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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