Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK water company is seeking an Analyst in Reading to create and present compliance reports, work with large datasets, and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant analytical field or possess substantial experience in a similar role. Strong data analysis, communication, and reporting skills are essential. The role offers a salary between £40,000 to £48,000, along with benefits including generous holiday and a contributory pension.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Performance-related pay plan

Benefits hub with various offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a related discipline (e.g. Business or Data Analyst).
• Willingness to develop into a security role.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and present to an audience.

Responsibilities

• Create reports demonstrating compliance with legal requirements.
• Own system health and work with large data sets.
• Design dashboards presenting key information.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong numeracy skills

Written communication skills

Negotiation skills

People influencing skills

Education

Degree in analytical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerQuery

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

What you’ll be doing as an Analyst

• Create, upkeep and present reports that demonstrate compliance with legal requirements, including reports and requests from government agencies such as DWI or DEFRA.
• Own system health, working with large data sets from multiple sources to identify trends and drive system compliance.
• Design and create dashboards to present key information in an easy‑to‑understand format.
• Provide input into ESS contractor performance meetings and reports, using data insights to improve utilisation of third‑party services.
• Support continuous improvement activity, using data insights to identify opportunities for operational and process improvements.
• Collaborate with the Security Systems Lead to oversee maintenance requests and faults, ensuring the functionality of the AMC is maintained.
• Support the AMC upgrade project to ensure successful delivery of ESS systems.
• Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using data analysis to inform the strategic development of IT systems and security equipment.
• Deliver agreed security KPIs and adhere to agreed SLAs.

Location – Kemble Court, Reading

What you should bring to the role

• A degree or equivalent within an analytical field (e.g. Science, Maths, Geographical disciplines) or substantial work experience in a similar role.
• Full driver’s licence.
• Subject to national security clearance when in post (NSV to CTC).
• Data, analytical and insight experience with strong numeracy and analysis skills.
• Experience in a related discipline (e.g. Business or Data Analyst) and a willingness to develop into a security role.
• Experience in developing and writing reports, with good written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and people influencing skills. Ability to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with data analytical tools such as Excel, PowerQuery, SQL and PowerBI.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £40,000 to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• A wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, is packed with offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers. Our mission is to provide reliable water services and protect the environment.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know – we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.