Lead Analyst
£55,000 - £65,00 + bonus
Fully remote - UK based
If you’re an experienced analytics leader who loves influencing senior stakeholders, shaping strategy, and building scalable reporting ecosystems - this is the kind of role that gives you real ownership.
A well-established organisation in the education and partnerships space is investing heavily in data transformation and modern BI capability. They’re looking for a Lead Analyst who can balance technical depth with strategic thinking, and who’s comfortable being the analytics voice in senior conversations.
This is a role where you won’t just report on performance - you’ll shape it.
? Why this role stands out
*You’ll act as the analytics lead across multiple teams including partnerships, marketing, and data platforms.
*You’ll drive the delivery of major data and BI transformation projects.
*You’ll build reporting frameworks, modern dashboards, and automated analytics workflows.
*You’ll partner with senior stakeholders and influence high-level decision-making.
*You’ll mentor analysts and elevate analytics capability across the organisation.
?? What you’ll be doing
Programme & Project Leadership
*Lead delivery of analytics and reporting workstreams across multiple strategic initiatives.
*Build clear scopes, plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
*Ensure new dashboards, data models, and reporting structures are embedded and adopted.
Insight & Stakeholder Partnership
*Own insight delivery for performance reporting, forecasting, dashboards, and strategic KPI analysis.
*Prepare analytical outputs for senior leadership and partnership meetings.
*Identify trends, risks, and opportunities - and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Technical Ownership
*Lead BI and reporting development using modern analytics tools.
*Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimise data pipelines, models, and governance.
*Drive automation of recurring reports and implement analytics best practice.
Leadership & Coaching
*Mentor analysts, improving technical capability and data storytelling.
*Promote data literacy and help stakeholders self-serve using dashboards and insights.
*Support cross-functional analytics collaboration to ensure consistency and quality.
?? What you’ll bring
*5+ years in analytics, BI, or insight leadership roles.
*Strong experience with Power BI or similar tools, including data modelling and visualisation.
*SQL/Excel proficiency and experience working with cloud-based data environments.
*Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.
*Ability to influence senior leaders and balance multiple priorities.
�? Desirable (not essential)
*Experience working in higher education, partnerships, or performance-driven environments.
*Exposure to BI migration projects or modernisation programmes.
*Coaching, mentoring, or leadership experience.
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To register your interest, apply below or email your CV Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this position