Strategic BI Analyst: Data Insights & Dashboards

British Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Council in London is seeking a BI Analyst to join the Data Evidence and Performance hub, delivering high-quality performance reporting and insight to support Strategy 2030.

You will collect data from multiple sources, build dashboards in Power BI, and translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations for senior leaders across finance, marketing and operations. This role requires 2+ years in BI or data analysis and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in BI analysis and/or data analysis.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills with proficiency in SQL, Excel and analytics platforms.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing and tracking metrics for digital service performance.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain performance reporting frameworks aligned with KPIs.
• Collect, prepare and manage data from multiple sources with accuracy.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau.
• Translate complex datasets into clear narratives and recommendations for leadership.
• Support teams in defining data requirements to answer key business questions.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses of marketing campaigns, pricing, and customer behaviour.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy policies.
• Collaborate with data professionals to improve data quality and integration.
• Provide training to stakeholders on analytics outputs.

Skills

BI analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in data science / related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

GA4

Job description

The British Council in London is seeking a BI Analyst to join the Data Evidence and Performance hub, delivering high-quality performance reporting and insight to support Strategy 2030.

You will collect data from multiple sources, build dashboards in Power BI, and translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations for senior leaders across finance, marketing and operations. This role requires 2+ years in BI or data analysis and strong communication skills.