Data Analyst

Description:

Data Analyst

£30,000 - £35,000 | Office-Based | Permanent

Are you a naturally curious Data Analyst who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful business insights?
We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a growing data team within a well-established, multi-site organisation. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth and increasing demand for data-led decision making across the business.
You'll play a key role in helping stakeholders understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed commercial decisions through data, reporting, and visualisation.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior business leaders, you'll be responsible for gathering, analysing and presenting data that drives operational improvements and business growth. You'll have the autonomy to shape reporting processes, develop insightful dashboards and help embed a stronger data culture across the organisation.
This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing technical analysis with stakeholder engagement and can translate data into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse, interrogate and interpret complex datasets from multiple sources
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reports
Write and optimise SQL queries to extract meaningful business intelligence
Present trends, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders across the business
Support directors and managers in understanding performance metrics
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and reporting capabilities
Promote best practices in data management, reporting, and analysis
Deliver training and guidance to help users become more self-sufficient with data tools

About You

You'll be a calm, logical thinker who enjoys solving problems and uncovering insights from data. You'll have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable working autonomously whilst collaborating with teams across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Data Analyst or similar analytical role
Advanced knowledge of SQL and Power BI
Proven experience producing reports, dashboards, and visualisations
Strong data manipulation and analysis skills
Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
Commercial awareness and understanding of business operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and security

Desirable

Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

What's in it for You?

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
Growing and supportive data team
Opportunity to influence business decisions through data
Medicash scheme following successful probation
Company pension scheme
Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical projects
Long-term career development opportunities

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent position
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Office-based role
Occasional travel to other UK sites (full driving licence required)

Interested?

If you're passionate about data, enjoy uncovering insights, and want to be part of a business that is investing in its data capability, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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