Data Analyst- Power BI Specialist

East Midlands Combined County Authority
Chesterfield
1 week ago
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Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth


Reports to: Intelligence and Analytics Lead


Location: East Midlands (EMCCA)


Contract: Full-time


Politically Restricted: No


DBS Check: Not required


About the Role

We are looking for a Data Analyst – Power BI Specialist to join our Research & Intelligence Team and play a key role in strengthening the evidence base that informs regional strategy, policy and investment decisions.


Working closely with policy teams and regional partners, you will analyse and interpret data relating to economic growth, skills and labour markets, inclusive growth, net zero, public transport, cultural capital, health, and deprivation across the East Midlands.


You will use Power BI and other analytical tools to transform complex data into meaningful insights, helping decision-makers understand trends and opportunities across the region. Through effective storytelling with data, you will present clear insights to senior leaders and stakeholders to support evidence-based policymaking.


This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys working with complex datasets, building impactful dashboards, and collaborating with partners to improve outcomes for communities and businesses.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and develop analytical solutions.
  • Analyse economic, labour market and social datasets to answer key strategic questions.
  • Develop high-quality Power BI dashboards and reports that communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Use Power Query and ETL processes to extract, transform and load data from multiple sources.
  • Design and maintain Power BI semantic models and tabular data models for use across reporting streams.
  • Apply data visualisation and analytical techniques to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintain and manage Power BI content with accurate documentation.
  • Support Lead Analysts and internal teams with data requests and reporting needs.
  • Present findings to senior leaders and partners, helping shape strategic decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate the following priority skills and experience:



  • Ability to create reporting based on Power BI semantic models.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex insights through dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical findings into clear insights for different audiences.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners such as councils or service providers.
  • Experience using Power Query (ETL) to prepare and transform data.
  • Experience creating data models and relationships between datasets.
  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Tableau or similar.

Qualifications

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant role.

Our Values

We are a values-driven organisation and look for colleagues who embody the following principles:


Lifting Our Region

Championing policies and programmes that improve outcomes for our communities.


Working Together

Building strong partnerships across organisations and sectors.


Making an Impact

Turning insight and evidence into action that drives system-wide improvement.


Valuing diverse perspectives and building genuine relationships with colleagues and partners.


Our Mission

We exist to deliver long-term positive impact for the people, places and businesses of the East Midlands.


Our Vision

To make the region more prosperous, sustainable and fairer, helping individuals and businesses create and seize new opportunities.


If you are passionate about using data to influence real-world decisions and shape the future of the East Midlands, we would love to hear from you.


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