We are seeking a Data Analyst - Education Sector (remote) to join our growing team at VenturEd Solutions!
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst with experience in the UK education sector to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, implementing, and supporting reporting requirements, designing data visualizations, and understanding further data requirements within the education landscape. You will work closely with stakeholders to support both UK and US schools, leveraging your expertise in education data, assessment, legislation, and advanced data analytics tools.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide insights into educational data, assessments, and trends.
Ensure data accuracy and consistency in reporting, delivering high-quality and actionable insights.
Data Visualization:
Design and develop user-friendly data visualizations using PowerBI to effectively communicate complex data findings.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and design visualizations that support strategic decision-making.
Data Management:
Work with large datasets from diverse sources, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security.
Utilize Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and other cloud-based tools for data integration, transformation, and storage.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tailored solutions.
Conduct needs assessments and provide recommendations on data strategies and analytics to support schools in the UK and the US.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop solutions to optimize data analysis and reporting capabilities.
Keep up to date with emerging trends, best practices, and legislation in education data and analytics.
Develop and maintain scripts and queries using SQL and Python for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
Troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines and workflows to ensure efficient data processing and analysis.
Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in the education sector.
Strong knowledge of education data, assessments, and relevant legislation.
Advanced skills in PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
Familiarity with C# for data manipulation and integration would be a plus.
Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and other Microsoft Azure tools would be a plus.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data findings to non-technical stakeholders.
VenturEd Solutions UK comprises of market-leading education technology companies trusted by over 18,000 school establishments. Our suite includes communications, payments, analytics, data integration solutions, and school website design. Full personal membership to our private healthcare, AXA PPP
~25 days of holiday, plus the bank holidays
~ Generous paid sick leave
~ Enhanced paid parental leave
~ Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.
We therefore treat everyone on the basis of their talent and cultural capability, and nothing else.
