Data Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to join their Operations Support team. The role focuses on managing operational and financial data, supporting strategic goals, and offering a flexible working environment with remote opportunities. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in data visualization tools.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Home working with hub facilities

Annual personal learning & growth allowance of £200

Access to counselling services

Employee discounts and holiday schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and management.
• Ability to present data insights effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reports on Trust priorities.
• Provide timely, accurate reports including financial and operational metrics.
• Ensure data integrity, investigate anomalies, and perform performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

PowerBI

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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 truly 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 through our network.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Data Analyst to join our Operations Support team. The role involves providing management information to senior leaders, supporting the development, analysis, and delivery of operational and financial data across activities, aligning with the Trust’s strategic goals and statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will liaise with senior management, develop and support business performance reporting, and help improve operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Location

This role is primarily remote, with occasional attendance at hubs in Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, or Gloucester. Candidates should be able to commute reasonably to one of these hubs.

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Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement reports on Trust priorities, analyzing data for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Interpret and present data clearly using various media.
• Provide timely, accurate reports to colleagues at all levels, including financial and operational metrics.
• Maintain and improve measurement and reporting systems, emphasizing automation.
• Collaborate with teams to define data analysis needs and support informed decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity, investigate anomalies, and perform performance analysis to identify productivity and compliance improvements.

Technical skills:

• Experience in understanding unfamiliar industries and developing high-quality data management and analysis skills.
• Ability to generate and present analysis on cost control, productivity, and targets.
• Proficiency in extracting data from external sources and automating reports.
• Experience with PowerBI or similar visualization tools.
• Ability to communicate data insights effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement environments or with lean principles is desirable.

General skills:

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

To apply: Click on the "apply" button, complete the application form, and upload your current CV.

If you have questions, please contact us.

What We Offer

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000, plus benefits including a contributory pension scheme, holiday entitlement, salary sacrifice options, and more.

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 3 years.
• Home working with hub facilities, Monday to Friday, no weekends.
• Annual personal learning & growth allowance of £200.
• Access to counselling services.
• Employee discounts and holiday schemes.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.