England

Senior Data Associate - Higher Education - Outside IR35

Posted on Thursday, 16th July 2026

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England
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Senior Data Associate

Outside IR35 | Remote | ASAP Start | Initial Contract until 31st December

Here’s why I think you’ll love this contract.

You’ll be working with a consultancy that lives and breathes Higher Education.

Instead of spending the next six months maintaining reports or working on a single implementation, you’ll be partnering with universities across the UK to help deliver large-scale transformation programmes that genuinely improve how institutions use their data.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, solve complex data challenges and work alongside experienced consultants who understand the sector inside out. Every project is different, giving you the variety that contracting should offer.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of data workstreams across university transformation programmes, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes.

The work spans:

  • Student systems transformation
  • Data migration and reconciliation
  • SQL development and data analysis
  • Power BI and SSRS reporting
  • Data quality and governance
  • Workshops with university stakeholders
  • Helping shape delivery plans and technical solutions

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to speak to people who have:

  • Strong experience working within UK Higher Education
  • Experience with Student Record Systems
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience with Power BI and/or SSRS
  • Experience delivering data migration or transformation projects
  • The confidence to work directly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you’ve worked in Higher Education data, you’ll know this is a niche market. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring real value from day one.

The Details

  • Initial contract through to 31st December
  • Outside IR35
  • Fully remote
  • ASAP start

If you’re looking for your next contract and want to work on meaningful Higher Education transformation programmes, I’d love to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Michael Collins

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