Supporting the BI Analyst with the University’s Data Insights Project which seeks to create and develop dashboards from the institution’s data lake.
Support the Head of Research & Business Intelligence in creating dashboards that replace existing flat file reports
Development and maintenance of appropriate documentation in relation to all of the above
Keeping abreast of specialized information systems/software in support of the above; contributing to the development of an integrated ‘business intelligence’ service within the wider department
Communicating with colleagues across the global institution in support of the business processes and use of Power BI dashboards
Networking with the user community in the University to keep alert to feedback and needs, and with external communities to be alert to current developments and issues
Other projects as agreed from time to time, and reporting to the BI Analyst on projects to which the role holder has been assigned
Requirements & Skills:
The role-holder should have a first degree or equivalent featuring significant relevant numerical and analytical content, with experience of creating dashboards in MS Power BI
Excellent IT skills with experience across the MS Office suite and advanced working knowledge of PowerBI (or similar BI and visual analytics platform) and Excel
Demonstrable experience of extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data to produce reports and dashboards in support of management activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including data visualisation and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex management information in an accessible way for a diverse audience
Analytical problem-solving skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Demonstrable excellent customer service, with a professional and proactive approach
Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
Extensive experience working with a medium level of autonomy and responsibility in a management information / planning role
Experience of working in Higher Education in a similar management information/planning environment as outlined above
