Data Analyst

Full time, Monday – Friday (Onsite only)

Salary up to £35,000 per annum depending upon experience

Sitting within a beautiful and secure site, the Defence Academy hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.

As a data analyst, you will support the Defence Academy's Support Operations Team in delivering transformational change in different business / digital / data / technology areas. You will use a range of methods, tools and techniques to analyse, interpret and present data for strategic business decisions. You will also create reports, communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business, and present complicated data in accessible formats.

Main Accountabilities:

• Liaise with stakeholders from across the Academy in the provision of timely, accurate data reporting.
• Work with systems and data owners to collect, standardise and cleanse data.
• Organise, interpret, structure and present data into information for strategic business decisions.
• Conduct trend analysis of data to support recommendations, innovation and strategic decision making.
• Support the development of data processes and common ways of working across the data community.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst in adhoc tasking.
• Undertake learning and development and upskilling as required.

What we are looking for:

• Advanced data analysis skills using Excel including:
  • Proficiency in using advanced formulas and functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and SUMIFS.
  • Ability to create and use PivotTables and PivotCharts for data summarization and analysis.
  • Knowledge of data visualization techniques and the ability to create dynamic charts and graphs.
  • Familiarity with Power Query and Power Pivot for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with good interpersonal skills
• Rigorous and thorough with an attention to detail/accuracy
• Support the creation of Power BI dashboards, and using Power BI with Excel datasets (Desirable)

What we offer:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.