Business Analyst

Northern Powergrid; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Business Analyst for an 8-month fixed-term contract in their Digital & Innovation Team. This role involves supporting data analysis within the Health, Safety, and Training directorate, focusing on process improvement and compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for communication to enhance the company's mission towards sustainable energy.

Benefits

Enrolment into pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Agile working

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel is crucial.
• IT and Analytical experience required.
• Customer service experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and embedding reporting process improvements.
• Develop reports within Power BI and analyze performance data.
• Prepare and validate safety data for reporting.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Planning

Flexibility

Education

2 A Levels or NVQ Level 4 or HNC

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Business Analyst - 8 Month FTC

Location: Riverside House

Directorate: Digital & Innovation

Job Ref No: R7260

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

Looking for a role where your expertise can truly make an impact? We’re on the hunt for a Business Analyst to join our Digital and Innovation Team at Northern Powergrid on an FTC for a period of 8 months.

Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our customers, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. We are looking for someone who is passionate about communications and can help share our story as we deliver our plans to invest in our network, support net zero and create a greener energy future. You will support the Data & Reporting Manager to provide analytical support for the business priorities across the Health, Safety and Training directorate which includes incident reporting and analysis, production of key performance information and embedding technological and process improvement initiatives.

£42k - £47k

Enrolment into our pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Agile working

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the designing of and embedding reporting process improvement initiatives.
• Development of reports within PowerBI and analysis of monthly reporting and performance data.
• Preparation and validation of leading and lagging safety data and provision of analysed data to Northern Powergrid and BHE including; Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Safety Performance Reporting for Executive, BHE and external governing bodies
• Supporting the Health, Safety & Training Department with compliance of governance and controls around ISO-45001
• Assisting with effectively delivering information and performance measures on all key activities.
• Providing information and communication with managers around safety performance
• Leading, supporting and providing guidance to managers within the wider Health, Safety and Training team to deliver their required responsibilities, providing analysis, interpretation and evaluation of findings.
• Leading, guiding and providing support to the team ensuring all targets, safety, customer service and business needs are coordinated.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to carry out diagnostics process reviews of data across a varied range of activities
• Excellent collaboration and team working skills
• Clear and articulate communication skills both written and verbal
• Outstanding degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Highly motivated and flexible to deal with constantly changing demands
• Ability to balance workload priorities to deliver business requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 A Levels or NVQ Level 4 or HNC
• IT and Analytical experience
• Substantial experience using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent customer service experience
• Experience with process mapping
• Experience using Power BI reporting

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• BTEC Data Analyst qualification
• Relevant experience in a similar Analyst role
• Experience of working with and querying SQL Databases
• Experience of operating in a Financial or Commercial environment
• Experience working with external service providers
• Experience using Power BI reporting

Posted: 09/07/25

Closing date for applications: 25/07/25

Closing date is subject to volume of applications

Should you have any further queries on this role please contact [e-mail] referencing R7260

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.