Data Analyst – Durham/Hybrid

Data Analyst (37 hours per week, Permanent)
Location: Hybrid working with Salvus House, Durham / Western House, Peterborough as a base
Salary:£34,643 – £43,076plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary Job Level: D
Reporting to: Data Analytics Manager
We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
ABOUT US
Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earnWater Retailer of the Year 2021 and again in 2023. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society.
The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Wealth
Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
Bonus potential
Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
Income protection scheme
Personal accident insurance
4x salary life assurance
Free onsite parking
Time off
24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
A day off for your birthday
Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
The option to buy holidays
1 day paid volunteering
Wellbeing
Hybrid/Flexible working
Healthcare cash back scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual conference and Christmas party
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu shots
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
As a member of the Data Analytics team who are responsible for developing Management Information and analysis for Wave, this role will be flexible and will be required, depending on the business needs, to cover a range of different analytics activities. The role will include defining the required scope of reports with key stakeholders, extracting data from our systems and transforming it into information as well as ensuring the information is provided and communicated in a useful and accessible manner to the Wave audience. Development and improvement of analytics processes and systems will also be an aspect of the role as we look to ensure that Wave has the information it needs to deliver operational excellence and good customer service.
WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
The role benefits from being exciting an varied and there’s no such thing as a typical day but regular tasks include:
Develop reports and dashboards (primarily using Power BI)
Gather requirements, design solutions and work with stakeholders on their delivery
Develop complete and accurate data models covering processes, data and organisation
Test and document solutions and validate outputs with users
Assist in the development of MI reporting solutions and data structure
Create and manage business requirements documentation.
Act as business partner for Data Analytics to other Wave teams as required.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
Highly skilled in SQL, Excel and BI tools such as Power BI with the ability to create interactive dashboards
Highly numerate
An ability to turn complex business information into meaningful business insight
Organised and reliable with attention to detail
Forward thinking with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Able to work independently and as an active part of the analytics team
Please refer to the essential criteria in thejob descriptionas this is what you will be shortlisted against.
Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people, we would love to hear from you.
BE YOURSELF – OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER
Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause, neurodiversity, or any other reason, please do let us know by #####.
Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter.
Closing date: 4pm on 24 April
Interviews are planned from week commencing 06 May
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