Data Analyst

Canal & River Trust; Ellesmere Port; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canal & River Trust is hiring a Data Analyst for their Operations Support team. This remote role focuses on developing and delivering management information to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness while supporting the Trust's strategic goals. An attractive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee wellbeing are part of the package.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual £200 learning & growth allowance

Home working with hub facilities

Access to counseling services

Store discounts and holiday schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Ability to develop and automate reports.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical management information to support strategic goals.
• Develop and analyze operational and financial management information.
• Ensure data quality and integrity, investigating anomalies as needed.

Skills

Data Analysis

Report Presentation

Automation

Data Quality

Cost Control

Proficiency in PowerBI

Continuous Improvement

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

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Advertised Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Remote working with hub allocated when required.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to work on complex and historic waterways infrastructure; offering professional development, flexible working, a diverse portfolio and prioritises wellbeing?

About the Trust

The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK’s largest charities, maintaining 2,000 miles of historic canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs, along with museums, archives and the country’s third largest collection of protected historic buildings – preserving them for future generations. We care for living waterways that transform places and enrich lives, delivering greater wellbeing to millions of people.

We are a unique organisation, as a charity with significant statutory functions, operating within various legal and regulatory frameworks, managing risk, and generating income to meet our responsibilities and further our charitable objects—operating waterways, protecting the environment and heritage, and engaging with diverse local communities connected by our network.

About the role

We are recruiting a Data Analyst to join our Operations Support team. You will provide critical management information to our Chief Operating Officer, Regional Directors, and Department Heads. The role involves developing, analyzing, and delivering operational and financial management information to support the Trust’s strategic goals, priorities, and statutory obligations.

You will act as a key link with senior management, supporting the development, analysis, and measurement of strategies.

A core responsibility is developing and supporting Business Performance and analysis reporting across operational maintenance programs, focusing on efficiencies, health & safety, finance, equipment, and compliance.

Location

This role is based on remote working, with occasional attendance at our main hubs for team collaboration. You should be able to reasonably commute to hubs in Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, or Gloucester.

See our canal network here: ().

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Key accountabilities:

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and measurement of Trust priorities; interrogate systems and develop reports on outcomes and trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Interpret and present reports clearly using various media.
• Provide timely, accurate, and insightful reports—including business analysis, monthly management reports, and ad-hoc reports—to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and improve current measures; automate reporting where possible.
• Develop new measures and KPIs to provide robust management information, emphasizing automation.
• Collaborate with teams across the Trust to identify data analysis and reporting needs for informed decision-making.
• Interrogate data, identify trends, communicate findings, and support improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data quality and integrity, investigating anomalies as needed.
• Perform performance analysis and generate reports to support management in improving productivity and compliance against KPIs.

Technical skills:

• Experience in unfamiliar industries, developing industry understanding for high-quality data management and analysis.
• Ability to analyze and present data on cost control, productivity, and targets.
• Proficiency in extracting data from external sources for automated reporting.
• Experience with PowerBI or similar visualization tools.
• Ability to create and deliver data-related communication pieces.
• Experience in continuous improvement environments or familiarity with lean principles is desirable.

General skills:

• IT skills across platforms, with the ability to interpret data for reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.

To apply: click on the "apply for this job" button, complete the application form, and upload your CV.

If you have questions, please contact us.

What We Offer

In addition to a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, you will benefit from a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and other employee benefits, including salary sacrifice options. Details can be found here: ().

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 3 years.
• Home working with hub facilities, Monday to Friday, no weekends.
• Annual £200 learning & growth allowance.
• Access to counseling services for health, financial, and well-being issues.
• Additional benefits like store discounts and holiday schemes.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.