Job Description

Ref Number

B01-05030

Professional Expertise

IT and Digital

Department

Vice-President (Operations) (B01)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

67,341-75,192

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

08-May-2025

About us

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UCL is a world-leading teaching and research university, consistently ranked among the top ten globally, with an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion. UCL's mission is to address global challenges through cutting-edge research, innovation, and education.



The Information Services Division (ISD) is the primary provider of IT services to UCL. We support and enhance learning, teaching, research and administrative processes by providing information- and technology-related services to over 50,000 staff and students of UCL and associated institutions



Our ambition is to be the leading IT services group in the HE sector and we are growing our team's capability in experience/UX, agile development, security, cloud, service management and partnering.



We are modernising our technology foundations, digitising the processes of the university to transform experience for students and staff, and partnering across the university to drive differentiation in UCL education and research.

About the role

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This role requires technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and expertise in advanced BI technologies (including cloud technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview) to drive UCL's data modelling, governance, and analytics capabilities forward.



As the Senior BI Analyst Developer you will get the opportunity to lead end-to-end BI solution development, including data modeling, ETL, analytics, and reporting. In tandem, you will act as a technical expert in data modeling, data integration, and data governance, ensuring high-quality data for decision-making



Equally important is liaising with senior stakeholders across UCL to understand their reporting needs and deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. Provide that technical leadership and mentoring to junior BI analysts and developers, ensuring best practices in data governance, security, and compliance (GDPR, HESA, data protection).

About you

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To be considered for this role candidates will need a solid mix of the solid skills and experience:


Proven experience in business intelligence, data analytics, and enterprise data solutions. Expertise in data modeling, ETL, and data integration techniques.
Strong SQL skills (T-SQL, PL/SQL) for query optimization and performance tuning.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Synapse, Lakehouse) and Microsoft Purview. Deep understanding of CRM data models (Salesforce, Dynamics) and enterprise data architectures. Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience leading BI projects, mentoring teams, and driving best practices.

Desirable Skills


Experience with Azure Data Services (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse). Familiarity with AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling. Understanding of higher education data management (HESA, Heidi Plus, student analytics). Exposure to Python, R, or machine learning frameworks for advanced analytics.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) This post is eligible for USS Pension Scheme defined benefit scheme Staff contribute 6.1% and UCL will contribute 14.6% Life insurance is included (3x salary) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women