Data Analyst

Stagecoach Group Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Stockport is seeking a Data Analyst to provide insights that drive operational performance. This role involves creating dashboards, analyzing data using SQL and Python, and collaborating with stakeholders to inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a STEM subject or relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Generous annual leave

Retail discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject or demonstrable experience in a data-related role.
• Strong skills in data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for querying and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality performance analysis across the business.
• Build impactful dashboards using tools like Tableau.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable insights.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Python

Statistical techniques

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant experience

Job description

• Permanent role, based in Stockport
• Reporting to Head of Data Analysis
• Salary up to £31,000

Looking for a role where your insights can drive real impact?

We’re on the lookout for a Data Analyst to join our Central Operations Support team at Stagecoach. In this role, you’ll help unlock valuable performance insights that shape how we operate across the UK, from engineering and customer experience to strategy and innovation.

You’ll be working across our Central Functions and Operating Companies to turn complex datasets into meaningful dashboards and visual stories. Your analysis will help inform key decisions, improve operational performance, and contribute to the achievement of our strategic goals. If you're naturally curious, love solving problems with data, and enjoy telling compelling stories through visualisation, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering high-quality, timely performance analysis across the business
• Building clear and impactful dashboards using tools like Tableau
• Understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into actionable insights
• Sourcing and cleaning data from our central data warehouse and other internal systems
• Identifying and correcting data quality issues in collaboration with our data engineering team
• Presenting insights to a range of audiences, from data-savvy stakeholders to senior leaders
• Documenting your work clearly for internal use within the analytics team
• Collaborating with analysts, data scientists, and key business partners

What we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject OR demonstrable experience in a data-related role
• Strong skills in Tableau or similar data visualisation tools
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for querying and analysis
• Experience using statistical techniques such as regression modelling and forecasting
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical content for non-technical audiences
• A problem-solving mindset and a passion for data-driven decision making
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure or product/software development (desirable)

Why join Stagecoach?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, generous annual leave, and retail discounts
• A supportive environment where curiosity and continuous learning are encouraged
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Career development pathways, with opportunities to grow across the wider Stagecoach business
• A welcoming and inclusive team culture, we want you to bring your whole self to work

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and create a working environment where everyone is supported to thrive. Whether you're new to transport or an experienced data professional, we value what you bring.

Ready to make an impact?

Click apply today and help shape the future of Stagecoach through data. We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.