About the role:
We’re looking for data analysts to join us who can support the team as we put into action new tools, technologies and techniques to meet Thames Water’s current and future challenges.
The successful data analyst will support the delivery of insight and data analysis within the UK’s largest Water and Wastewater Company.
For the right person, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career, test your skills, support colleagues, and apply your knowledge of data to solve practical problems. Your skills will be critical to help to drive improvements across the business and inform business decisions.
Typical tasks in this role include building logic, developing reporting, finding efficiencies, providing analysis and insight, and working with tools such as SQL, PowerBI, and Python.
Key Accountabilities:
- Working with large data sets drawn from a wide variety of internal and external sources; including environmental data, survey feedback and operational data
- Design and interrogation of databases; carrying out data transformations and liaising with the business to improve our ways of working
- Supporting the business and working with stakeholders to design, build, and maintain a range of reports
- Becoming a key point of contact, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging with stakeholders to further our objectives.
- You will inform colleagues of operational decisions.
- Maintaining data quality and ensure data is secure and properly utilised in line with the GDPR
We are looking for:
- A self-motivated logical individual with an analytical “can-do” mindset.
- Essential to have experience and knowledge of working with databases, data analysis, and reporting or an in-depth understanding of operational data sets with a proven track record of quickly adapting to technical challenges
- Ability to learn new tools and techniques quickly
- Knowledge and experience of Python, SQL or Power BI is highly advantageous
- Knowledge of the following software is beneficial: R, Business Objects, Microsoft Office Applications
- An appreciation of how to present complex information in an engaging manner
- A degree or equivalent within an analytical field is an advantage (e.g. Science, Maths, Geographical disciplines)
- Someone who has experience of applying their skills within a business environment or the confidence to manage stakeholders would be considered favourably
What's in it for you:
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service, and much more, including our referral scheme. You can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days of paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water
About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.