Data Analyst

Team Jobs - Commercial; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data analytics field offers an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate as a Data Analyst based in West Malling. The role involves querying and cleaning data, preparing reports, and utilizing analytical skills to contribute to various projects. Candidates are expected to have strong numerical abilities, proficiency in Excel, and an interest in coding, particularly with Python. In return, you'll receive competitive benefits including private health care, generous pension contributions, and a supportive training environment.

Benefits

AXA backed Private Health Care

Generous Pension contributions of 4%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Social events

Dress down Fridays

Supported Training and CPD track

Free Parking

Black Tie Christmas party

Yearly salary review

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, ideally educated to degree level in a STEM subject.
• Experience in a previous data analyst role may be beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience required.

Responsibilities

• Query data from the database using SQL Server Management Studio.
• Clean and organize data for analysis and reporting.
• Assist and support the team with data requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Strong Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Python

Job description

Data Analyst

An amazing opportunity for a recent graduate with a degree in a STEM discipline.

26,200 Starting Salary

Office based - West Malling (1day a week WFH after probation)

Must Drive - ideally due to the location of the office, unless you live very locally, free parking is provided

Monday to Friday 8.30-5.30

My client is looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong numerical and analytical ability to join their expanding data analytics team.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, keen to learn new skills, have an interest in coding, a self-motivated problem solver, analytically thinking, efficient, with strong inter-personal skills and a can-do attitude who is committed to meeting deadlines whilst producing high quality work.

Strong Excel skills essential, an understanding / knowledge of SQL would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Query data from the company database using Microsoft SQL Server Management studio.

Clean data to remove any erroneous data points that could potentially impact the conclusions drawn from the data set.

Perform initial analysis to assess the quality of data.

Organise the data into a format that is readable and understandable for other teams within the company, using tools to visualise the data if required.

Prepare reports based on analysis.

Use an analytical mindset to carry out tasks which may not involve data analysis in other areas of the company when required.

Assist and support the team with data requirements.

Use coding language skills to collate and manipulate data i.e. Python.

Skills and Experience

Strong academic background, ideally, educated to degree level in a STEM subject.

Strong Microsoft Excel experience with the ability to organise and clean data using skills such as functions and pivot tables.

Experience using SQL an advantage, an interest in coding

Self-educating, curious and pragmatic, solution-oriented mind-set.

Experience in a previous data analyst role and in Python would be beneficial.

Participates as a team member, able to plan and prioritise.

Able to communicate facts and concepts so they can be easily interpreted and understood by others.

Listens to instructions and passes on information as directed.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

BENEFITS

Industry leading AXA backed Private Health Care with no excess.

Generous Pension contributions of 4%.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Death in service.

Social events (should you wish to be sociable).

Dress down Fridays once a month.

Supported Training and a CPD track.

Free Parking.

Black Tie Christmas party and Summer Teambuilding events.

Yearly salary review.

Generous bonus scheme.

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