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Senior Analytics Engineer (Power BI)

Data Analytics Full–time
ID: #8873
Posted: 2026-03-14
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We’re looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer (Power BI) This is a pivotal role shaping how data becomes insight across our organisation. Our data tells the story of everything we do – from child development outcomes and family support services to social impact, pedagogy research, organisational performance and nursery operations. Your role will be to transform this diverse landscape into clear, trusted intelligence that supports better decisions across LEYF. You’ll modernise our reporting environment, transitioning Excel-based reporting into robust, scalable Power BI solutions, while establishing strong analytics foundations that enable teams to confidently access and use data. If you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insight, designing well-structured data models and building reporting environments that people trust, this could be the perfect role. What you’ll be doing Designing powerful analytics solutions • Design, develop and optimise Power BI reports, dashboards and data models • Build robust DAX measures and datasets that support organisational insight • Create reporting that drives meaningful decision-making across the organisation • Present insights clearly and tell the story behind the data Modernising our reporting environment • Review existing Excel-based reporting and transition it into scalable BI solutions • Simplify and rationalise legacy reports and data structures • Build reusable metrics and certified datasets to establish a single source of truth Championing analytics best practice • Promote dimensional modelling and star schema design across reporting • Establish clear naming conventions, logic and documentation standards • Lead strong data mapping practices to ensure consistent definitions across systems • Maintain high standards for data governance, quality and security Enabling self-service analytics • Build datasets and reporting frameworks that empower teams to explore data independently • Support colleagues across the organisation to access and understand trusted insights • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into analytics solutions Supporting the future of our data platform • Contribute to our longer-term move towards Microsoft Fabric • Support exploratory analytics projects and proof-of-concepts • Help shape the future direction of BI and analytics at LEYF Coaching and collaborating • Share analytics best practice with colleagues across teams • Mentor junior colleagues and support the growth of analytics capability • Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders across the organisation to uplift BI maturity We’re looking for someone who… Has the right experience and skills • Strong experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards and datasets • Deep understanding of data modelling and dimensional modelling techniques • Experience building and optimising DAX measures and data models • Ability to modernise legacy reporting and transition Excel processes into BI solutions • Experience translating stakeholder requirements into effective analytics solutions • Strong understanding of data governance, quality and documentation practices Brings the behaviours that make this role shine • Analytical and curious with a passion for turning data into insight • Structured and detail-focused in how you design models and reporting • Confident communicator who can present insights to non-technical audiences • Collaborative and generous with knowledge, helping others build data capability • Comfortable balancing technical depth with business impact • Motivated by using data to support a meaningful social mission Why you’ll love working at LEYF • Be part of an organisation making a genuine difference to children and families • Help shape how data informs decisions across our nursery network • Work in a values-led, people-centred culture • Hybrid working with a supportive central team • 70% childcare discount for your children or grandchildren • 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off • 7% employer pension contribution We welcome you exactly as you are A diverse team makes us stronger. Whatever your background, if you’re passionate about data, analytics and creating insight that drives real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and tell us why this role matters to you. We’re reviewing applications as they come in – so don’t wait too long.

Hard Skills 4
Skill Source Confidence
Excel llm_hard
100%
Power BI llm_hard
100%
Dashboard Creation llm_hard
100%
KPI Development llm_hard
80%
Soft Skills 22
Skill Source Confidence
Digital Literacy llm_soft
100%
Cross-Functional Communication llm_soft
100%
Explaining Complex Ideas Clearly llm_soft
100%
Stakeholder Communication llm_soft
100%
Mentoring llm_soft
100%
Coaching llm_soft
100%
Collaboration llm_soft
100%
Sharing Ideas and Knowledge llm_soft
100%
Problem-Solving llm_soft
100%
Analytical Thinking llm_soft
100%
Attention to Detail llm_soft
100%
Presentation Skills llm_soft
100%
Documentation llm_soft
100%
Storytelling llm_soft
100%
Technical Writing llm_soft
80%
Continuous Improvement llm_soft
80%
Growth Mindset llm_soft
80%
Leadership llm_soft
80%
Professionalism llm_soft
80%
Time Management llm_soft
80%
Self-Management llm_soft
80%
Open to Learning llm_soft
80%
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