BI Data Analyst

Thames Water Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is looking for a BI Data Analyst to provide operational data analysis and insights for stakeholders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in data analytics, particularly within the utilities sector, and possess strong technical skills in SQL and Power BI.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Health and well-being benefits

Cycle to Work schemes

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in the utilities sector is essential.
• Ability to manage key stakeholders within the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational data analysis and interpretation.
• Daily reporting and analysis.
• Ensure timely reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Data experience

Analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Power Platforms

Strong numerical skills

Technical skills in SQL and Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job title BI Data Analyst Ref 42069 Division Retail Location Hybrid - Walnut Court - SN2 8BN Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours Salary Offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Job grade B Closing date 07/10/2025

Thames Water is currently looking to recruit a BI Data Analyst to support stakeholders with KPIs, analysis, reporting and information related to a specific area of the business, either through regular operations or in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide information to help inform colleagues/managers on operational problems.
• Daily reporting and analysis.
• Supporting conversations to make decisions through data.
• Ensure our reporting runs smoothly so that stakeholders get reporting on time.
• Produces consolidated reports across the Business.
• Support to prepare insight from analysis of data to identify skills gaps or broken processes & procedures.
• Supporting other managers and departments with effective data capture for both regular and ad-hoc reporting.

Base Location: Hybrid – Based in Swindon.

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

• Someone with Data, Analytical and Insight experience is essential.
• Experienced in Utilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platforms, including Power Apps.
• The ability to deal with key stakeholders within the business.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good technical skills with experience in SQL and Power BI with a desire to learn and develop.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - Offering a starting salary of £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.