Commercial Data Analytics Manager

AWE plc; Usk; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension 9–13%

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x)

Discounts

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE plc in Reading is seeking a Commercial Data Analytics Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of commercial data. You will ensure accuracy, availability and actionable insights to drive commercial decisions within the Commercial team on third party spend.

You will report to the Principal Commercial Performance, Insights & Reporting Manager and lead the data lifecycle, master data management and data quality across systems, collaborating with IT, Finance and Commercial

Qualifications

• Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven professional experience in a similar commercial data role.
• Experience in data operations and analytics within procurement/commercial functions.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel and BI tools; able to translate insights into business language.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Commercial teams have access to timely, accurate and relevant data to meet performance and strategic objectives.
• Accountable for master data management of all commercial data across systems.
• Accountable for managing the data lifecycle and data flow between systems.
• Accountable for data cleansing and data maintenance to ensure usable data for Commercial colleagues.
• Liaises between Commercial, IT and Finance to align data strategy with business requirements.
• Manages the Commercial Data Team.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Commercial Data Analytics Manager

Date Posted: 2026-09-24T09:56:56

Location: Gwent, Slough, GB, NP15 1

Workplace: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23T00:37:16.507

Job Description

Package: £47,760 to £60k (depending on experience)

Location: Reading, with free onsite parking

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

About the Role

The Commercial Data Analytics Manager leads the strategic and operational management of commercial data across AWE. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, availability and actionable use of data to drive effective commercial decision-making within the Commercial team on all matters relating to third party spend incurred by AWE. This role will report into the Principal Commercial Performance, Insights & Reporting Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures Commercial teams have access to timely, accurate and relevant data to meet performance and strategic objectives.
• Accountable for master data management of all commercial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency and integrity across systems used by the Commercial function.
• Accountable for managing the data lifecycle, ensuring seamless data flow across systems.
• Accountable for data protocols, data cleansing and data maintenance to ensure usable data is made available to Commercial colleagues.
• Accountable for liaison between Commercial, IT, Finance and other relevant teams in AWE to align data strategy with business requirements.
• Accountable for the management of the Commercial Data Team.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Experience in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven professional experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a Procurement / Commercial function.
• Experience in data operations and/or commercial analytics.
• Proven experience managing large datasets, data transformation, and business intelligence tools.
• Natural analytical thinker.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into business language.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Work Hard, Be Rewarded

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return, we offer balance, with award-winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.