VIQU IT
City, Birmingham
VIQU IT
Power BI Data Analyst (12-month FTC)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 £45,000
Sponsorship: No sponsorship available
VIQU have partnered with a large, values-driven organisation operating at national scale within the education sector. Supporting a wide and diverse network of institutions, they are on a multi-year journey to modernise how data underpins teaching, leadership, and strategic decision-making.
The organisation is investing heavily in its data and analytics capability, moving away from manual, fragmented reporting towards a modern, automated insight platform. With a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and real-world impact, data is viewed as a strategic asset rather than a back-office function.
The Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, suited to an experienced Power BI Analyst who enjoys autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and owning reporting solutions end-to-end.
You ll play a key role in delivering trusted reporting to senior leaders and operational teams, while contributing to the rollout of a new enterprise analytics platform. The role also offers exposure to forward-thinking work around predictive insight and responsible AI, helping shape how data is used across a complex, multi-site organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Own the full Power BI reporting lifecycle from requirements through to delivery
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Design clear, scalable dashboards using DAX, Power Query, and strong data modelling
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Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insight
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Support the evolution of the data platform and data lake
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Promote data literacy through guidance, training, and support
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Ensure strong data governance, access control, and reporting quality
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
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Advanced Power BI experience (DAX, data modelling, Power Query)
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Strong Excel skills with basic SQL knowledge
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Experience working with complex, multi-entity datasets (ideally education or public sector)
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Ability to work independently and deliver at pace
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Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Understanding of secure reporting and data governance
Desirable
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Experience supporting data literacy or training users
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Awareness of Microsoft Fabric and data warehousing concepts
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation where data genuinely influences outcomes. You ll work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team, enjoy remote working and strong flexibility, and contribute to analytics initiatives that are shaping best practice across the sector.
Benefits
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Salary £40,000 £45,000
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Contributory pension scheme
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26 days holiday
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Occupational sick pay
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Enhanced family leave policies
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Group Life Insurance
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Health cash plan
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Tailored professional development
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Flexible working and strong work-life balance
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