Data Insight Analyst

Role: Data Insights Analyst
Location: UK
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Data Insights Analyst to join a growing MI, Data and Analytics function within a national organisation operating across care, education, and support services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Insights Analyst with strong Power BI and SQL skills to work across a wide range of operational and central datasets, helping drive better reporting, insight, and decision-making across the business.

The successful Data Insights Analyst will play a key role in dashboard development, data engineering, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, supporting teams across operations, HR, Finance, IT, and other central functions.

The Role
As a Data Insights Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and optimising Power BI dashboards, datasets, semantic models, and DAX, while also supporting ETL workflows and wider data platform activity. You will work with sensitive and regulated datasets, ensuring data quality, reliability, and strong governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and improve Power BI dashboards, datasets, semantic models, and DAX
  • Ensure reporting solutions are user-focused, well-governed, and high performing
  • Support ETL workflows across SQL Server, Fabric, and cloud-based tools
  • Contribute to modern data platform pipelines, including Databricks, Snowflake, or similar technologies
  • Analyse data across multiple service areas including operational, HR, and Finance
  • Maintain data quality, lineage, and reliability across reporting environments
  • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical analytical solutions

Required Skills and Experience

  • Strong Power BI development experience
  • Strong SQL / SQL Server skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms
  • Experience working with sensitive or regulated datasets
  • Ability to work across multiple data domains and business functions
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Desirable Experience

  • TimeXtender experience
  • Exposure to Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms
  • Experience with APIs, automation, or Python
  • Knowledge of data governance, master data management, and data quality frameworks
  • Experience in healthcare, care, education, residential childcare, or supported living environments

What's on Offer

  • The chance to support meaningful, data-driven work within a national organisation
  • Exposure to a modern data environment including Power BI, Fabric, and enterprise ETL tools
  • Opportunities for professional development across analytics, data engineering, and cloud technologies
  • A varied role with strong stakeholder engagement and real business impact

If you are an experienced Data Insights Analyst looking for your next opportunity, click apply now.

Job Details

Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
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