Strategic Planning Analyst - Data & Insight Lead (Hybrid)

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University in East London is seeking an analytics professional to join a visible team relied on by senior leaders across Finance, Marketing and faculties. This hybrid role requires two days on site and offers a clear path to influence planning and performance.

You will work at the heart of a data transformation, building skills in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL and Python, while turning complex data into insights that drive strategic decisions and action across the university.

Qualifications

• Analytically strong, commercially minded and curious.
• Advanced Excel is essential.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python or Microsoft Fabric is valuable.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and make data meaningful.

Responsibilities

• Turn data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Support planning and performance across faculties.
• Contribute to the data transformation to Microsoft Fabric.
• Ensure data quality and governance in reporting and analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Curiosity

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

Business Objects

Job description

The University in East London is seeking an analytics professional to join a visible team relied on by senior leaders across Finance, Marketing and faculties. This hybrid role requires two days on site and offers a clear path to influence planning and performance.

You will work at the heart of a data transformation, building skills in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL and Python, while turning complex data into insights that drive strategic decisions and action across the university.