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Closing Date: 15/03/2023

Business Intelligence Analyst 

Permanent / Full-Time

London, West End / Hybrid Working

About the role

The Fashion Retail Academy are currently in a new phase of growth and we have an opportunity for a proactive and positive Business Intelligence Analyst to lead on data management and process innovation.

The primary aim of this role is to develop, improve and embed effective operational practises to benefit the student experience, their outcomes and our organisation. Working closely with the Director of Technology and Digital Innovation you will assess the management information requirements of The FRA and research latest technologies and systems available on the market to ensure that our college deploys the most suitable, well integrated and cost- effective information systems.  

About you

Your role in our technology and digital innovation team will be to confidently lead on maintaining and developing our data warehousing implementation. You will aim to link together a multitude of different datasets to allow the business to make strategic decisions. Working closely with multiple departments within the organisation you will capture business requirements for new reporting metrics and KPI’s.

To be effective in this role you will have a proven track record of configuring, administering and maintaining MS SQL Server, as well as SSRS report development. Previous experience of using Microsoft Power BI to transform data, creating multi-tiered relationships between multiple data sources and providing insightful visuals is necessary. A good understanding of Power BI’s DAX and M-Query languages is required.

It is critical that you have advanced T-SQL programming skills and demonstrable skills in using business intelligence tools. Additionally, it’s important that you are able to build strong relationships with key members of the wider FRA team, you will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills. A background in the education sector would be preferable, however is not a necessity.  

Do you have the ability to produce data analysis to drive strategic improvement and business performance?

Yes? Read on to find out more about the FRA and how to apply…..

Why The FRA?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.  

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:  

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service!
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave!  
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health

Salary: 

Circa £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience 

For more information about us, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download.

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Please create an account and click Start Application to submit an application.

Closing Date: On-going.  Please note we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in. If you wish to apply for this position, early application is advised.

Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.

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We welcome applications from individuals from all sections of the community. The equality and diversity information you provide will be strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the short listing or selection panel. Applications will be judged solely on the basis of merit.