E+ Associate Business Intelligence Analyst

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire.

The Department for Education has announced that the British Council is set to take on the role of National Agency for Erasmus+. In December the UK and EU arrived at a political agreement that the UK would rejoin the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027. That agreement has now been legally formalised under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The British Council has a longstanding commitment to supporting international exchange. It was a lead partner in the Erasmus+ UK National Agency from 2014-20, where Erasmus+ made a significant contribution to the UK's cultural relations activities, funding 8,091 projects, engaging 583,757 UK participants, and awarding around €1.1 billion to UK organisations.

Pay Band: PB7

Contract Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension

Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast

Salary: £32,381 annual Gross Salary

Right to Work Requirements: Current right to work in the UK. The British Council is not able to support or sponsor work visa applications.

Closing Date: Applications will close on Wednesday 20th September 2026 7:30 UK time. We are operating on the basis that any offer is made pending client confirmation of funds.

Role Purpose

The Associate Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst will support the development and delivery of data analysis and data projects, delivering high-quality performance reporting and insight for the Erasmus+ programme. The role involves working closely with the wider data function and aligned to central DEP standards, and support delivery of KPIs data, dashboards, visualisations and management information, under supervision, for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring outputs are accurate, consistent, and timely. The postholder will help the team translate complex data into clear, actionable insights to support performance monitoring, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across the programme.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Erasmus+ performance reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, KPIs, and DfE/EC requirements.
• Collect, prepare, and manage data from multiple programme systems and delivery partners, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fitness for purpose.
• Support the BI and Reporting Analyst in translating complex programme data into clear narratives and actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI) to support programme monitoring and reporting.
• Support teams in identifying key operational and performance questions, defining data needs to inform decision-making.
• Conduct analysis on programme delivery, participant journeys, and operational performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure all data and reporting activities comply with data governance, ethics, and privacy standards.
• Collaborate with data, digital, and technology teams to improve data quality, integration, and accessibility across Erasmus+.
• Contribute to wider British Council data best practice and learning, ensuring alignment with central DEP approaches.

Requirements of the role

Role Specific Skills:

• Data visualisation (Awareness): Develop and use appropriate data visualisations to tell meaningful stories and address relevant to set goals.
• Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques (Awareness): Support the development of statistical and analytical insights and reports.
• Communicating between the technical and non-technical (Awareness): Explain complex analysis clearly to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Data ethics and privacy (Awareness): Identify appropriate channels to discuss ethical issues, with support.
• Data management (Awareness): Follow governance standards, policies, and procedures for data access, sharing, and protection.
• Data preparation and linkage (Awareness): Clean, prepare, and link data, resolving data quality issues and ensuring reproducibility.
• Developing code for analysis (Awareness): Write and document analysis code to support reproducible, reliable reporting and insights.
• Managing a data project (Awareness): Deliver intended outcomes for small data projects.

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum/essential

• Significant experience in BI analysis or data analysis.
• Data visualisation skills, with experience creating dashboards and reports.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, analytics platforms and SQL.
• Experience maintaining and tracking metrics for programme performance and audiences.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Understanding of data privacy and security principles.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification(s) in data analysis or equivalent.
• Familiarity with visualisation tools such as Power BI.
• Experience working in a global or multicultural context.
• Understanding of Agile ways of working and product development cycles.
• Experience analysing Google Analytics (GA4) data.

Language Requirements

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal fluency in English is required.

Education

Degree or equivalent work experience.

Requirements:

Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the listed locations at the time of application. This is a hybrid role – primarily working from the office (3 days a week) with home working flexibility. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org