Company DescriptionThe UK College Division of Global University Systems (GUS) is a vibrant group of institutions specialising in music, fashion, hospitality, graphic design, trading, and professional business education. It includes the London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM), a leading independent music school offering industry-focused degrees in performance, production, and music business; the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), which delivers innovative programmes in fashion, hospitality, graphic design, and creative enterprise; The Language Gallery (TLG), providing English language and university preparation courses that support academic and professional progression; and the London Academy of Trading (LAT), a specialist provider of financial trading education offering practical, career-focused training in the heart of London.These colleges are part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network with 60,000+ students across six countries. GUS operates six universities and a wide range of language, business, and professional schools, including The University of Law, LSBF, and Arden University in the UK, and partners like University Canada West and GISMA Business School internationally-all committed to accessible, career-focused education.PositionSenior Business Data AnalystRole Type: PermanentLocation: London (hybrid/multiple locations)Competitive SalaryThis high-profile role represents an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on business growth across the UK Colleges Division. We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Senior Business Data Analyst to join our team. This role will support data-driven insights to guide business decision makers to optimise operational efficiency, and drive growth initiatives across the UK Colleges Division.This role is business, technical and analytical in nature, involving end-to-end development and support of Business Intelligence solutions. It requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs, proficiency in Power BI tools for report development, and expertise in designing ETL processes for data integration.RequirementsKey Activities & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements through workshops and discussions.
Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Design and develop insightful dashboards and reports aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs).
Translate business needs into technical specifications for BI solutions.
Build and maintain ETL processes to integrate data from multiple sources.
Monitor and optimise BI system performance and ensure high availability.
Ensure data accuracy and usability to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
Extensive experience with Microsoft BI stack (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Power BI)
Strong ETL and data warehousing knowledge
Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS
Proven ability to deliver actionable insights from complex data
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to design and build scalable dashboards and reporting solutions tailored to business needs
Other informationWhat we offer our Colleagues:
25 days annual leave
Pension 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution
Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
Vision Express Eye Care Vouchers
Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers - Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics etc
Employee Assistance Programme.
Refer a friend scheme for staff members (T&Cs apply).
Social events on campus and through GUS Social Committee "GOSH - GUS on Staff Happiness".
Why join us?We offer a competitive annual leave entitlement, a hybrid working policy which allows a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay & employee benefits, varied learning and development opportunities and a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.Please note:
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success
Global University Systems is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
At Global University Systems, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.
