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It all adds up to make Transport for London a great place to develop your career. Here you can start your journey!\nKey Information\nJob title: Data Reporting & Analytics Specialist \nSalary: Circa, £60,000.00 \nGrade: Band 3\nContract type: Perm, TFL \nReference: 5512\nLocation: 5 Endeavor Square, Stratford, London E20 1JN \nApplication closing date: Thursday 17th September 2026 @ 23:59pm \nHybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. \nAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. 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reporting strategy and deliver integrated analytical solutions that support the Elizabeth Line’s strategic insights objectives. \nSkills, Knowledge & Experience \nSkills \nDemonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and translate business requirements into effective analytical outputs. \nAdvanced skills in a business intelligence tool (preferably Power BI) with the ability to transform and manipulate data using Power Query, M, and DAX languages. \nSkilled in using Power Automate and Microsoft Power Apps to automate business processes, collect, analyze, and summarize data, and streamline workflows, approval flows, and data transfer processes. \nComfortable working within Azure environments to support scalable data solutions, including provisioning and configuring Azure Databricks workspaces. \nProficient in leveraging programming languages (preferably Python) with an understanding of statistical analysis techniques. \nStrong communication skills to convey complex data findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. \nKnowledge \nStrong understanding of end-to-end data and analytical tool life cycles, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, user training, maintenance, and continuous improvement. \nDemonstrated knowledge of connecting to data from multiple sources and applying data modeling principles. \nStrong knowledge of the use, deployment, and management of Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps), with good awareness of design best practices and optimization techniques. \nModerate knowledge of the use, deployment, and management of Azure, Databricks, and Python, with an understanding of statistical analysis concepts for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. \nFamiliarity with relevant national and international legislation pertaining to the Government sector, such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR regulations. \nExperience \nProven experience working 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PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images \nEquality, diversity and inclusion\nWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. \n\nBenefits\nIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. 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