Data Quality Analyst

Description:

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.

IT Data Quality Analyst Fixed Term Contract

Competitive salary
Hybrid working – Remote and at our Spalding based office.
Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Excellent rewards package including – 25 days holiday, life insurance, short-term bonus, private medical insurance.
12 months Fixed Term Contract  

Why join us?

Join our tight knit team as we embark on an exciting and high-profile business transformation programme where each member’s contribution is integral to Bakkavor’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how Bakkavor values its data and unlocks its full potential.

We will support your ambition and resilience, with ample opportunities to rise to challenges and carve out a career you can truly be proud of.

If you're ready to be part of something, apply now and seize the opportunity to make a tangible impact on Bakkavor’s future.

What we do

We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry - supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. 

About the role

In this busy and exciting role, you will become a subject matter expert, working within the Data & Reporting team of Group IT. You will report to the Data and Reporting Solution Architect with responsibility for enhancing / maintaining the quality of data assets throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to retirement.

As a technical specialist, you will be the primary advocate for data quality, offering expert guidance and direction in the areas relating to data governance and data quality management - this includes developing and implementing data quality frameworks, designing, and deploying data quality solutions and rules, and conducting testing and training activities.

You will be collaborating closely with key business stakeholders to understand their data quality requirements and objectives and translate them into actionable outputs, whilst maintaining a comprehensive understanding of data quality tools, techniques, and emerging technologies.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning process by providing insights and recommendations for evolving data quality standards / practices and will work closely with IT Leads and Business Data Stewards / Owners to ensure alignment between data quality initiatives and the broader strategies of Application Transformation and Data and Reporting governance.

About you

Ideally, you will be educated to bachelor’s degree level or hold a relevant professional or IT qualification - including relevant certifications associated with data management, data governance or data analysis.

Data Migration experience, particularly with ERPs including SAP S/4Hana, coupled with experience in data structures and functionalities with a preference towards the finance capabilities – will be key.

You will preferably have firsthand experience of using SAP Migration Cockpit for cleansing activities coupled with knowledge of working within initiatives aimed at centralising or governing historically federated data. Additional knowledge of working with Microsoft Azure technologies to achieve similar aims would be advantageous.

What you’ll receive

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You’ll enjoy:

Bonus up to 10%
A stakeholder pension scheme
Personal accident Insurance
Free independent mortgage advice
Employee assistance programme
A range of voluntary benefits
Holiday purchase scheme
Additional life assurance
Dental & hospital cash plans
Discounted tutoring for children
Access to financial learning tools
Affordable loans via your salary
Proud to be and loyal service awards. 
Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions.  

Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team