Associate Data Business Analyst

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking an Associate Data Business Analyst to join their Chief Data & Analytics Office. This role focuses on data-driven decision-making, requiring strong analytical skills and an understanding of data modeling. You will support data initiatives in a hybrid working environment while benefiting from a range of employee perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday with buy/sell option

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Health and dental insurance

Mental health support

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or relevant education is essential.
• Understanding of business process and data modelling.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of key data initiatives and projects.
• Gather and document business and data requirements.
• Analyze business goals and translate into data insights.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Data modelling techniques

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Data quality validation

Organisational skills

Cloud technologies

SQL

Data visualisation

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Data-related apprenticeship

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Salary: From £31,200 + Excellent Benefits
Location status: Hybrid working
Location: Staines or Manchester
Contract type: Permanent
Shift pattern: Full-time – 37.5 hours

We make health happen

At Bupa, we’re transforming how we use data to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. As an Associate Data Business Analyst, you’ll be part of our Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO), helping to shape a data-driven future that supports better health outcomes for everyone.

We believe in making health happen – for our customers and our people. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that’s unlocking the power of data to drive smarter decisions, improve services, and deliver real impact. You’ll be working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your curiosity and analytical mindset will be valued and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Data Business Analyst, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of key data initiatives, products, and projects within your squad and across teams.
• Gather and document detailed business and data requirements under supervision.
• Analyse business goals and translate them into actionable data insights.
• Assist in identifying data platform capabilities and system requirements.
• Contribute to testing and tracing the implementation of requirements.
• Promote data democratisation by helping teams understand the value of data in decision-making.
• Perform gap analysis to identify dependencies, effort, and cost implications.
• Champion best practices in data governance, security, and operational procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about data and eager to learn. You’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar role, a data-related apprenticeship, or a relevant undergraduate degree.
• A basic understanding of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate clearly with support.
• Awareness of business process and data modelling techniques.
• Familiarity with project management and agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• A curious, analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Awareness of data quality validation and the ability to spot basic data issues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of cloud technologies and data tools.
• Experience with SQL, DAX, or analytical languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of relational databases and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Awareness of data governance principles and modelling standards.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you’ll receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Access to our health insurance and dental plans
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Associate Data Business Analyst

Salary: From £31,200 + Excellent Benefits
Location status: Hybrid working
Location: Staines or Manchester
Contract type: Permanent
Shift pattern: Full-time – 37.5 hours

We make health happen

At Bupa, we’re transforming how we use data to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. As an Associate Data Business Analyst, you’ll be part of our Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO), helping to shape a data-driven future that supports better health outcomes for everyone.

We believe in making health happen – for our customers and our people. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that’s unlocking the power of data to drive smarter decisions, improve services, and deliver real impact. You’ll be working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your curiosity and analytical mindset will be valued and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Data Business Analyst, you’ll:

• Support the delivery of key data initiatives, products, and projects within your squad and across teams.
• Gather and document detailed business and data requirements under supervision.
• Analyse business goals and translate them into actionable data insights.
• Assist in identifying data platform capabilities and system requirements.
• Contribute to testing and tracing the implementation of requirements.
• Promote data democratisation by helping teams understand the value of data in decision-making.
• Perform gap analysis to identify dependencies, effort, and cost implications.
• Champion best practices in data governance, security, and operational procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about data and eager to learn. You’ll bring:

Essential:

• Experience in a similar role, a data-related apprenticeship, or a relevant undergraduate degree.
• A basic understanding of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate clearly with support.
• Awareness of business process and data modelling techniques.
• Familiarity with project management and agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• A curious, analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Awareness of data quality validation and the ability to spot basic data issues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Understanding of cloud technologies and data tools.
• Experience with SQL, DAX, or analytical languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of relational databases and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Awareness of data governance principles and modelling standards.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you’ll receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Access to our health insurance and dental plans
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Commercial & Analytics

Locations:

Bupa Place, Staines - Willow House

About the company

Bupa's origins and global headquarters are in the United Kingdom.

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