of IB, A-Level, GCSE, AP or other international curriculum assessment frameworks

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com