Job Description

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Business or sports administration? Marketing and communications? Data and market research? Whatever your professional passion, take your career to the next level at Gemba.



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BI ENGINEER | LONDON

Build the infrastructure that drives insight and impact across sport and entertainment Architect scalable solutions and deliver powerful data visualisations Collaborate with a team shaping fan-first strategies through data

About Us - Fan Focused. Results Driven

At Gemba, we work at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, bringing strategy, data and analytics, insights and communications together to deliver results that matter.


Our name comes from the Japanese term gemba , meaning "the real place", which reflects our commitment to uncovering the truth at the heart of fan behaviour. Since 2006, we've built our reputation by understanding audiences deeply, helping our clients cut through the noise of an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.


We are proud to partner with major brands, rights holders and organisations to shape the future of sport and entertainment, whether driving commercial growth, increasing participation or creating meaningful engagement.


If you are passionate about fans, culture and creating impact, you'll find your place at Gemba.

About the Role

We're looking for a BI Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges and delivering solutions that empower decision-making to join our growing Data & Analytics team.


In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and managing data architecture, building scalable pipelines, and transforming data into clear, compelling visualisations. You'll work across a range of data sources from CRM and digital to social and research and use tools like PowerBI, Looker, or Tableau to deliver insight-led dashboards to clients.


You'll also play a key role in enabling organisational change, collaborating with senior stakeholders and helping drive Gemba's thought leadership in the 1st party data and analytics space.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Engineering

Conduct architecture reviews and recommend scalable, secure solutions Build and maintain data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, and integrations Connect and manage data across multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity

Analytics & Visualisation

Translate business requirements into well-structured dashboards and visual reports Create data models that support performance tracking, fan engagement, and campaign analysis Use platforms like PowerBI, Looker, or Tableau to communicate insights to clients

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with Strategy, Insights and Creative teams to support client delivery Document technical processes clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences
Partner with internal and client stakeholders to deliver scalable BI solutions

About You

Experience & Background

4+ years' experience in BI, data engineering or analytics roles Strong technical capability in Python, SQL, and GitHub Experience with cloud platforms (particularly Google Cloud Platform) Tertiary qualifications in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field Experience in agency or fast-paced environments Experience managing technical debt and automation workflows A passion for sport, entertainment, and shaping fan experiences through data

Skills & Tools

Proficient in building and optimising data pipelines Skilled in data visualisation using PowerBI, Looker or Tableau Familiarity with cloud-native tools (e.g. GCP, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) Deep understanding of data quality, governance and version control

Success Looks Like

Scalable BI infrastructure that supports insight-led decision making Dashboards that clearly communicate complex data in simple ways
Strong internal and client relationships built on trust, clarity and delivery

How to Apply

If you're ready, click the Apply button below and submit your CV and cover letter. Address cover letters to Kiana Wong - People and Culture Coordinator.


Note: All candidates require working rights of this country to perform the role.


Gemba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar.


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