Data Insight Analyst

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
15 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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 solutionsRequired 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 prioritiesDesirable 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 environmentsWhat'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 impactIf you are an experienced Data Insights Analyst looking for your next opportunity, click apply now

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