Pearson Carter are currently working with a well-established UK organisation that is continuing to develop its Data & Insights capability. They are looking for a Senior Data Strategist / Analyst to join their growing team and help shape how data is used to drive strategic and operational decision-making.
This is a hands-on senior role combining data strategy, analytics, business analysis and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across the organisation to understand requirements, improve data quality and capture, develop decision-ready insights and establish effective data standards and practices.
They offer a salary of up to £53,500, predominantly remote working and the opportunity to play a key role in developing a modern Microsoft data estate.
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Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of organisation-wide data strategies.
- Collect, analyse and interpret data to deliver actionable insights.
- Work with stakeholders to identify data requirements and opportunities for improvement.
- Design and develop data models, dashboards and reports using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
- Work across the full data lifecycle from ingestion through to analytics and insight.
- Develop efficient data loading, transformation and integration processes.
- Ensure data quality, governance, security and lineage.
- Establish common data definitions, metrics, standards and best practices.
- Support the optimisation of Microsoft Fabric costs and capacity.
- Apply statistical analysis, predictive analytics and machine learning where appropriate.
- Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering and training sessions.
- Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights.
Experience:
- Strong experience in a Data Analyst, Data Strategist, Senior Data Analyst or similar role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
- Excellent Power BI skills, including data modelling, DAX and visualisation.
- Experience with Microsoft Dataverse and Dynamics 365 from a data perspective.
- Strong understanding of data modelling, semantic layers, data quality and lineage.
- Experience managing and optimising Microsoft Fabric costs.
- Understanding of data integration across Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Azure and third-party systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate business requirements into meaningful data solutions.
- Experience working with statistical analysis, predictive analytics or machine learning.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
- Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate certification.
- Experience with R / RStudio or equivalent analytical tools.
- Experience within the charity sector.
- Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience with data governance, architecture and security across Dataverse and Power Platform.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Experience designing and delivering workshops and training.
Salary & Benefits:
- Up to £53,500
- Predominantly remote working
- 26 days annual leave bank holidays
- Additional 5 days annual leave after 2 years’ service
- Opportunity to work with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Dynamics 365 and Dataverse
- Opportunity to influence organisation-wide data strategy and standards
- Occasional travel to London and other UK locations
Location:
The Senior Data Strategist / Analyst role is predominantly remote, with occasional travel to the organisation’s Central London office or other UK locations when required.
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