Business Intelligence Analyst

University of East London 

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School/Service

The Business Intelligence Directorate, in IT services works with teams across the University to improve decision-making, institutional performance and the student experience.

Working closely with the key stakeholders, this role will help maintain reliable institutional reporting as UEL transitions to its New Student Records System (SRS).

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst to support the transition from our legacy Student Records System to the New SRS.

This is a hands-on analytical role focused on understanding existing reporting structures, rebuilding reports and ensuring that institutional data remains accurate and consistent throughout the transition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse complex datasets and understand existing reporting definitions, calculations and business logic.
• Explore, join and transform data from legacy and new SRS environments.
• Redevelop reports, dashboards and analytical models using Power BI, SQL and other appropriate tools.
• Reconcile reporting outputs across systems, investigate discrepancies and validate results.
• Document data mappings, transformations and reporting logic.
• Work with technical teams and business stakeholders to maintain reporting continuity.

About You

You will bring strong analytical skills, practical experience of business intelligence tools and the ability to work independently with complex or unfamiliar datasets.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Hands-on experience using Power BI, SQL or comparable analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, data modelling and transformation.
• Experience investigating data quality issues and reconciling reporting outputs.
• Ability to understand existing business logic and reproduce accurate reporting results.
• Clear communication skills when working with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A structured, methodical approach to problem-solving and documentation.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: Benefits for professional services positions | University of East London

Please note: we encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £47,403 to £52,640 per annum inclusive of London Weighting